Khao Yai is probably one of the best day trips from Bangkok with such an unbelievable places you never thought exists in a tropical country like Thailand.
Here’s a quick guide of Where to Stay, What to see and Do in Khao Yai.
1. Visit the Little Italy of Thailand at Primo Piazza
This Little town offers stunning views, great cafes, gelato stores and it looks like you are set in a Tuscan Village.
Also Read: Tips on how to absolutely crush Primo Pizza on your first visit: PRIMO PIAZZA KHAO YAI – THE LITTLE ITALY OF THAILAND
Primo Piazza
Address: Mu Si, Pak Chong District
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Phone: +66 44 009 900
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Entrance Fee: 100 Baht
Nearby Hotel to Stay: Escape Khao Yai Hotel
2. Stay in Thames Valley, An English Themed Hotel!
Sure, There are tons of Hotels to stay in Khao Yai, but this is my best bet! Gorgeous English Style Resort with great landscape gardens, elegant cozy room, and a beautiful Castle Restaurant caught my attention and oh yeah, I have a
high tea obsession and Omg, their tea room is absolutely Lovely!
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Also Read: My overnight stay @ THAMES VALLEY KHAO YAI – ENGLISH STYLE COUNTRYSIDE RESORT IN THAILAND
Thames Valley Khao Yai
Address: Tambon Mu Si, Amphoe Pak Chong Chang Wat
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Phone: +66 44 009 999
3. Shop at Italian Vibe town at Palio Village
This is a small shopping area in Pak Chong with an Italian theme Community Mall. Great for Photography and shopping which you could literally spend an hour or so. There are also shops, cafes, restaurants to explore its quirky outlet.
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Palio Village
Address: 146/1 Palio Khaoyai
17, Mu Si, Pak Chong District
Nakhon Ratchasima 30130, Thailand
Phone: +66 44 365 888
Hours: Sunday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Nearby Hotel to Stay: Palio Inn
4. HalloWINE at PB Valley Khao Yai Winery
Who knew Thailand has a vineyard? This fascinates me and paves a visit to PB Valley Winery during Halloween. To my delight, PB Valley is a great spot to dine, wine, and catch up with a good old friend. Such a grape escape!
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PB Valley Winery
Address: 02/2 Moo5, Mitraparp Road
Payayen Pak Chong District
Nakhon Ratchasima 30320, Thailand
Phone: +66 81 733 8783
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Entrance Fee: Free
Nearby Hotel to Stay: Khao Yai Country Hill Resort
5. Smell the flowers at The Bloom
Beautiful scenery, huge Garden, and good photo ops if you like flowers. Flowers were not in full bloom when we visited, The garden is open year round but the best time to visit is from December to January.
The Bloom
Address: Unnamed Road Tambon,
Phaya Yen, Pak Chong District
Nakhon Ratchasima 30320, Thailand
Phone: +66 87 799 9555
Entrance Fee: 100 Baht
Nearby Hotel to Stay: The Bloom by TV Pool
There are a number of great places to visit in Khao Yai. Surely you can’t visit all in a day or overnight trip and I only include the places I actually visited in Khao Yai. With tons of variety of places to visit, I suggest you make your research to go around Khao Yai.
Note: There is no public transportation around Khao Yai, You need to either book a tour from your hotel or you may reach our contact Driver in Khao Yai.
Driver Name: Nut
Contact#: 084-920-4591
Don’t forget to bring your haggling skills and negotiation tactics!
How to go to Khao Yai from Bangkok?
Take the bus from Mo Chit North Bus Terminal to Pak Chong, it’s the nearest town to Khao Yai. The travel time would approximately take about 3 hours. The fare is 104 Baht as of November 2016. From Pak Chong, you have to take a cab to Primo Piazza.
Khao Yai is such an interesting place to Explore. I would definitely go back and visit the Sunflower Field and Stay in a LOTR theme Hotel.
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