Nearby Destinations to Bangkok: Further destinations

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Bangkok is also an excellent hub for onward travel into other regions of Thailand.

• Chiang Mai — the gateway to the North and the heart of Lanna culture

• Ko Chang — Relatively unspoiled tropical island; direct bus (from Ekamai or Mor Chit) + ferry (from Laem Ngop) takes about 5 hours

• Ko Samet — The closest Thai beach island; direct bus (from Ekamai) + ferry (from Ban Phe) takes about 4 hours

• Krabi Province — Southern beach, rock-climbing and water sports mecca, includes Ao Nang, Rai Leh, Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta

• Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat) — main city in the Isaan region

• Pattaya — Seaside resort and naughty nightlife 2-2.5 hours away by bus, an hour or so more by train

• Phuket —the original Thai paradise island now very developed but still with some beautiful beaches remaining

• Khao Yai National Park — Stunning mountainous scenery and some of Thailand's fledgling vineyards. 3.5 hours away by bus

• Sukhothai — the ruins of the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom

• Surat Thani — home of the Srivijaya Empire, gateway to Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao

END ←	W  E	→ Si Racha → Aranyaprathet
Nakhon Ratchasima ← Ayutthaya ←	N  S	→ END
Chiang Mai ← Ayutthaya ←	N  S	→ END
END ←	N  S	→ Nakhon Pathom → Hat Yai