Best day trips in Bangkok

Thailand's former capital, 1.5 hours north of Bangkok, with remarkable temple ruins from the 14th to 18th centuries.

"Thailand's former capital, 1.5 hours north of Bangkok, with remarkable temple ruins from the 14th to"

A historic town made famous by The Bridge on the River Kwai. The hosts say it has much more to offer and recommend staying a few days.

"A historic town made famous by The Bridge on the River Kwai. The hosts say it has much more to offer"

An awe-inspiring, still-unfinished temple built entirely of wood without a single nail. Its four wings depict Thai, Khmer, Chinese and Indian religious imagery.

"An awe-inspiring, still-unfinished temple built entirely of wood without a single nail. Its four win"

Bangkok's nearest major beach resort, about 2 hours away, with islands offshore and Muay Thai. It is popular but somewhat seedy.

"Bangkok's nearest major beach resort, about 2 hours away, with islands offshore and Muay Thai. It is"

A laid-back beach town about 2.5 hours from Bangkok, with nearby caves, jungle activities and luxury resorts.

"A laid-back beach town about 2.5 hours from Bangkok, with nearby caves, jungle activities and luxury"

A quiet island reached by speedboat from Si Racha. Visitors can tour it by skylab, see a viewpoint with a Buddha footprint, a Chinese cave temple, King Rama V's old summer palace, beaches, fresh seafood and clifftop sunsets.

"A quiet island reached by speedboat from Si Racha. Visitors can tour it by skylab, see a viewpoint w"