Travel on the scenic journey from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta, and within just 90 km or 50 miles, you’ll find yourself at the beaches of Koh Lanta in about 50 miles or 90 km. Your final destination on this vast island determines the exact distance, so let the adventure begin! Transport Time Price Tickets … Read more
Having taken the train and bus journey from Bangkok to Phuket numerous times over the past few years, I wanted to provide an in-depth guide for other travelers considering this route in 2023. Time – 16+ hoursPrice – $20-50Comfort – 3/5 There are no direct train connections between Thailand’s two most popular destinations, Bangkok and … Read more
Once you’ve finished haggling your way through the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and wondering at the spinning prayer wheels of Doi Suthep Temple why not slow the pace of your travels a little by heading up to Pai? This is Thailand’s laid-back mountain town, where bamboo shacks line the Pai River, chilled reggae bars pop … Read more
Koh Chang is the perfect antidote to the heady parties of Pattaya town. A remote island in the Thai Gulf, it’s closer to the Cambodian border than to Bangkok, comes strung with pebble-dotted, coconut-strewn sands down its western shoreline, and backed by a massif of jungle-covered peaks. Chilling is the number one thing to do, … Read more
There are loads of reasons why you might want to make the trip from Phuket to Surat Thani. Most notably, it’s the way to the ports that connect to the legendary islands of the Thai Gulf, meaning it’s your ticket to paradise isles like Koh Samui and the diving mecca of Koh Tao. It’s also … Read more
Thousands of folks make the trip from Pattaya to Bangkok each year. It’s a route that links one of the biggest party resorts in the Land of Smiles with the sprawling capital. From Pattaya to the endless street-food bazaars, mystical Buddhist temples, and enthralling hipster neighborhoods, not to mention all the long-haul and short-haul flight … Read more
Going 140 miles from Phuket to Koh Samui is about going from the largest island in Thailand and the gateway to the Andaman region across to the hub of the Thai Gulf in the east. The two destinations reign among the most coveted places in the whole of the Land of Smiles, touting more gorgeous … Read more
The trip from Hua Hin to Pattaya is about trading one of the most popular good-time resorts in the Land of Smiles for another. It’s about hopping across the breadth of the Thai Gulf, from the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan in the west to the region of Chon Buri in the east. The multi-story … Read more
When you’re done chilling on the sparkling beachfront of Haad Salad and hitting the bumping bucket bars of the Full Moon Party down in Haad Rin, it might just be time to bid farewell to the much-loved Koh Phangan. If you’re headed to Bangkok, then you’re in luck. There are many ways to swap the … Read more
Sat just 43 miles apart, Krabi and Phuket are the two major gateways to the stunning Andaman Sea of southwestern Thailand. They both have their own airports, but there aren’t any flight links running between the two. Thankfully, hopping from Krabi in the east to Phuket in the west is actually a cinch. Everything from … Read more
When you’re done basking on the sunbaked beaches of the Thai islands and tasting the coconut curries of the southern Land of Smiles. The trip from Surat Thani to Bangkok is a ticket back to the big city. It takes you 315 miles north from the side of the gulf to the beating metropolis at … Read more
The trip from Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi beckons when it’s time to leave behind the Thai mainland for the rugged karst cliffs and gleaming beaches of the amazing Andaman Islands. It’s all about trading a resort to the west of Krabi for a whole archipelago of jungle-tufted rocks out at sea. The two … Read more
The route from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao is one of the most traveled in the whole of the Thai Gulf. It whisks you across 20 miles of gleaming tropical water from the home of the Full Moon Party to the de facto diving capital of the Land of Smiles. Because neither aisle has an … Read more
Bangkok to Krabi Train, Night Bus, Direct Flights Looking to escape the commotion of Bangkok and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and fresh beach air of Krabi? You’ve got options! The 800km journey can be done by plane, train, bus, or minibus, and prices vary depending on which option you choose. It will take you anywhere … Read more