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Due to limited tourist destinations, Si Racha can allure just a few visitors. Tourists rather go to places like Pattaya or Nonthaburi. Though just an hour drive away from Bangkok, usually they only go to Si Racha as a transit point.
You can enjoy fresh seafoods that can be bought by the largest market they have. Not only do they sell seafoods but also clothes, fashion jewelry, second hand items and garments, novelty goods, and everything that you can think of. Cheap flights to Si Racha via car rentals is the only transportation there is to be able to visit the place. And then you can get into a boat going to Ko Si Chang, an island where fun starts, for only a cheap fare. About an hour or less you can enjoy great Thai food at a surprisingly affordable price. You can visit Rama’s old palace, a huge Buddha located at the pier, and a shrine with Buddha’s footprint.
Another island which also accessible by boat is Wat Ko Loi. Just like Ko Si Chang, you can enjoy seafoods and Thai foods at very low prices. The Tiger Zoo located at Nongkham is the main attraction in Si Racha. You can be pleased and have a fantastic day out and to handle live tame tigers. Not only will you see tigers but other fun and wacky things too, like a mama tiger taking care of piglets, not for eating but like her own cubs; donkey and tame deer playing together; a snake that sleeps on your shoulder and a pig race. You can smile with these funny creatures for 100 baht and be fascinated by them for 300 baht.
When tired and your eyes are full of the great but bizarre scenery and other things, you can stay at the affordable hotels in Si Racha. Pacific Park Hotel offers 800 baht and above per room. Kantary Bay has a relaxing atmosphere for only 900 baht and above. The Grand Marina Residence Hotel has rates as low as 700 baht per room. But if you want to stay in a resort which will guarantee you a wonderful beach experience, you can stay at Karabuning Resort and Spa for 1000 baht or more. Do you have your Canine or Feline with you? Most hotels don’t accept pets but Karavel House does. Karavel House situated at the heart of Si Racha will take care of you and your pets for around 700-900 bahts per room. Even though you only have traveled on cheap flights to Si Racha via car or van, your stay here will be priceless.