Daytrips from Bangkok

If you want to get out of the city for a while, there are plenty of day trip options from Bangkok.

    * Ayutthaya - ancient capital and its many ruins, 1.5 hours away by bus or train

    * Bang Pa-In - magnificent royal palace makes for a pleasant day trip

    * Kanchanaburi Province - some good national parks and the imfamous Burma Death Railway

    * Ko Kret - island in Nonthaburi Province, upriver from Bangkok, makes a pleasant day trip out of the concrete jungle

    * Ko Samet - the closest Thai beach island; direct bus (from Ekamai) + ferry (from Ban Phe) takes about 4 hours

    * Pattaya - seaside resort and naughty nightlife 2-2.5 hours away by bus, an hour or so more by train

Every hotel will have a travel desk or concierge service that can help your organize these trips.