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The 12 Best Day Trips from Sai Mai

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Sai Mai, Thailand, led by Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri. The closest is Pak Kret, about 25 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Sai Mai at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bangkok24 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Samut Prakan36 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Chon Buri72 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Pak Kret16 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Si Racha89 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Latkrabang24 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Watthana22 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Bang Khun Thian37 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Lat Krabang27 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Ban Khlong Prawet23 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Nong Chok24 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Nong Khaem40 km SW45 minHalf-day trip

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The best day trips from Sai Mai

  1. 1

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.

    Also nearby: Mueang Nonthaburi, Phra Pradaeng, Bang Khae.

  2. 2

    Samut Prakan, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south of Sai Mai1 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Chon Buri, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Sai Mai2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Pak Kret, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km west of Sai Mai50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Si Racha, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south of Sai Mai2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Latkrabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-east of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Watthana, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Bang Khun Thian, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-west of Sai Mai1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Lat Krabang, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-east of Sai Mai1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ban Khlong Prawet, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nong Chok, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km east of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nong Khaem, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south-west of Sai Mai1 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Sai Mai to Bangkok

A realistic pace for Bangkok, 24 km from Sai Mai. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Sai Mai
  2. 09:05Arrive in Bangkok (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bangkok
  6. 15:05Head back to Sai Mai
  7. 15:40Home in Sai Mai

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sai Mai?
The best day trips from Sai Mai are Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, Pak Kret, Si Racha. The closest is Pak Kret, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sai Mai?
Pak Kret is the closest, 16 km west of Sai Mai, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sai Mai?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Sai Mai: Pak Kret (25 min), Watthana (35 min), Ban Khlong Prawet (35 min), Bangkok (35 min), Latkrabang (35 min), Nong Chok (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Sai Mai for a day out?
Bangkok is the largest city in day-trip range, 24 km south-west of Sai Mai and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sai Mai?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Si Racha at 89 km, around 1 hr 25 min by car.

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