Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Padang Besar Rail Sadao Bukit Kayu Hitam Cargo
The 658-kilometer border between Malaysia and Thailand marks a distinct cultural shift, where the Malay Muslim world meets the Buddhist culture of Thailand. It is a busy and economically vital frontier, facilitating a massive flow of trade and tourism between the two nations.
Rantau Panjang Sungai Kolok Malay Thai Muslim Blend
You have several major crossings to choose from. The busiest is at Padang Besar, which serves both road and rail traffic and is a primary route for cargo. The crossing at Sadao (Thailand) and Bukit Kayu Hitam (Malaysia) is another major highway link, popular with those driving between the countries. On the east coast, the Rantau Panjang-Sungai Kolok crossing is also a key link.