Social Sutta Greetings fellow humans! Did you know that the sprawling city of Pattaya was just a quaint little fishing village until the 1960s? Well, if you haven’t, then there’s an interesting tale waiting for you, just a google search away. Speaking of searches, the country of Thailand isn’t just about the street food and the nightlife, there are some amazing road trips that can be taken across it, that being said, here’s a list of road trips that soul searchers can take from Pattaya,
Chiang Mai
If a colder climate and a long ride is what you crave, then Chiang Mai is the perfect place for you and your mechanical steed.
Distance from Pattaya: 814 kilometers
Chiang Rai
The sister city of Chiang Mai, a ride to Chiang Rai is not for novice riders as it involves a rougher climate and a tougher terrain. So who’s up for an adventure!?
Distance from Pattaya: 918 kilometers
Kanchanaburi
A ride to Kanchanaburi is one of the best when it comes to natural spectacle as the town is located on the banks of the gorgeous river Kwai and is home to the tallest waterfalls in Thailand.
Distance from Pattaya: 299 kilometers
Nakhon Sawan
Witness the glory of the largest Dragon Temple in all the land or visit Nakhon Sawan during the Chinese New Year celebration and you will see why it has a place on this list.
Distance from Pattaya: 370 kilometers
Rayong
A quick ride from Pattaya, Rayong has pristine untouched beaches that have waves craving to be conquered and it also is home to a couple of National Parks if you decide to ride inland.
Distance from Pattaya: 70 kilometers
Koh Chang
With long winding roads and pristine beaches, the road and ferry ride to the island of Koh Chang is the perfect dose of rejuvenating adventure after a long couple of days in the busting metropolis of Pattaya.
Distance from Pattaya: 277 kilometers
Suphanburi
A literal city of gold, thanks to its natural gold deposits, Suphanburi is the place to be if you want to experience pure, unadulterated Thai culture.
Distance from Pattaya: 24 kilometers
Bangkok
And last but certainly not the least, its the capital city of Bangkok, with its vibrant street food and world famous nightlife, one of the fastest growing metropolises in the world earns its place on this list in spades.
Distance from Pattaya:149 kilometers
And that’s it folks! A list of the best road trips you can take from the coastal city of Pattaya.