Weekend islands, fruit orchards and easy coastlines
Eastern Thailand
A short hop from Bangkok: Pattaya's resorts, quiet Trat islands and orchard country.
Why visit Eastern Thailand
The east is Bangkok's escape valve — beaches within a few hours' drive, island-hopping around Koh Chang, and durian and mangosteen orchards inland.
Highlights
- Koh Chang, Koh Kood and Koh Mak
- Koh Samet's weekend beaches
- Chanthaburi's gem market and old town
- Pattaya and Bang Saen for city-break beaches
When to go
November to April is driest. Fruit season peaks in May and June.