Looking to take some day rides from inside Bangkok to outside of BKK, and then return the same evening.  Is there anyplace to take an easy to ride to and return before darkness sets in on a weekend, as well as having a nice place to stop and eat some lunch.

Edited October 25, 20205 yr by ThailandRyan

If I was you I'd head south to Samut Sakorn, it's on the coast.

You'll get a fresh sea breeze, enjoy a smaller town and gets some really nice sea food lunches as fresh as it gets. About 1hr 30 minutes from BKK, easy day trip.

 

A couple more good options that I have done (ideally on a Sunday):

 

Amphawa Floating market on a weekend with a stop at the Mae Klong Train Market (Rom Hoop) on the way. Hwy 35 is busy and there is still construction however on a bike it is still only about 90 minutes. Map here.

 

Bang Pa-In Palace is a nice place to visit too then a stop at Ghong Khong market before Ayutthaya is a good day full trip. Hwy 31 runs under the Don Muang Tollway and then connects to Hwy 1. Not too bad on a weekend but you must keep to the left on the frontage road  Map here

 

Yes Sundays seem to be the best day for trips, much less traffic, except on those long holiday weekends.