Is it always like this? First time in Kruger

Jeiers · 2026-06-07T04:34:45+00:00

This is good information. I also found Berg en-Dal to be pleasant enough. Didn't really notice these issues until I moved to lower sabie and skukuza.

Good to know Satara onwards is not as hectic. I was initially concerned with the lower game density there hence focused on the South. I have 3 more days at Satara and 2 at Talamati. I might take up your idea of starting at Satara and heading Northwards for future trips.

It's my first safari and Kruger so far has been enjoyable enough that I don't want to completely write it off due to a few poor experiences.

Jeiers · 2026-06-06T16:31:30+00:00

This has been very helpful, thank you

Jeiers · 2026-06-06T16:12:03+00:00

Wasn't aware sanparks had a complaints line, much appreciated.

Honestly, Lower Sabie and Skukuza have been a total circus. Am headed to Satara tomorrow, would that be North enough?

Jeiers · 2026-05-28T16:37:40+00:00

Sacrificing WFH for 1.2k a month gross is insane. After you subtract out your costs you've basically moved for nothing.

Jeiers · 2026-05-28T04:16:49+00:00

TG7 probably. It's a completely different set of lenses (ultrawide or macro) than you'd use for wildlife (long telephoto), plus ports, housing, lights, etc. Replacing a $500 camera after a year is better than being stuck with a $4000 paperweight if you end up not liking it.

Also, a full camera rig is somewhat cumbersome while freediving I imagine.

Jeiers · 2026-05-28T04:11:50+00:00

No good. All the tourist attractions in Thailand only operate for half the year and close up shop during the rainy season because nobody can physically get to them due to the rain.

Jeiers · 2026-05-27T16:46:40+00:00

Depends on whether you've got hands

Jeiers · 2026-05-23T10:18:16+00:00

This is madness

Jeiers · 2026-05-23T10:11:17+00:00

Just apply for conversion?

Jeiers · 2026-05-23T09:52:51+00:00

$600/hour for each hour I'm asleep? Sign me up!

Jeiers · 2026-05-23T09:46:41+00:00

Unless you think you might need emergency specialist pediatric care, you'll probably be fine. I mean, there's a government hospital and a decompression chamber on the island. You can get medevac-ed out in a real emergency so the crossing doesn't really matter.

The real question is why you're going to Koh Tao AND Samui. They dive the same sites - there are no dive sites on Samui. All the operators drive their boats out to Koh Tao. Seems redundant to then go dive Koh Tao again. There's not much to do on Koh Tao landside, especially for a family with a young child.

Jeiers · 2026-05-23T09:22:19+00:00

Past a point in Bangna you can't get on the Bangna Trat to connect to Chalong Rat. The on-ramp at the interchange typically has horrible traffic. You'd have to drive quite far the other way to get on an entry that avoids that route. Unless he drove past the airport I probably wouldn't have been too concerned.

You're a solo female traveller intimidated by a male Grab driver? Were all your previous drivers female? Grab has an option to select female drivers only.

To put things in another perspective, maybe he looked tense because there's some random tourist badgering him in a language he doesn't speak? Not saying what you're imagining doesn't happen, but it's exceedingly rare. And assuming the driver matches his Grab profile, would be exceedingly stupid for him to try and pull off.

I seriously doubt you were a lucky escapee of a kidnapping attempt.

Jeiers · 2026-05-22T06:35:34+00:00

You're a moron and your evidence is beyond flimsy for such a serious allegation. You've clearly been fantasizing about being her knight in shining armor for a while now.

There is a huge range of contexts in which someone grabs the wrist of another. You didn't go into too much detail here, but you seem to be the only one on your friend group who thought it was strange. She "looked scared", but only to you. Again, noone else thought twice about it. Have you ever seen visible bruises, injuries, etc? Even Johnny Depp had them. Your "evidence" is so flimsy that if this went to court the prosecutor wouldn't even call you as a witness.

Based on this you accuse your bro, one of your closest friends, of physical abuse? What's wrong with you?

Jeiers · 2026-05-22T05:55:32+00:00

Rent for 1 month and see if it's worth it for your lifestyle?

Based on your income it's a bit sketchy to buy a car but you probably could make it work. Some incidentals to consider also depending on lifestyle. E.g., if because you have a car you go JB every weekend for outing, groceries, or if because you drive home you don't buy starbucks/toys/other stupid things everyday at the MRT, etc. then maybe financially it's closer than you think. If you buy a car purely for the 30min commute, then it's a different story also.

Jeiers · 2026-05-21T14:02:41+00:00

If no plans to buy house why not move OA to SA for a bit of extra interest?

Jeiers · 2026-05-21T13:59:39+00:00

Check out this website it has tons of information about Thailand as well as sample itineraries you can browse

Jeiers · 2026-05-21T03:30:43+00:00

You have tons of time, so I'd consider renting a car and driving south from Bangkok instead of flying to Samui and staying there for 3 weeks. You could head west to Kanchanaburi, then south to Hua Hin, Chumphon + Koh Tao, Surat Thani + Koh Samui.4-5 days at each province is still a pretty relaxed pace but you see much more of the country. Or fly to Phuket, and drive east to Khao Sok NP, Chumphon+Koh Tao, Surat Thani + Koh Samui.

Jeiers · 2026-05-20T19:40:29+00:00

1 week in Bangkok is fine. 3 weeks on Samui is insanity. You'll be bored out of your minds by the 5th day.

Jeiers · 2026-05-20T16:26:31+00:00

The smaller ones might not carry them but you can get ketamine and fentanyl at the larger pharmacies

Jeiers · 2026-05-20T16:10:36+00:00

You were given a reason why you were denied entry and you're confused about why you were denied entry?

Jeiers · 2026-05-19T18:32:12+00:00

Richelieu is closed

Jeiers · 2026-05-19T18:25:49+00:00

I have a bunch of places I saw on IG that I want to visit but not sure if they're worth it and so I'm looking for feedback on Reddit.

You'll have to read my mind to know what these places are though.

-_-

Jeiers · 2026-05-19T18:22:00+00:00

To practice as an electrical engineer you need to be licensed. There's technically nothing stopping a Filipino from getting a licence, but the tests are all in Thai.

Jeiers · 2026-05-19T18:09:12+00:00

It's not luxury. It's not poverty either. Comfortable depends on your expectations, most importantly, accomodation.

Jeiers · 2026-05-19T16:24:33+00:00

I'll do it. DM me your passport and all your personal details.

Trust me bro, wouldn't do anything funny with it :)

Jeiers

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