Malaysian family enjoys a fun drive up north to scenic Thailand

The writer and his family enjoyed some tea time snacks and drinks at this cafe in Tham Luang, Kanchanaburi, which overlooked a beautiful padi field. -- Photos: IQMAL FAJRI DANIAL

In September, my family and I went on a 14-day self-drive trip to Thailand. We covered a total distance of 4,360km, driving from Kuala Lumpur to many towns and cities in our neighbouring country.

We had decided to do the trip in September as it was considered a low tourism season in both Malaysia and Thailand, and there would not be much traffic or even crowds at some of the more popular attractions. Although the month of September is usually a wet season, we figured we would rather drive in the rain than sit through traffic jams!