The TGIF feeling will surely strike you if you are busy exploring Bangkok city and it actually makes sense too. So a mini break or a weekend getaway from Bangkok to the nearby tropical paradises will provide you the much needed relief. You can head to Thailand’s sparking beaches and get tanned while you enjoy your little sun time. Beaches like Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samet and Railey Beach can be given a try over the weekend. Although Bangkok is a great place where you can absorb the culture of the country, there are quite a lot of destinations within its periphery that will give you a chance to taste the true Thai life. You can choose your pick from destinations like Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, and Koh Samet. In case your heart wants some more options, our guide is there to help you. Browse the sections and check what suit your expectation. Get set, ready to go!
WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM BANGKOK
Ziplining through the Rain Forests
Even if you’ve never been in body harness before, a quick team brief and a few tugs later, you could find yourself perched at a height of 70 metres ab...
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Some of the best restaurants in Thailand, unforgettable sunsets, crystal-clear waters and hawker-lined streets—Phuket has so much going for it. An irr...
2FEATUREDKrabi’s must-see attractions
Boasting of miles of spectacular coastline, picturesque beaches and over 150 islands, the Krabi province is one of the most popular destinations in Th...
3FEATUREDWeekend escapes from Bangkok
Although Thailand’s capital city is a great place to absorb the culture of the country, there are several destinations just beyond Bangkok’s periphery...
4FEATURED5 memories from Thailand
Travel blogger Lakshmi Sharath shares her five most memorable experiences in Thailand
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If a tranquil and luxurious weekend, surrounded by powder white beaches, curved coastline and endless turquoise blue waters is what you have in mind; ...
7FEATUREDHua Hin
One of the most popular weekend getaways for Bangkok locals—owing to the short travel time and good mix of activities—Hua Hin is a good option for res...
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Noteworthy for: Chiang Mai's famous elephant camps operate with varying degrees of animal care. The Elephant Adventure Park (Mae Tang) is a good susta...
9FEATUREDAyutthaya
Once the richest city in the East, and the erstwhile capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya was razed to the ground by the Burmese back in 1767, but is a trea...
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