5 best beaches near Bangkok

If you have time for about a week to spend in Bangkok and feel like combining the city trip with a short seaside break then these beach destinations near Bangkok will serve your purpose just perfect.

These five resort cities are located near the capital of Thailand – within just 3 hours drive from the city – making it possible for you to enjoy both the cosmopolitan life and the beach holiday.

1. Pattaya City

Pattaya Beach. Photo credit: Paktraveller

Located in Chonburi Province about 2 hours drive from Bangkok, Pattaya is considered to be the most popular and nearest beach to the capital. Despite its notorious reputation for being a red light district of Thailand, the city offers a beach with all public facilities from public toilets, promenade and public park.

Traveling to Pattaya is a piece of cake for any travelers because there is a public air-conditioned bus operated between the two cities daily. In fact, there are also numerous van services operate from many venues in Bangkok, but we would not recommend you to take this mean of transport as it is not as safe as the public bus – it might be slower but safer. You can find more details about the bus service and the rate here.

For the accommodation, there are thousands of choices available in the city ranging from the guesthouse types sie sucht ihn erotik frankfurt to the five-star hotels. All facilities are well-developed; you can choose to enjoy all kinds of cuisines, relax at the spa, watch the famous transvestite shows or roam the red light district.

2. Cha-Am Beach

Cha-Am beach. Photo credit: Siam-property

This quaint resort town is located 173 km away from Bangkok – not too far anonym escort dusseldorf for Bangkokians or expats to take a quick weekend trip to the beach. Cha-Am is a family-friendly destination due to its proximity to the capital and the well-equipped facilities.

The beach of Cha-Am is well-known among the locals. You will find many Thai families having a picnic on the beach and swimming in the sea. Although Cha-Am is not a nightlife spot like Pattaya, the city still has a lot to offer. There are plenty of hotels and guesthouses with friendly rates available.

The most convenient way to get there, if you don’t drive, is to take a van service as it will park right in front of the Cha-Am Beach. While the bus service will erotische massage hamburg just drop you off on the main road and you have to take other kinds of transportation to connect to the beach. Although the van is the most convenient way, it might not be the safest way to travel there. If you travel in a group, you should consider hiring a taxi which the ao sex munich rate should be around 2,500 to 3,000 THB.

3. Koh Samet

Koh Samet beach. Photo credit: A word in your ear

Koh Samet is one of the nearest islands from Bangkok and it offers pristine beaches within 2.5 hours drive from the capital of Thailand. Part of Rayong Province in the East of Thailand, Koh Samet has been a famous getaway destination of Thai people. This small paradise boasts several white sand beaches, but one of the most popular beaches is always Hat Sai Kaew where it is packed with accommodation, facilities and travelers. You will not believe how beautiful Koh Samet’s beaches can be, considering it is just a short drive from Bangkok.

Regardless of its size, this island is packed with a huge number of accommodations and entertainment. When compared the rates of those amenities to other resort cities around Bangkok, Koh Samet seems to be the most expensive one.

In short, this pristine island can offer both the natural scene of azure ocean and nightlife entertainment where the beach party is possible every week. To travel there, you can use a bus or a van service which again we still recommend the first one for your own safety. Once you arrive at Rayong you have to take a ferry boat to connect to the island which will take around 30 minutes to reach Koh Samet.

4. Hua Hin

Hua Hin. Photo credit: Hua Hin property

Set on a charming resort town of Prachuab Khiri Khan, Hua Hin is not only an ordinary beach destination but it is also a resort city located near Bangkok. Travelers can get to Hua Hin easily either by a personal car with great road connection or by bus and van.

Hua Hin has many attractions and is perfect for either couples and family. There are numerous high-end and boutique accommodation by the beach offering intimate vacation. Guesthouses and hostels are also available in this well-developed resort town.

The city is also a location of the summer palace of the Royal family where the king and the queen travel to spend their time at this resort throughout the year. There are many dining options from the most luxurious kind to the night bazaar street food restaurants.

5. Pranburi

Pranburi Beach. Photo credit: Bangkok.com

Located a little further from Hua Hin town, Pranburi is another seaside resort city near Bangkok. Pranburi beach might be as pristine as the one found in the South of Thailand, but it can offer a calm and pleasant beach experience.

The city has several accommodations; mostly they are boutique and guesthouse types. There are no entertainment or nightlife activities. The only thing you will be enjoying when in Pranburi is nature and the sound of the ocean.

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