The palatial city of Suvarnabhumi, meaning the land of gold, is home to the world’s 17th busiest airport that extends over 8000 acres of land. This airport was named the best place to take selfies in 2012! There are many other excellent tourist sites in the city, which are worth a visit.
Places to visit in Suvarnabhumi
The Ancient Siam
The Ancient Siam or the Ancient City is one of the world’s largest outdoor museums and spreads over 200 acres of land. The museum hosts replicas of all of Thailand's famous architectural attractions. Visitors can take a look at the different tourist places Thailand offers, even before visiting them in real life!
Erawan Museum
On the way to the Ancient City lies the Erawan Museum. The museum is famous for its multi-storey display which looks like Lord Indra’s three-headed elephant and hosts inside itself many art pieces. The Erawan Museum further sports exquisite antique sculptures, an impressively designed star glass ceiling, and many other attractions that will leave visitors in awe.
Thana City Golf Club
The Thana City Golf Club is a golf course with 18 holes located around 14 kilometers from the Bagna-Trad highway. The specialty of the golf course is that the players can challenge various kinds of holes be it long distance or short! The golf course also contains great facilities like a driving range, putting green, and a short practice area. The golf academy here is known as one of the best in the country.
Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo
This Zoo park is known to be the home to the world’s largest crocodile known to man. The crocodile is named ‘Yai’ and weighs 1114.27 kgs and measures six meters. The park also houses certain other reptiles and animals including elephants, lions, monkeys, tigers, and hippos making it a great place to visit.
Bang Phli Temple & Floating Market
The temple is dedicated to the longest reclining statue of Buddha in the world! It is a great place to visit and explore. One of the oldest floating markets in Bangkok, the Bang Phli floating market is one of the most authentic Thai experiences one can have, and you should head here to try great cuisine and immerse yourself in culture.
Food in Suvarnabhumi
The food itinerary of visitors should begin at the airport itself. The economical food court at the airport begins at just 40 baht and offers great meals for everyone. The Thai cuisine deals in light preparations with strong flavors. One could try the Khao Tom Thai Rice Soup, Khao Tom Gai, which is the Thai chicken and rice soup, the Guay Teow, the noodle soup, Tom Yum Goong--the spicy shrimp soup, and many other delicacies. There are a plethora of small eateries around Suvarnabhumi.
How to Reach Suvarnabhumi?
Suvarnabhumi is home to the Suvarnabhumi airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. Many trains start from this hub as well. Visitors can also hail taxi and bus services. These services connect Suvarnabhumi to other parts of Bangkok and the rest of Thailand.
Best Time to Visit Suvarnabhumi
The best time to visit Suvarnabhumi is from November to March i.e., the winter months. The sunny months of April and May could feel harsh because of the tropical sun. The months of June to October are rainy. It would be hard to enjoy the sights amidst the torrential rains during these months.
Best Accommodation in Suvarnabhumi
There are many excellent places to set base in Suvarnabhumi as you are located close to some of the most brilliant tourist spots in the city. The OYO hotels here offer great accommodations and services, with added amenities like free wifi, AC and non AC rooms, TVs, and free parking. You can also choose between a budget hotel like the OYO White Inn Hotel and affordable premium hotels like the OYO Ongkara.