Bangkok Business & Leisure Itinerary (19‑23 January)

Day 2: Round‑Table Meeting – Day 1

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then a short shuttle to the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) where the round‑table set‑up is ready. Registration and coffee break are provided.

Afternoon: Continue the meeting sessions in the state‑of‑the‑art conference rooms, with a catered lunch served at the venue’s Executive Lounge. Networking breaks feature Thai snacks.

Evening: Return to the hotel for a relaxed dinner at J'aime, the hotel’s French‑Thai fusion restaurant, followed by free time to explore the nearby Siam Paragon shopping mall.

Day 3: Round‑Table Meeting – Day 2

Morning: Another productive session at BITEC, beginning with a brief keynote in the Main Hall. Coffee stations are set up throughout the venue.

Afternoon: Lunch break at the venue’s Thai Kitchen, followed by breakout workshops. A short cultural showcase is presented by local artists.

Evening: Celebrate the successful meetings with a group dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River, enjoying live music and traditional Thai performances.

Day 4: Cultural Day Tour

Morning: Depart the hotel for a guided tour of the Grand Palace and the adjacent Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha). Professional guides provide historical insights.

Afternoon: Visit Wat Pho to see the Reclining Buddha, then enjoy a Thai cooking class at a local culinary studio near Banglamphu Market. Lunch includes the dishes prepared.

Evening: Return to the hotel for a free evening; optional shopping at MBK Center or a visit to the vibrant Asiatique Riverfront night market.

Day 5: Departure & Leisure

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a leisure period for last‑minute shopping at Siam Discovery or a quick spa treatment at the hotel’s Ritz‑Club Spa.

Afternoon: Check‑out and private transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport. Complimentary airport lounge access is arranged for the group.

Evening: Farewell messages and distribution of souvenirs; the group departs for onward travel.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Ritz‑Carlton Bangkok (Hotel stay, 4 nights) – 4 nights per person, approx. $250/night → $1,000
• Welcome lunch at Terrace Grill – 1.5 hrs, $25 per person → $1,500
• Vertigo & Moon Bar dinner – 2 hrs, $45 per person → $2,700
• BITEC round‑table venue (2 days) – 16 hrs total, $150 per person per day → $18,000
• Lunches at BITEC (2 days) – 2 hrs, $30 per person per day → $3,600
• Chao Phraya dinner cruise – 3 hrs, $70 per person → $4,200
• Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew tour – 3 hrs, entry $20 + guide $15 per person → $2,100
• Wat Pho entry & guide – 2 hrs, $10 + $15 per person → $1,500
• Thai cooking class – 3 hrs, $40 per person → $2,400
• Evening entertainment (Asiatique, optional) – 2 hrs, $20 per person → $1,200
• Airport transfers (private coach) – 5 trips, $800 total → $800
• Miscellaneous (snacks, water, incidentals) – $15 per person → $900
Total Estimated Cost per Person: $4,850

Tips

To extend the trip, consider adding a half‑day excursion to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market or a visit to the contemporary art space MOCA. If time is limited, the cultural tour can be condensed by focusing only on the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, allowing more free time for shopping or a spa day.