I think we mentioned in the other Thai thread. Betong and Danok are for short stay for better destinations.
From there onwards, there are various attractions for different kinds of people, so I can't describe for everyone.

these are major type I know:
- nightlife
- nature
- beach/island
- food food food
- shopping

Town area not much. Nightlife, if thats your thing. Ok food, cheap beer, good thai massage, alot of malay speaking Thais so easier to communicate. Malaysians go there to raid the 7-E.

But if you venture out farther on HWY 410, there are some nice twisties. There are some camping/hiking spots along the way if thats your thing.
If you go correct time, the border crossing is generally not as busy as BKH/Danok.


Main attraction of betong is basically, it is relatively nearer to some of us (Perakians) and the higher elevation means generally it is cooler. The ride up Gerik/Lenggong is quite nice also.

Sky bridge is a waste of money. They dont allow you to ride to the top anymore. You have to park, and then sit a tuktuk or motobike taxi up.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Jun 16 2023, 12:46 PM

Yup, depends on individual.. I knew someone who go once or twice a month just to spend one night there.. Just for the ride and the foods there..

Yea, they commercialised the place to make money.. And starting early this year, non locals charge 200baht per entry (exclude the shoe cover).. Wasn't much money to complain, but there are other options available.. There are 2-3 sea of mist there which is not commercialised yet..

Quick update, my bike still broke...
You guys planned any rides yet?

maybe can consider change key

No ride... Drive to Betong 28-31 July..

Har? You kan frequent Thai kaki

Still never been to betong...only pass bukit kayu hitam n dannok....dannok pun never stop except to buy sim card je.

stator burnt to charcoal
suspect rectifier bad because kena every 10k km

What you mean? Another bike? haha... V engine nice


haha, enjoy shopping?

you leh? bila ride balik? EX5 doesn't count

Wa discriminate against kapchai

u ride EX5 come I will count you in geh

it's been... a year

I'll come up with something
Anyone wanna throw in suggestions?

Round island ride?
Gerik?
Titiwangsa?
Perak? Kedah? Betong?

Betong sounds good.

Sudah sampai gerik must as well go siam.