Around Bangsaen Beach

There is lot of things to do, to see and to experience in Bangsaen. Take time to discover all there is to explore. And when you want to make an excursion, there many destinations to choose from in the near vicinity.

Bangsaen Beach is situated in the Chonburi region. The distance to the city of Chonburi is 10 km.

The Khao Khiew Zoo is an 'open zoo' where visitors can see over 50 species of indigenous Southeast Asia birds and animals co-existing in their natural habitat. The animals live in spacious, enclosures with minimal fencing and birds in large aviaries. The zoo is set in a hilly, serene woodland area.

The town of Si Racha is famous for its spicy chili dip and open-aired, seafront seafood restaurants. Situated on a little rocky islet a few kilometers from the mainland is Koh Loy (Floating Island), a Thai-Chinese Buddhist temple that was originally accessible only at low tide. Nowadays, a concrete paved bridge connects Koy Loy with the mainland and serves as a ferry pier.

Off the coast of Si Racha is the small island of Koh Sichang that formerly contained King Rama V’s favorite summer palace and used to be a customs checkpoint. Now it is a relatively quiet place with some architectural ruins and guesthouses.

Bangkok is only 1,5 hours with airconditioned bus from Bangsaen. The fare is 60 Baht and buses leaving every 15 minutes from Nong Mon Market.

Bangkok is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre. Major tourism attractions include glittering Buddhist temples, palaces, timeless “Venice of the East” canal and river scenes, classical dance extravaganzas, and almost legendary nightlife, and numerous shopping centres selling Thai silks, cottons, gemstones, bronze and pewter ware, and many, many more internationally admired handicrafts. Bangkok exceeds 1,500 square kilometres in area with its population of over 6 million.

The Guinness Book of World Records has certified that the true name for Bangkok (Krung-thep-nakorn-boworn-ratant-kosin-mahintar-ayudhya-amaha-dilok-pop-nopa-ratana-rajthani-burirom-udom-rajniwes-mahasatarn-amorn-pimarn-avatar-satit-sakattiya-visanukam) is the longest place name in the world.

Koh Samet is a beautiful island full of scenic bays and gently shelving beaches of fine white sand. The most popular, Sai Kaeo and Wong Duan, have a good selection of accommodation from basic thatched cabins to good quality air conditioned rooms. The boat operators at Ban Phe will be able to advise about accommodation. The island has plenty of restaurants serving Thai food and the occasional western dish.

Boats leave for Koh Samet from Ban Phe, 17 km east of Rayong. It is about 60 minutes drive from Pattaya. The normal boat trip to the island takes about 30 minutes and costs 120 baht per person return. Songthaews transport visitors from the jetty to beaches around Samet. If you want a faster ride, then speed boats are available and these can take you directly to the beach of your choice.

Part of the island is a National Park and you will be charged a 200 baht admission fee. Please honour the park by not leaving litter and not taking anything out, such as the coral.

Pattaya Beach, in Chonburi province on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, is the most famous of the beach destinations in Thailand. The partying gets intense after the sun goes down, and the range of diversions appeals to every taste, interest and preference. You can find whatever you want in this cosmopolitan city dedicated to extravagant indulgence and the pursuit of pleasure.

A little over two hours from Bangkok by comfortable, air-conditioned bus, Pattaya is within easy reach of a dozen excellent, affordable golf courses which have spectacular views and all the amenities. It is also home to numerous fully equipped businesses which offer scuba adventures at one of the nearby islands. The beach on Pattaya bay itself is not ideal for watersports, but nearby Jomtien and Naklua beaches provide cleaner, less crowded venues for swimming, windsurfing, boating, and other kinds of sun-drenched fun in the warm, turquoise waters of the Gulf.