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3 Days in Bangkok

18 hand-picked stops across 3 themed days — including 7 hidden gems locals actually go to — drawn on an interactive map you can customize stop by stop.

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Day 1: Rattanakosin Royal Core

1
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
Emerald Buddha in gold-studded ordination hall; arrive at 08:30 opening to beat the 10am tour-bus wall.
2
Wat Pho
46m gold Reclining Buddha and the original massage school; 10-min walk south from the Palace exit.
3
The Deck by Arun Residence
Rooftop tables stare straight across the river at Wat Arun; order the tom yum and cool off at peak heat.
4
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Climb the porcelain-encrusted prang; afternoon light hits the mosaic tiles best from the east stairs.
5
Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market
Hundreds of marigold garlands and orchid stalls; buy jasmine garlands for the group at 20 THB each.
6
Jay Fai
Michelin-starred crab omelette from a charcoal wok; join the queue early as a group to split the wait.

Day 2: Riverside Icons & Silom Nights

1
Chao Phraya Express Boat from Sathorn Pier
Orange-flag boat for 16 THB gives the skyline-and-temple ride without the tourist-boat markup.
2
ICONSIAM
Air-conditioned SookSiam food hall recreates a floating market indoors; ideal Songkran heat refuge.
3
Jim Thompson House
Six teak houses of a silk merchant with guided tours every 20 min; book ahead for the group.
4
MBK Center
Fifth-floor food court with 50-THB boat noodles and aircon; a group-friendly cheap lunch stop.
5
Lumphini Park
Monitor lizards patrol the lake and swan boats cost 40 THB; shade makes it bearable in April heat.
6
Patpong Night Market
Bargain stalls under neon from 6pm; walk Silom Soi 4 for group-friendly bars before the market.

Day 3: Chatuchak & Modern Bangkok

1
Chatuchak Weekend Market
15,000 stalls in sections 2-4 for vintage; go at 9am before the midday crush and Songkran crowds.
2
Or Tor Kor Market
Premium produce hall across the road; grab mango sticky rice and grilled river prawns for the group.
3
Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck
84th-floor revolving deck gives 360-degree city views; buy the combo ticket online to skip the line.
4
Siam Paragon
Gourmet Market and aquarium under one roof; a cool regroup point between skyline and dinner.
5
Erawan Shrine
Four-faced Brahma shrine with live classical dance offerings; a 15-min blessing stop at the Ratchaprasong corner.
6
Somtum Der (Silom)
Michelin-listed Isaan spot; the somtum platter and grilled chicken feed a group for under 400 THB each.

Good to know

•Songkran runs Apr 13-15: expect water fights on Silom, Khao San and around Siam — carry a dry bag for phones and expect roads to slow.
•Many small family-run shops close for the festival; malls, temples and chain restaurants stay open.
•April is peak heat (35-38C): front-load outdoor sights before 11am and use aircon malls midday.
•Book Grand Palace and Jim Thompson tours ahead; Songkran week fills fast with domestic tourists.
•Carry small notes (20-100 THB) — market stalls and boats rarely break 1000s.
•BTS Rabbit card saves queueing for the group at Siam and Sala Daeng stations.

FAQ

How many days do you need in Bangkok?

3 days is a great fit for this must-see route — 3 themed days covering 18 stops without rushing.

What is the daily budget for Bangkok?

Roughly ฿1500–฿2800 per day for food, transit and activities on this plan, and 4 of the stops are completely free.

What should I know about the season in Bangkok?

Songkran runs Apr 13-15: expect water fights on Silom, Khao San and around Siam — carry a dry bag for phones and expect roads to slow.

What local etiquette should I know in Thailand?

Never touch someone's head or point feet at Buddha images; remove shoes before temple halls. Dress modestly at temples: cover shoulders and knees or you'll be turned away at the Grand Palace.

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Day 1: Rattanakosin Royal Core

Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

Emerald Buddha in gold-studded ordination hall; arrive at 08:30 opening to beat the 10am tour-bus wall.

Wat Pho

46m gold Reclining Buddha and the original massage school; 10-min walk south from the Palace exit.

The Deck by Arun Residence

Rooftop tables stare straight across the river at Wat Arun; order the tom yum and cool off at peak heat.

Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Climb the porcelain-encrusted prang; afternoon light hits the mosaic tiles best from the east stairs.

Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market

Hundreds of marigold garlands and orchid stalls; buy jasmine garlands for the group at 20 THB each.

Jay Fai

Michelin-starred crab omelette from a charcoal wok; join the queue early as a group to split the wait.

Day 2: Riverside Icons & Silom Nights

Chao Phraya Express Boat from Sathorn Pier

Orange-flag boat for 16 THB gives the skyline-and-temple ride without the tourist-boat markup.

ICONSIAM

Air-conditioned SookSiam food hall recreates a floating market indoors; ideal Songkran heat refuge.

Jim Thompson House

Six teak houses of a silk merchant with guided tours every 20 min; book ahead for the group.

MBK Center

Fifth-floor food court with 50-THB boat noodles and aircon; a group-friendly cheap lunch stop.

Lumphini Park

Monitor lizards patrol the lake and swan boats cost 40 THB; shade makes it bearable in April heat.

Patpong Night Market

Bargain stalls under neon from 6pm; walk Silom Soi 4 for group-friendly bars before the market.

Day 3: Chatuchak & Modern Bangkok

Chatuchak Weekend Market

15,000 stalls in sections 2-4 for vintage; go at 9am before the midday crush and Songkran crowds.

Or Tor Kor Market

Premium produce hall across the road; grab mango sticky rice and grilled river prawns for the group.

Baiyoke Sky Hotel Observation Deck

84th-floor revolving deck gives 360-degree city views; buy the combo ticket online to skip the line.

Siam Paragon

Gourmet Market and aquarium under one roof; a cool regroup point between skyline and dinner.

Erawan Shrine

Four-faced Brahma shrine with live classical dance offerings; a 15-min blessing stop at the Ratchaprasong corner.

Somtum Der (Silom)

Michelin-listed Isaan spot; the somtum platter and grilled chicken feed a group for under 400 THB each.

Good to know

•Songkran runs Apr 13-15: expect water fights on Silom, Khao San and around Siam — carry a dry bag for phones and expect roads to slow.

•Many small family-run shops close for the festival; malls, temples and chain restaurants stay open.

•April is peak heat (35-38C): front-load outdoor sights before 11am and use aircon malls midday.

•Book Grand Palace and Jim Thompson tours ahead; Songkran week fills fast with domestic tourists.

•Carry small notes (20-100 THB) — market stalls and boats rarely break 1000s.

•BTS Rabbit card saves queueing for the group at Siam and Sala Daeng stations.

FAQ