Suphan Buri: Dragons, Buffaloes and Rice Fields
Suphan Buri: Where Time Slows Down and Buffalo Might Outnumber People Tired of beaches? Big cities? Basic itineraries? Then boy, do I have a slow-moving, rice-paddy-filled adventure for you. Suphan Buri is where Bangkokians send their kids for fresh air and life lessons, and where you go to experience “real Thailand”, whether you’re ready for it or not. Suphan Buri is the Thai province that nobody can quite place on a map. It's a land of rice fields, dragons, and absolutely zero sense of urgency. It's one of Thailand’s most gloriously charming rural escapes. How to Get There By Van or Bus From Bangkok’s Northern or Southern Bus Terminal (Mochit or Sai Tai Mai) Vans: around 200 THB Buses: around 120 THB Travel time: 2–2.5 hours, unless there’s a mysterious roadside watermelon sale that delays everything or the van crashes due to speeding or driving like Max Verstappen . By Car Roughly a 2-hour drive if you avoid rush hour, traffic jams, and the occasional parade of ducks cross...