If you drive from Cha-Am to Bangkok (Sukhumvit) and you need detailed information, this page can be your guide. We have keep it very simple so that you can print it.
Part 1: Cha-Am to Rama IX bridge
Leave Cha-Am by following the road #4 (Phetkasem) back to the North, in the direction of Phetchaburi and Bangkok. Bangkok is always indicated on the roadsigns, so it is quite easy. The only place where Bangkok is not indicated, mind you, is when you have to leave road #4 to join road #35 (Rama II road). At this particular exit, Bangkok is not mentioned, so you have to follow the direction of Samut Songkhram.
Follow Rama II in the direction of Samut Sakhon and Dao Khanong.
When you see the blue sign indicating the expressway, stay on the right (don't exit to Dao Khanong on the left) and go on the flyover that leads to the tollway.
Follow the expressway and pass Rama IX bridge.
Part 2: Rama IX bridge to Sukhumvit
There are of course different ways to enter Bangkok, depending on where you live. We will take you to Rama IV and Sukhumvit. In any case we recommend that you avoid Asoke and the road passing by the Queen Sirikit Cultural Center, as you can easily lose one hour stuck in the traffic there.
At the end of Rama IX bridge, follow the road that turns slightly to the right, in the direction of Bang Na and Din Daeng.
Follow the expressway for about 5 kilometers then exit to Port - Bang Na.
Then, depending on where you live, you can choose to exit to Port, which will take you to Rama IV (just near Carrefour), or you can choose the next exit to At Narong, which will take you to Sukhumvit (Ekamai BTS station).
After exiting to At Narong, turn left at the traffic light and go straight.
Follow the road that turns slightly to the left.
Stay in the middle lane and go straight to enter Sukhumvit soi 42.
Follow the soi 42 and you find Ekamai BTS station.
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