Malaysia border Bukit Kayu Hitam

I am once again surprised how well everything works.
The ferry was really luxurious. Per deck there was a "dormitory" with about 79 beds. I was on deck 3 and had a real bed with A57. There were even charging spots for all my devices.
I arrived in Surat Thani around 5am. .
By TukTuk it went then further to the van.
In the van I was the only tourist. My fellow drivers were Thais who are at home in the south. Fully packed with 1000 bags. One after the other got out on the way.
In Hat Yai the van stopped. The door opened and a woman entered the van. In her hand her cell phone. Suddenly she points at me and tells me to follow her. On her cell phone is my photo. The photo of me was taken yesterday when I was checking in for the ferry. Ok.... I get out and change the van. A new van, luxurious and all to myself. Apparently this one is now taking me to George Town. And no one is as crazy as me to do this this way.
I kindly ask the lady if I have weed with me and she tells me that it is not allowed in Malaysia. Of course I have nothing with me.

This is also where I change my clothes now. No more shorts and tank tops.
Malaysia is Muslim and I don't want to take any risks.

At the border I am alone and it takes only 10 minutes to leave Thailand and enter Malaysia. Again a stamp richer in the passport.Meer informatie