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What are some good beach destinations within three hours of Bangkok that offer clean beaches at reasonable prices?

Jack ****************
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This might be a thing that doesn't exist but maybe somebody here has a recommendation.... Looking for somewhere within about 3 hour drive from Bangkok with clean beaches and not 5 star prices. I know about Koh Lam, but we are getting in late and don't have a ton of time.
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The community suggests several affordable beach destinations within a 3-hour drive from Bangkok. Popular spots include Hua Hin, known for its beautiful beaches and reasonable accommodation, and Cha-Am, noted for its accessibility and attractions. Others recommend Rayong for its pleasant beaches and environments like Mae Ram Phueng and Bang Saray, while Koh Samet is mentioned for its picturesque scenery. Pattaya is also discussed, although it tends to be more commercialized. Overall, there are numerous options that cater to travelers looking for a balance of amenities and affordability.
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Tom ********
Tom ********
Hua hin without a doubt!
David **********
David **********
Rayong beaches are lovely but not surf waves. Hua Hin is good but beach not marvelous .

Cha Am closer to Bangkok, has nice beach and other attractions.

Reasonably priced accommodation available at all three.
Michael *********
Michael *********
Stay away from all of the overcrowded tourist traps a.k.a. Hua Hin, Pattaya etc. Instead head to Rayong province. There you will find one of the top beaches in Thailand, Mae Phim. During the weekdays the beach is empty you can walk for 1000 yards without seeing anyone.
James **************
James **************
Or Cha Am / Hua Hin west side of gulf
James **************
James **************
Bang saray or couple beaches to south of it (will need to show Passport as navy owned)...
James **************
James **************
James **************
James **************
Beach to east of Rayong (may ream pung)...
Francis *******
Francis *******
Bangsaen
Lanny ***************
Lanny ***************
Koh Samet
Maureen **********
Maureen **********
Ko Samet beautiful
John ********
John ********
Jomiten
Stuart ***********
Stuart ***********
Hua Hin meets your requirements, give it a try.
Ivan *********
Ivan *********
Must be Great , Thai people go there /Live there .
Stephen ******
Stephen ******
Hua Hin..great spot.
Roy *********
Roy *********
Ban Phe, Rayong is nice and laid back. Reasonable prices too. Mae Ram Phueng Beach
John ************
John ************
We live in hua hin, 3 hours from bangkok, great infrastructure, restaurants, schools, low prices, lots of beaches, nonetheless greatest water and beaches but they are still nice. You get a little.bit of everything in a calm quiet town with amazing people.
Si *******
Si *******
Hat chow Sam ram,

Just before cha am.
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Si ******
ok I'm may have passed this. Do you have a google maps coordinate?
Si *******
Si *******
@Phil *****
Just after petchaburi,

Turn left to the coast

North of cha am

Hat chow samran
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Si ******
got it. Sharing the GM'S coord is really easy.

Shared route

From (13.
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43,100.
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07) to Hat Chao Samran via Route 35.

2 hr 15 min (149 km)

2 hr 15 min in current traffic

1. Head east toward ถ. สุขุมวิท 71

2. Turn right onto ถ. สุขุมวิท 71

3. Turn right onto Route 3

4. Turn left onto ถ. พระรามที่ 4

5. Turn left at แยก กล้วยน้ำไทย onto ถนน กล้วยน้ำไท

6. Slight right to stay on ถนน กล้วยน้ำไท

7. Turn right at แยก อาจณรแค์ onto ถ. อาจณรงค์

8. Take the ramp to เขต ดินแดง/แขวง ดาวคะนอง/ถนน พระราม 9/แจ้ง วัฒนะ

9. Merge onto ทางพิเศษเฉลิมมหานคร

10. Use the left 2 lanes to take the exit toward Dao Khanong

11. Keep right to stay on ทางพิเศษเฉลิมมหานคร

12. Continue straight to stay on Route 35

13. Use the middle lane to turn slightly left onto the ramp to Route 4/Phetchaburi

14. Slight right onto the ramp to Route 4

15. Take the exit toward เพชรเกษม

16. Merge onto เพชรเกษม

17. Turn left onto ถนน ราชดำริ

18. Turn left

19. Turn left

20. Arrive at location: Hat Chao Samran

For the best route in current traffic visit
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Phil ******
Phil ******
@Si ******
ok I'll have a look thanks
George *******
George *******
Visa related?
Baz *********
Baz *********
Koh Samet island could be an option..

Depending on your arrival time you could make it to the port in under 3 hours and it's a very short boat ride to the island..

Or if you don't mind a quiet village type atmosphere then Bang Saray is very nice and good beach and only around 2 hours or so from Bangkok.. (about 30 minutes past Pattaya) but nothing at all like Pattaya..

It's got a few hotels and accommodation options and some restaurants etc

I think they even have a
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there (of course) but very much a fishing village atmosphere.
Rod *********************
Rod *********************
Hua Hin is a great place to stay.

Beaches are beautiful and there are some nice hotels at reasonable prices.
Victoria **********
Victoria **********
Koh Samet.
Phil ******
Phil ******
@Jack ***************
Chaam Beach and Hua Hin meet your timeframe
Elías ********
Elías ********
Hua Hin. Around 3 hours by train, and maybe less by car.
Jason *******
Jason *******
For anyone who has been, would Cha-Am qualify ? I haven’t been , but was thinking of checking it out since it’s close and pretty nice from what ive heard .
Si *******
Si *******
@Jason ******
The beach is not great

10 miles before cha am is a Thai resort called

Hat chow Sam ran.

Very nice
Conny **********
Conny **********
@Jason ******
yes. I live in Hua Hin. And goes to cha am sometimes. Beach and seafood...
Elías ********
Elías ********
@Jason ******
yes, close to Hua Hin and similar.
Michael ********
Michael ********
Rayong beach aint bad, prices good.

Rayong botanic gardens amazing place great kayaking through paperbark swamp very cheap also
Colin *********************
Colin *********************
Bang Saray
Sam **********
Sam **********
You can find affordable hotels in Pattaya. Look towards soi 10 near central Plaza and beach road.
Jack ****************
Jack ****************
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@Sam *********
Pattaya beaches are not clean.
David *******
David *******
@Jack ***************
they are quite clean. Not sure what you’re talking about. I was just there yesterday
Sam **********
Sam **********
@Jack ***************
if you take the ferry to koh larn they are.
Sam **********
Sam **********
@Benny **********
it's not bad if you go to the far side of the island. Sometimes you're the only one on the beach
Benny ***********
Benny ***********
@Sam *********
Only Chines and Korea people on Larn 😰👎🏻
Damian *********
Damian *********
@Jack ***************
take the 150 baht speed boat and your on the island in 15mins
Sam **********
Sam **********
@Jack ***************
not really but ok if you think so
Jack ****************
Jack ****************
OP
@Sam *********
sure, but it's a pain in the ass with the ferry

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