If you arrive to Bangkok around November and December, you are lucky enough to visit sunflower fields near Bangkok. As sunflowers are not blossom year around, you should be in the Thailand for the right time around November and December. If you are from Europe or western countries, sunflowers may not be the strange thing for you, but actually it is quite different. Sunflower fields in Thailand are quite enormous and Thai people also know how to attract visitors to sunflowers fields.

Even the Thai tourism authority arrange a special train to sunflower fields during November and December. If you can arrange to get a ticket for this special train, you will have more amazing time. But if not, you can just take a regular train or other way of transportation to these fields.

Why Visit Sunflower Fields Near Bangkok?

Sunflower fields near Bangkok are not just about capturing stunning photographs; they are a celebration of nature’s beauty and tranquility. Ideal for travelers seeking a serene escape, these fields are frequented by locals and tourists alike, thanks to their accessibility and the vibrant spectacle they offer from November to January.

1. Lopburi Sunflower Fields

Best Time to Visit: November to January

Distance from Bangkok: About 150 km

How to Get There

• Train: From Bangkok, a train to Lopburi takes about 3 hours, with tickets priced between ฿15 and ฿245, depending on the class.
• Private Car: Hiring a private car or van for the day costs around ฿2,000-฿3,000.

Estimated Costs

• Train (Round Trip): ฿15-฿490
• Local Transport: Approximately ฿350 per person
• Meals and Expenses: ฿200-฿400

Total Budget: ฿600-฿1,200 per person

Entry Fee: Some fields charge a small fee (฿10-20).

Dining Recommendations: Enjoy local Thai delicacies at eateries around Lopburi, offering a taste of traditional flavors. You can also visit some interesting places in Lopburi, especially Monkey temple at the center of Lopburi. But beware of the money, they are quite aggressive.

2. Muak Lek Sunflower Fields (Saraburi)

Best Time to Visit: November to January

Distance from Bangkok: Approximately 150 km

How to Get There

• Car/Van: A convenient drive, costing about ฿2,000-฿3,000 for the day.
• Train: Take a train to Saraburi and then local transport to Muak Lek for ฿30-50.

Estimated Costs

• Car Rental: ฿2,500-฿3,000 (shared)
• Local Transport: ฿100-฿200 per person
• Entry Fee: ฿10

Total Budget: ฿600-฿1,000 per person

3. Khao Yai Sunflower Fields

Best Time to Visit: All year round, peak bloom in winter (November to January)

Distance from Bangkok: Around 180 km

How to Get There

• Private Car/Van: Rent a vehicle for about ฿2,000-฿3,000 for the day.

Estimated Costs

• Car Rental: ฿2,500-฿3,000 (shared)
• Entry Fee: ฿100 for adults, ฿50 for children

Total Budget: ฿700-฿1,100 per person

4. Phatthana Nikhom Sunflower Fields (Lopburi)

Best Time to Visit: November to January

Distance from Bangkok: Approximately 150 km

How to Get There

• Train: Travel from Bangkok to Lopburi, tickets range from ฿15 to ฿245.
• Private Car: Day rental costs between ฿2,000 and ฿3,000.
• Local Transport: Hire a driver in Lopburi for ฿300-฿500 per person.

Estimated Costs

• Train (Round Trip): ฿30-฿490
• Local Transport: ฿300-฿500 per person

Total Budget: ฿600-฿1,200 per person

5. Jim Thompson Farm (Nakhon Ratchasima)

Best Time to Visit: December to January

Distance from Bangkok: Around 250 km

How to Get There

• Car/Van: Rent for ฿2,000-฿3,500 for the day.
• Public Transport: Take a bus to Pak Thong Chai, costing around ฿200 each way.

Estimated Costs

• Car Rental: ฿2,500-฿3,500 (shared)
• Entry Fee: ฿150 for adults, ฿100 for children

Total Budget: ฿800-฿1,300 per person

Photography Tips and Recommendations

For the best photographs, plan your visit early in the morning or late afternoon to capture the soft, glowing light. Use a polarizing filter to enhance the vibrant yellows and greens, and experiment with different angles to capture the full expanse of the fields.

Actually Lopburi, Phatthana Nikhom and Saraburi are located on the same route and they shared sunflowers fields. So that you can pick one location, and personally I would recommend Lopburi.