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.

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

I have been there and its ok for a few days

Second Hua Hin

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).

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.

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.

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 .

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

Second Hua Hin

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

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

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

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

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

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.

its all total crap travel plan - but have fun!

+1 Kanchanaburi