Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ayuthaya is 70km north of Bangkok. Minivans depart from a stall east of Bangkok's Victory Monument (60B, one hour,
hourly 5.30am to 9pm). Buses depart Bangkok's Northern & Northeastern Bus Terminal (
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; 53B to 68B, 1½
hours, hourly 5am to 7pm). Northbound trains leave Hualamphong Station (
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; 15B to 185B, 1½ hours) every
30 minutes from 6.20am to 9pm (less frequently from 9.30am till 4pm). A taxi to Ayuthaya costs around 1000B.
Most visitors are on a big bus and a tight schedule. Instead explore by túk-túk, boat or bicycle.
INFORMATION
The
Tourist Information Centre
(TAT;
0 3524 6076; 108/22 Th Si Sanphet;
8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri) is in an
art deco building west of the park.
Ko Samet
Explore
It takes at least five hours to reach Ko Samet from Bangkok, so schedule in at least two
nights if you really want to experience the island's famously fine sands. Long weekends
can be particularly busy, with thousands of Bangkokians beelining for the island; arrive on
a weekday and you'll probably have Ko Samet to yourself.
The Best…
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Place to Eat
Red Ginger (
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)
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Place to Drink
Baywatch Bar (
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)
Top Tip
Ko Samet is a relatively dry island, making it an excellent place to visit during the rainy
season (approximately June to October) when other tropical paradises might be underwa-
ter.
