Alor Setar, Malaysia – Hat Yai, Thailand - 106 km
There wasn’t a single “How old ARE you?” on this day. I guessed my
aura clearly stated, “Don’t even think about it!”. The 60 kilometres to
the border was uneventful, and the crossing into Thailand was easy-
peasy.
I followed the usual SIM card and ATM routine before a 57-kilometre
cycle ride spat me out in Hat Yai. The area around the railway station
came with a plethora of inexpensive digs. Park Hotel turned out quite
reasonable at 350 Thai baht (app. $10) for a sizable room sporting
wi-fi and a bathroom.