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Ayutthaya, the Kanchanaburi Death Railway, the Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa floating markets, Khao Yai and Pattaya — DIY vs. tour, honestly compared.

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Amphawa floating market: the local-feel day trip — Amphawa is Bangkok's most atmospheric floating market — weekend afternoons, rive

Amphawa floating market: the local-feel day trip

Amphawa is Bangkok's most atmospheric floating market — weekend afternoons, riverside seafood and firefly boats. Honest guide to timing and costs.

Ancient City (Muang Boran): Thailand in a day — Muang Boran, the Ancient City near Bangkok, recreates Thailand's greatest monume

Ancient City (Muang Boran): Thailand in a day

Muang Boran, the Ancient City near Bangkok, recreates Thailand's greatest monuments in one vast park.

Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: the complete guide — Plan the perfect Ayutthaya day trip — which temples to see, train vs tour, costs

Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: the complete guide

Plan the perfect Ayutthaya day trip — which temples to see, train vs tour, costs, opening hours, and how to beat the heat and crowds at the UNESCO ruins.

Ayutthaya: DIY versus guided tour — an honest comparison — Should you do Ayutthaya yourself by train or take a guided tour? Honest cost, ti

Ayutthaya: DIY versus guided tour — an honest comparison

Should you do Ayutthaya yourself by train or take a guided tour? Honest cost, time and effort comparison to help you choose the best way from Bangkok.

Bang Pa-In Royal Palace: the summer palace guide — Bang Pa-In is the elegant royal summer palace near Ayutthaya. Honest guide to th

Bang Pa-In Royal Palace: the summer palace guide

Bang Pa-In is the elegant royal summer palace near Ayutthaya. Honest guide to the pavilions, tickets, dress code.

Damnoen Saduak floating market: an honest day-trip guide — Is Damnoen Saduak floating market worth it? Honest guide to Bangkok's famous flo

Damnoen Saduak floating market: an honest day-trip guide

Is Damnoen Saduak floating market worth it? Honest guide to Bangkok's famous floating market — how to beat the crowds, real costs, and what to skip.

Day trips from Bangkok: the complete honest guide — Every worthwhile day trip from Bangkok ranked honestly — Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi

Day trips from Bangkok: the complete honest guide

Every worthwhile day trip from Bangkok ranked honestly — Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, floating markets, Khao Yai, Pattaya.

Erawan Museum guide: the three-headed elephant — The Erawan Museum near Bangkok is a giant three-headed bronze elephant you can c

Erawan Museum guide: the three-headed elephant

The Erawan Museum near Bangkok is a giant three-headed bronze elephant you can climb inside. Honest guide to tickets, getting there, and what to expect.

Hua Hin day trip from Bangkok: the genteel beach escape — Hua Hin is the royal beach town — calmer than Pattaya. Honest guide to the beach

Hua Hin day trip from Bangkok: the genteel beach escape

Hua Hin is the royal beach town — calmer than Pattaya. Honest guide to the beach, night market, Phetchaburi, costs and whether it works as a day trip.

Kanchanaburi and the Death Railway: a day trip guide — Visit Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai Death Railway from Bangkok — the WWII hist

Kanchanaburi and the Death Railway: a day trip guide

Visit Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai Death Railway from Bangkok — the WWII history, the bridge, Hellfire Pass, Erawan Falls, costs and how to do it right.

Khao Yai day trip from Bangkok: national park guide — Visit Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok — waterfalls, wild elephants, wine cou

Khao Yai day trip from Bangkok: national park guide

Visit Khao Yai National Park from Bangkok — waterfalls, wild elephants, wine country and trails.

Pattaya day trip from Bangkok: an honest guide — Is Pattaya worth a day trip from Bangkok? Honest guide to Koh Larn beach, the Sa

Pattaya day trip from Bangkok: an honest guide

Is Pattaya worth a day trip from Bangkok? Honest guide to Koh Larn beach, the Sanctuary of Truth, costs.