Bang Saen

Bang Saen

Region: South-east Thailand

Province: Chonburi

Altitude: 2 m (61/2 ft). Population: 30,000

The beach resort of Bang Saen is situated on the Gulf of Thailand south-east of Bangkok. Highway 3, the main road link between the capital and the south-eastern part of the country, passes east of the town.

By car: from Bangkok via Highways 3 or 34 (104 km (65 mi.)).

By bus: buses from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya or Chanthaburi stop at Bang Saen. Travel agencies offer day excursions to the beach.