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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 24 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Samut Prakan | 36 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Chon Buri | 72 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Pak Kret | 16 km W | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Si Racha | 89 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Latkrabang | 24 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Watthana | 22 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Bang Khun Thian | 37 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Lat Krabang | 27 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ban Khlong Prawet | 23 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Nong Chok | 24 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Nong Khaem | 40 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Sai Mai
- 1
Bangkok, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-west of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.
Also nearby: Mueang Nonthaburi, Phra Pradaeng, Bang Khae.
- 2
Samut Prakan, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km south of Sai Mai1 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Chon Buri, Thailand
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Sai Mai2 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Pak Kret, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km west of Sai Mai50 min round trip - 5
Si Racha, Thailand
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south of Sai Mai2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Latkrabang, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-east of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Watthana, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Bang Khun Thian, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-west of Sai Mai1 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Lat Krabang, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south-east of Sai Mai1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Ban Khlong Prawet, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km south of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Nong Chok, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km east of Sai Mai1 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Nong Khaem, Thailand
Half-day tripAbout 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.
- 08:30Leave Sai Mai
- 09:05Arrive in Bangkok (35 min drive)
- 09:20Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bangkok
- 15:05Head back to Sai Mai
- 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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