Thai teen brings grandfather to Singapore, travels 2,000km by train and bus, stays in JB to save costs
SINGAPORE, Oct 11 — Travelling overseas, especially to a destination like Singapore, certainly isn’t bu...
A 16-year-old Thai teenager, referred to as kollawat_2626 or Queue, defied budget constraints by bringing his grandfather on his inaugural trip to Singapore. Queue shared his 2,000km journey on Instagram, documenting the expedition from Thailand to Singapore by train, bus, and on foot. The pair commenced their journey from Nakhon Pathom province to Su-ngai Kolok district in Narathiwat province, before crossing into Malaysia.
They traveled on a third-class train, one of the most economical options, before boarding a bus to Pasir Mas railway station in Kelantan. From there, they spent approximately 390 baht ($14.80) per person for a train ride to Johor Bahru, after which they crossed the Causeway into Singapore via bus, costing 50 baht per person. Despite being his grandfather's first visit, Queue was familiar with Singapore, having traveled there in 2022 and visiting Merlion Park.
During their recent trip, they revisited the iconic landmark, capturing photos together. To economize, the pair chose to stay overnight in Johor Bahru, where they spent 2,000 baht per night. Queue also revealed that a kind older brother assisted in covering their accommodation expenses. The teenager's journey garnered significant praise from netizens, with his most popular post receiving over 792,000 likes and 4,000 comments.
Comments expressed admiration for the teenager's determination and support for his grandfather's first Singapore visit.
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