The 15 Buffet Dinners in Thailand That Earn Their Price

1.Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,916 reviews · from $39Our pick

Spend seven hours island-hopping from Ao Nang with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling at Yawasam and Tan Ming, walking the Tub sandbar, dining on Koh Poda, and swimming with bioluminescent plankton at night. Guides may include Green Curry, Dora, Daisy, Rosie, or Pong. Hotel pickup is available, but bring only a small waterproof bag.

“The tour guides were super friendly and very patient with us. The tour itself was beautiful and brilliant. There's absolutely nothing to change ,you are on point and I give you 2000% . Next year I'm bringing my twin girls with me to Thailand,wow what an amazing experience I had ,so I want them to also experience the same. Thank you 💕💕💕💕”

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2.Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,811 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Spend two hours cruising Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from ICONSIAM Pier 4. Alangka serves Thai and international seafood, including tom yum goong, sashimi, pad thai, curries, and desserts. You’ll also get live music, Thai dancing, and night views of Wat Arun and the Grand Palace, weather and river conditions permitting.

“It was amazing! Food was great, entertainment was awesome. It was a calm night when we went so it was good. Brilliant views along the way too of Bangkok.”

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3.Bangkok: Baiyoke Observation Deck with Lunch/Dinner Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,749 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours at Bangkok’s Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a 1.5-hour international buffet, unlimited soft drinks, and access to the 77th-floor Observation Deck and 84th-floor revolving viewpoint. Choose lunch or dinner, then watch Bangkok change from daylight to city lights. The hotel is next to Ratchaprarop Airport Rail Link station.

“Apart from finding the exact location (///nuzzled.bits.jiffy) of the entrance the whole experience was brilliant. Arrive at reception, check your voucher in, take elevator to floor 19, check-in for your actual ticket. You are given a time slot for your meal. Then take elevator to floor 77, floor 78 (where you will dine) or floor 83 and then walk to floor 84 which is the rotating platform. Food was incredible - fresh, amazing selection, very varied from Western to Thai. Great service, well organised, brilliant value, unique experience.”

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4.Chiang Rai: Guided Highlights Guided Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,532 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a full day with an English-speaking guide such as Mew or Yok and a careful driver in a small group of up to nine. Visit Chiang Rai’s famous temples, Black House, Long Neck Karen Village, Choui Fong Tea Farm, the Golden Triangle, and House of Opium. Thai buffet lunch, water, transport, and insurance are included.

“The tour guide Mew was lovely. Very helpful and very knowledgeable. The tour went like clockwork and safely, due to good driving by Tom Cruise. A great day out.”

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5.Chiang Mai: Bua Thong Sticky Waterfall & Huge Cave & Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,049 reviews · from $30

Travel by air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Cave, Sticky Waterfall, and Nam Phu Chet Si. Your English-speaking guide, often Kim, Tono, John, or another local guide, leads the cave climb, shows you the safest route up the limestone falls, takes photos, and serves a Thai buffet lunch.

“We loved it. The guide was very nice and supportive. He took our phones at the waterfalls and took pictures. We loved it”

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6.Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34

Spend about six and a half hours cruising from Ao Nang to four Krabi islands by traditional longtail boat. You’ll visit Phra Nang Cave Beach, swim and snorkel near Poda Island, eat a Thai buffet on the sand, photograph Chicken Island, and walk the sandbar linking Tub, Mor, and Chicken islands. Guides such as Irene, Rosie, and Aireen are praised for their care and humor.

“The tour guides were very helpful and organized the amount of time at each location well!”

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7.Chiang Rai: Iconic Temples & 7 Major Sites—River View Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 692 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Join a small group of up to nine people for a 10-hour Chiang Rai tour with an English-speaking guide such as Mai, Big, or Gap. You’ll visit seven major sights, eat a Thai buffet, taste Oolong tea, and finish at your hotel or the Night Market. Expect a busy but well-paced day in a comfortable air-conditioned van.

“This experience was incredible! It’s a great value for the money. Our guide, Big, was so much fun and funny, his enthusiasm and joyful personality made the trip extra amazing!!”

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8.Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 669 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $20Best value

Board at ICONSIAM for a 90-minute to two-hour cruise past Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner. You get an international seafood buffet, soft drinks, coffee, tea, live music, and Thai dancing on the 7:45 pm sailing. No hotel transfer, alcohol, or tour guide is included.

“I like every thing around !thank you very much for your help!”

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9.Bangkok: Baiyoke Tower Balcony Buffet & Observation Deck

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 649 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Spend two hours at Bangkok’s Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a buffet dinner at the 81st-floor Bangkok Balcony Restaurant, entry to the 77th-floor Observation Deck, and a visit to the 84th-floor revolving viewpoint. Choose indoor or limited outdoor balcony seating, with Thai, Japanese, seafood, international dishes, desserts, and broad city views.

“We arrived at 5pm to enjoy the view at the 77th and 84th floor and proceeded to the balcony for dinner on the 81! It was really windy but great service and perfect view on the sunset while enjoying a good meal! After the meal, we went back the the revolving 84th floor for a final view on the city.”

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10.Bangkok: Chao Phraya Buffet Dinner Viva Alangka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 464 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Spend two hours aboard Bangkok’s Viva Alangka Cruise, sailing from Asiatique with an international buffet, fresh seafood, sushi, Thai and Western dishes, live music, and traditional Thai dancing. Choose a sunset or night sailing. The large boat suits families and first-time visitors, but the busy buffet and crowd are not ideal for an intimate evening.

“Nice food and drinks by low price. The live music was a bit too loud.”

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11.Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 402 reviews · from $46

Spend 7.5 hours island-hopping from Krabi with guides such as Max or Maria, depending on the day. Cruise to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Snorkel at two reef sites, enjoy an international halal-friendly buffet, and use the supplied mask, snorkel, drinks, and fruit.

“Our guide Maria was fantastic, she was fun and very knowledgeable! She made sure we knew what was happening at each stop and enjoyed our trip”

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12.Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 290 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Set out from Koh Kood at 9 AM for three snorkeling stops around Koh Kood or Koh Rang National Park. BB Divers supplies gear, guides, hotel transfers, lunch, fruit, and drinks. Guides such as Morgan, Jack, Berry, and Daniel help beginners feel safe and point out fish, coral, statues, and, on lucky days, turtles.

“Very nice tour! Super friendly staff, big boat. We went to three snorchling spots and had a lunch break in between. Snacks und drinks were available at all time. Highly recommend to book a snorchling tour with bb divers”

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13.Pattaya Full-Day 3 Tropical Island tour Snorkeling Cruise Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $97Top rated

Spend about 7 hours aboard a spacious Serenity Yachting catamaran, visiting Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped, known as Monkey Island. You can snorkel, swim, fish, paddle board, use the water slide, and enjoy a Thai buffet with drinks. Hotel pickup, equipment, national park fees, and return transport are included.

“We enjoyed an awesome day on the water - paddle boarding, snorkeling and sunning and visiting Monkey Island which didn’t disappoint (who knew monkeys could swim). Nice group of fellow travelers from all over world. Terrific crew took great care of us, providing refreshments/snacks and yummy lunch.”

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14.Siam Amazing Park: Water Park Ticket and Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 274 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Spend a full day at Siam Amazing Park, about an hour from central Bangkok, with unlimited access to more than 30 rides across five themed zones. Your ticket includes the water park, the Guinness-recognized giant wave pool, and a buffet lunch. Expect thrilling slides, family rides, height limits, and a park that shows its age.

“I really enjoyed it but my expectations were a bit high which lead to a bit of a disappointment. I still enjoyed it allot”

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15.Bangkok: The Opulence Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Band

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 253 reviews · from $55

Spend two hours aboard the three-deck Opulence Cruise from ICONSIAM, enjoying Thai and international buffet dishes, dessert, live music, and Thai dance shows. You can move between lounge seating, dining areas, and the open-air upper deck while passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Bangkok’s illuminated riverfront.

“Very unique experience to c the beauty of Bangkok at night .”

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