Maybe To Long In Bkk

[springer64]

Returning to Thailand start of sept but have to meet my son whos not arriving till a week later,7 nights is to long for me in BKK, going to samui with him later and maybe Phuket.I would like to have a few days somewhere close enough to go back and meet him from the airport,do not want to go to Pattaya.Any suggestions where i could spent 3/4 nights not to far from bkk, i also don't want another domestic flight as we'll be taking a few when he arrives.Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[Klaasvaak]

Hua hin? Its nice but still a 3 hour drive from bkk.

I have been there and its ok for a few days

[WilliaminBKK]

Second Hua Hin

[djayz]

I can also recommend Hua Hin. Go to Victory Monuement, take a mini-bus to Hua Hin (approx. 2 hrs 30 min.). The bus drops you off in the town centre - alternatively take a taxi (I don't know the cost from BKK).

[DP25]

Hua Hin, or Ko Chang. Can get a bus from the eastern bus terminal directly to the ferry station to Ko Chang, about a 4 hour bus ride.

If you don't want to go to a beach you could go see the ruins in Ayutthaya and Lopburi. Both close and easy to get to by train.

[ChristopherWilliamsBKK]

Bang Saen (Quiet Thai Beach resort) 1 hours drive from Bangkok. Not a fantastic beach, but quiet, cheap and close. Good Thai food and aircon rooms close to beach 3-400bt per night.

Kanchanaburi. Not a beach place but up into the hills and lakes. Very mellow place with lots to explore. 2 hours drive from Bangkok.

[ableguy]

I can also recommend Hua Hin. Go to Victory Monuement, take a mini-bus to Hua Hin (approx. 2 hrs 30 min.). The bus drops you off in the town centre - alternatively take a taxi (I don't know the cost from BKK).

Yes but a dagerous way to travel, I live here and see the way they drive often, a taxi can be had for 1500 bhat .

[ableguy]

Bang Saen (Quiet Thai Beach resort) 1 hours drive from Bangkok. Not a fantastic beach, but quiet, cheap and close. Good Thai food and aircon rooms close to beach 3-400bt per night.

Kanchanaburi. Not a beach place but up into the hills and lakes. Very mellow place with lots to explore. 2 hours drive from Bangkok.

ALSO HOME TO BRIDGE ON RIVER KWAI

[Bakseedaa]

Second Hua Hin

Yes, Hua Hin, soi 102 has a great little Guest House called Cats Bar , the rooms are lovely and not expensive..

[ESB7]

I can also recommend Hua Hin. Go to Victory Monuement, take a mini-bus to Hua Hin (approx. 2 hrs 30 min.). The bus drops you off in the town centre - alternatively take a taxi (I don't know the cost from BKK).

Yes but a dagerous way to travel, I live here and see the way they drive often, a taxi can be had for 1500 bhat .

So he better not go to Phuket in case of a tsunami, or fly to Samui in case the plane crashes...........mini buses are fine and a cheap way to travel

[Timthai]

If you're going to Samui and Phuket, then suggest Ayutthaya or Kanchanaburi, unless you really want more beaches, then Hua Hin.

[bangkokburning]

im with timthai! btw those are really crap places esp samui

[Mooner]

Bang Saen (Quiet Thai Beach resort) 1 hours drive from Bangkok. Not a fantastic beach, but quiet, cheap and close. Good Thai food and aircon rooms close to beach 3-400bt per night.

Kanchanaburi. Not a beach place but up into the hills and

lakes. Very mellow place with lots to explore. 2 hours drive

from Bangkok.

Kanchanaburi! I agree. Beautiful scenery, waterfalls etc. Lots of excursions to do. As you are on your own I advise staying on soi Farang. Lots of resturants, bars and all the amenities. Great food too, Thai and Farang. I recommend Phong Phen guesthouse and Friend bar and resturant.

ALSO HOME TO BRIDGE ON RIVER KWAI

[Soboringtochooseaname]

Going to SAMUI later, useless to go to HUAN HIN first, so better go to KANCHANABURI, which is as nice as the north but only 2 hours by bus from Bkk.

[bangkokburning]

its all total crap travel plan - but have fun!

[MKAsok]

+1 Kanchanaburi