Getting to know Ban Saray

Posted by Party Pete on October 22nd, 2010 filed in Daytripping

Ban Saray is a fishing village located only 15 minutes south of Pattaya and only 20 minutes from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. With an ideal location and its old world charm, Ban Saray offers visitors a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience with its white sandy beaches and local eateries serving up tasty local seafood and barbeque dishes. Ban Saray is a totally unique experience for visitors, offering an insight into the local beachside Thai lifestyle in a village free from hordes of tourists.

Located near the beach is Wat Ban Saray, an impressive temple with high roofs and elaborate decoration. If you wake up early you will be able to observe the monks from Wat Ban Saray collecting food from the local residents and performing blessings and other rituals – a truly local Thai experience. If you visit the temple on weekends you will be able to see the monks chanting and meditating, giving you a real insight into the religious customs and practices in Thailand.

A variety of activities await you at Ban Saray including fishing, water sports, diving, snorkelling, and sailing. There is also the Phoenix Gold Club just 10 minutes drive away. Given its close location to other major destinations, visitors are able to make day trips easily to nearby Pattaya and Jomtien beaches.

Thanks to recent property developments, Ban Saray boosts some excellent accommodation options for those wishing to stay in the village and get a taste of local Thai life by the sea. Alternatively, Ban Saray is an easy day trip from Pattaya, and provides an excellent chance to escape the crowds and get to the heart of local Thai living and culture.