Bang Saen - Favorite Weekend Beach Getaway of Bangkokians
Bang Saen: The Beach Getaway Where Bangkokians Go to Pretend They’re on Vacation Let’s be real. When you think of Thai beaches, Bang Saen doesn’t exactly come to mind. It’s not as pretty as Phuket, not as wild as Pattaya, and definitely not as Instagrammable as Krabi. But that’s exactly why it’s perfect. This is where tired Bangkok office workers, university students on a budget, and couples who can’t afford a real romantic getaway come to pretend they’re at the seaside. And guess what? It’s actually kind of awesome. Why Bang Saen? (Because You’re Cheap and Lazy) - It’s only 90 minutes from Bangkok – No flights, no overnight buses, just hop in a bus or van and boom, you’re "at the beach." - It’s gloriously unpretentious – No influencer wannabes doing yoga poses at sunrise, just regular people eating grilled squid and getting mildly sunburned. - The food is stupidly good – This is a seafood lover’s paradise, minus the tourist markups. ...