Bangkok / Cambodia / Vietnam

faithinfate84 · 13 Oct 2015, 1:05 pm

I'm going to Bangkok, Cambodia and Vietnam soon and am wondering what it's like to explore over there. Eg: safety, security and punishment if caught.
Cheers

dodger · 14 Oct 2015, 2:46 pm

I haven't done any exploring there so don't have any personal experiences to share. But from what I hear those are very bribe based countries.

You might have better luck doing a Google search for this too!

Nick · 14 Oct 2015, 2:58 pm

Pretty sure Fudoh had been exploring that way, maybe message him.

Tallaganda83 · 04 Nov 2015, 9:53 pm

When i was in Bangkok last year, i seen the best building ever, from the skytrain, it was to be a luxury hotel or something but never was completed, Sathorn Unique it is called looks unreal i would love to go take some shots there.

Panic! · 31 Jan 2016, 9:33 am

There's lots to explore in all 3 countries. Vietnam in particular. There are so many bunkers and forts left over from the war, especially around the Hi-Phan / Hi-Fan pass. A lot of them are just left there beside the road. In Hue in the temple you can see the poc marks from bullets at the back entrance of the temple. The whole temple complex is very interesting, well worth the entry fee. Plus you can take an elephant ride and they treat their elephants well, unlike in Thailand. In Cambodia, Siem Reap is amazing, the temples are incredible, allow for a mimimum of 2 days exploring those. They're not traditional urban exploration, but so worth seeing. Be aware though that there are lots of unexploded ordinance in Cambodia, so don't go wandering off of established tracks. There are some old abandoned hill stations in Cambodia.
As for security, don't go bribing the locals, it is a criminal offense to do so and a criminal offense here to bribe overseas officials. Just don't do it. Most people will not mind you as a tourist photographing weird stuff like abandoned buildings. In Thailand you'll just be dismissed as a crazy tourist, or you'll be asked to leave. Take the hint and walk away. It is better to play it safe than end up in trouble in a country where you don't know the laws or speak the language.