Island Hopping Near Bangkok: Bangkok is surrounded by Must-Visit Tropical Paradises that make for quick tropical escapes, all within a few hours’ drive and a short boat ride away. They’re close enough for an easy break when you just want to get away from it all but still want to be within touching distance of the big city. While Thailand is famous for its white sandy beaches and tropical paradises, most of the more famous islands are further down south, and the only way to g