Bangkok, Thailand
Airport to hotel - 26 minutes with taxi
What to see:
• Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) – Bangkok’s most famous landmark.
• Wat Pho – Reclining Buddha + traditional Thai massage school (you can book a massage here).
• Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) – beautiful at sunset across the river.
• Take a Chao Phraya River boat ride to see the city from the water.
🛍 Day 2 – Local Life & Food
What to see:
• Chatuchak Weekend Market (if it’s a weekend) – huge market for food, clothes, souvenirs.
• Jim Thompson House – traditional teak house + art collection.
• Explore Chinatown (Yaowarat Road) – vibrant at night with neon signs and food stalls.
• Evening: consider a rooftop bar (Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower or Octave Rooftop at Marriott Sukhumvit).
Where to eat:
• Chinatown street food – try dim sum, grilled seafood, mango sticky rice.
• P’ Aor Tom Yum Kung Noodle – famous for rich tom yum soup.
• Cabbages & Condoms – quirky restaurant with good Thai food, proceeds support social programs.
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🌿 Day 3 – Markets, Parks & Modern Bangkok
What to see:
• Damnoen Saduak Floating Market or Maeklong Railway Market (half-day trip outside the city).
• Or stay in the city: explore Lumphini Park for a green escape.
• Shopping at MBK Center, Siam Paragon, or ICONSIAM (big malls).
• Evening: take a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River – Thai food + city lights.
Where to eat:
• Baan Khanitha – beautiful traditional Thai restaurant.
• Bo.Lan or Sorn (Michelin-star modern Thai) – if you want a splurge.
• Or keep it simple with street food near Sukhumvit or Silom – delicious and cheap.
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✅ Extra Tips:
• Transport: Use Grab (app like Uber) or Skytrain (BTS) to avoid traffic.
• Dress code: For temples, wear long pants/skirts and cover shoulders.
• Best eats: Honestly, some of the best food is from random street stalls – grilled chicken, papaya salad, pad kra pao.
Platinum mall - The fashion house suits