Self-drive tourism refers to a travel style where tourists use their own vehicles, or rental vehicles, to explore destinations at their own pace. This type of tourism allows travellers to have greater flexibility and independence in their itinerary, choosing their routes, stops, and schedules according to their preferences.
While self-drive tourism offers numerous advantages, it also requires careful planning. Travellers must consider vehicle rentals, route planning, accommodation arrangements, and compliance with local driving laws and regulations. Ensuring they have up-to-date maps and navigation aids is also crucial for a smooth journey.
Overall, self-drive tourism offers a rewarding way to explore new destinations with freedom and flexibility, making it a favoured choice for adventurous travellers seeking a more personal and tailored travel experience.
To further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the governments of Malaysia and Thailand, especially between the southern provinces of Thailand and the northern states of Peninsular Malaysia, various cooperation plans have been developed between the two countries, including collaboration in the tourism sector. Initiatives to implement and promote self-drive tourism from Thailand to Malaysia are actively underway. This initiative also has the potential to enhance connectivity between the border countries. The planning and efforts have led to the development of the Malaysia & Thailand Self-Drive Route (fun map).
So far, the development of the Malaysia & Thailand self-drive route involves only the border states in the northern part of Malaysia, such as Perlis, Kedah, Perak, and Pulau Pinang. This route connects these states with the southern provinces of Thailand including Satun, Songkhla and Yala. This will involve the entry points at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kota Putra (Durian Burung), Padang Besar, Wang Kelian and Pengkalan Hulu.
To support this self-drive campaign, Tourism Malaysia in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has provided the Malaysia & Thailand Self-Drive Fun Map as a reference and guide for tourists from Thailand or international visitors (entering through Thailand) who wish to travel to Malaysia by self-driving.
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Officiated in 1994, the North-South Expressway (NSE) was constructed to alleviate the significant congestion on the federal route and is a technical feat reflecting Malaysia’s emergence onto the world stage. Spanning 748km across the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, your safety and connectivity are at the core of our mission. The NSE provides 112 strategic interchanges, including 28 in the Klang Valley, along with live traffic monitoring for you to anticipate the road ahead. As you begin your journey on our dual carriageway expressway, the NSE opens up against the backdrop of vast paddy fields in Kedah, the cultural heritages of Penang and Perak, Klang Valley with Kuala Lumpur at its heart, the majestic histories of Negeri Sembilan and Malacca, and the cosmopolitan charms of Johor, inviting you to explore the beauty of Peninsular Malaysia. PLUS highway expressway also provides various facilities along the South-North Expressway, such as rest and relaxation areas (R&R), petrol stations, and EV charging stations to further smoothen your journey. |
You can select your preferred R&R area (Rest & Relaxation) for a refreshing break on your journey.
For more details, visit PLUS website. Get the best travel tips on PLUS expressways to ensure smooth travels and obtain accurate information on toll costs to streamline your expenses.
If you are planning a cross-border journey between Malaysia and Thailand, it is important to understand the opening and closing times of the land border crossings. This information ensures that you can plan your trip well and avoid unnecessary difficulties.
Here is the latest information on the opening and closing times of the main border crossings in several states in Malaysia (in the northern part of peninsular Malaysia):
You can make an application at Transport offices all over the country. The required documents are as follows:
PART 1: Translation License Plate Into English:
1. Car registration or replacement certificate with a copy
2. Copy of passport or other documents used instead of passport (if any)
3. Copy of ID card
4. Copy of certificate of registration as a juristic person with English translation (in case the car owner is a juristic person)
5. Power of Attorney (in case of not doing it by yourself)
6. Copy of identification card of the authorized person and the attorney
Note: The applicant's name and the vehicle owner must be the same person in case of leasing or financing. Written consent from finance is required to allow you to take the vehicle out of Thailand. According to information from the website, to prevent the car from being stolen but most finance will not allow the car to be taken outside the country.
Source: Visit Thailand Department of Land Transport website
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