Where to GO
- Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province
- lonelyplanet.com/articles/green-lung-bangkok
- Public Transportation : Klong Toei Pier
This is a great destination for a half-day trip, which is also known as “Bangkok’s Green Lung”. Big plus: adventurous boat ride from Klongtoey Pier and a freshly brewed c... [more]
- Ratchadaphisek Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
- 02 254 1263
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjakitti_Park
- Public Transportation : BTS Asok or MRT Sukhumvit
The park that reigns favorite among inner Bangkok urbanites and foreign expats! Whether you’re in the mood for running (one lapse is 1.8km), cycling (on a well paved dedi... [more]
- Kampaengphet 1 Rd, Ladphyao Sub-district, Chatuchak District, Bangkok 10310
- chatuchakmarket.org/chatuchak-park
- Public Transportation : BTS Mo Chit or MRT Chatuchak Park
Just a stone’s throw away from the famous weekend market, Chatuchak Park gives you a great break from the daily Bangkok buzz. Take a walk, rent a bike or simply relax on ... [more]
- 254 Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
- 02 218 3364
- cu100.chula.ac.th/cu-centenary-park
- Public Transportation : MRT Hua Lamphong (+15 min walk)
- Kanchanaburi Province
- thainationalparks.com/erawan-national-park
- Public Transportation : Bus from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal or train from Bangkok’s Thonburi Train Station
The seven waterfalls are a super beautiful and refreshing excursion. It is best to take the earliest bus in the morning, because from 10 am the waterfalls are teeming wit... [more]
- Phetchaburi Province
- thainationalparks.com/kaeng-krachan-national-park
- Public Transportation : Mini van from Old Southern Bus Station (Pin Klao) or train from Hua Lamphong Train Station
If bird watching is your thing, this is the place for you.
- Mueang Nakhon Nayok District
- thainationalparks.com/khao-yai-national-park
- Public Transportation : Mini van from Mo Chit Bus Station or train from Hua Lampong Train Station
- Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province
- lonelyplanet.com/articles/take-the-boat-out-of-bangkok
- Public Transportation : Nonthaburi Pier
Just outside of Bangkok, you can rent a bike to explore this small island and check out the local pottery, snacks, and ice-cold Thai coffee and tea – which is especially ... [more]
- 12 Soi Inthamara 3 Samsennai Sub-District, Phayathai District Bangkok, 10400
- 097-272-0159 (Booking) and 081-139-5593 (General)
- localalike.com/
- facebook.com/LocalAlike/
- Rama IV Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330
- 02 252 7006
- lonelyplanet.com/ thailand/bangkok/attractions/lumphini-park/a/poi-sig/1244014/357640
- Public Transportation : MRT Silom or MRT Lumphini
It’s easily accessible by public transportation and provides a good distance for running (2.5km) for beginners and intermediate runners.
- 81 Sukhaphiban 2 Road, Khwaeng Dok Mai, Khet Prawet, Bangkok 10250
- bangkokpost.com/learning/advanced/975125/a-forest-in-the-city
- Public Transportation : Ladkrabang station (+10 min taxi)
- 315 Samsen Rd. Soi 28, Yaek Ongkarak 13, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300
- 02 669 3633
- floralmuseum.com/en
A must visit for all flower lovers out there! Well worth going all the way to the old town area! A hidden gem and you can easily spend half a day here.