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Weekend getaways in Bangkok

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10 getaways from Bangkok

  • Bang Krachao

    30 min · Ferry, Car

    A loop of the Chao Phraya left almost undeveloped: raised cycle paths through palms and orchards, and a weekend floating market.

    Stay
    Day trip
    Per person
    THB 150–THB 600
    Cross-river ferry from Khlong Toei, then hire a bicycle on the far bank
    November to February

  • Ayutthaya

    1 h 15 min · Train, Car, Bus

    The ruined temples of the old capital, best seen by bicycle, with river prawns for lunch.

    Stay
    Day trip / 1 night
    Per person
    THB 300–THB 2,500
    Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat or Hua Lamphong, or a van from Mo Chit
    November to February; very hot in April

  • Amphawa and Maeklong

    1 h 30 min · Car, Bus

    A canal-side evening market at weekends, fireflies by boat, and the market that folds its awnings back as the train passes through.

    Stay
    Day trip / 1 night
    Per person
    THB 500–THB 3,000
    Car or van south-west; time it for the railway market's trains
    All year; the market runs Friday to Sunday

  • Pattaya and Ko Larn

    2 h · Bus, Car, Ferry

    The nearest proper beaches, on the island rather than the city's own front.

    Stay
    1–2 nights
    Per person
    THB 1,500–THB 6,000
    Bus from Ekkamai, then a 30-minute ferry from Bali Hai pier to Ko Larn
    November to April

  • Kanchanaburi

    2 h 30 min · Car, Bus, Train

    The bridge on the River Kwai and the war cemeteries, then waterfalls at Erawan and nights on a raft house.

    Stay
    1–2 nights
    Per person
    THB 1,500–THB 5,000
    Van or car west, or the slow train from Thonburi station
    November to February; waterfalls are fullest after the rains

  • Khao Yai

    3 h · Car

    A national park with gibbons, hornbills and sometimes elephants on the road, plus vineyards and cooler air.

    Stay
    1–2 nights
    Per person
    THB 2,500–THB 8,000
    Car north-east; public transport does not reach the park
    November to February

  • Hua Hin

    3 h · Car, Train, Bus

    The old royal seaside town: a long beach, a night market and seafood, without Pattaya's edge.

    Stay
    1–3 nights
    Per person
    THB 2,500–THB 8,000
    Car or van down the coast, or the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat
    November to April

  • Chiang Mai

    3 h · Flight, Train

    The walled old city, northern food such as khao soi, and mountains an hour away.

    Stay
    2–4 nights
    Per person
    THB 5,000–THB 14,000
    About 75 minutes in the air from Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi, three hours door to door; or the overnight sleeper
    November to February; avoid the smoky March and April

  • Krabi and Phuket

    3 h 20 min · Flight

    Limestone islands, long-tail boats and the Andaman Sea for a long weekend or a holiday.

    Stay
    3–5 nights
    Per person
    THB 7,000–THB 20,000
    Under 90 minutes in the air, budget airlines from Don Mueang; allow three to four hours door to door
    November to April; rough seas in the south-west monsoon

  • Ko Samet

    3 h 30 min · Bus, Car, Ferry

    The closest island with white sand and clear water, small enough to walk.

    Stay
    1–2 nights
    Per person
    THB 2,000–THB 6,000
    Bus or car to Ban Phe, then a short ferry or speedboat
    November to April

Budgets are per person for the whole trip: return travel, a mid-range double room shared, and food.