Land at 10:00am; allow 60–90 minutes for immigration, visa (if applicable) and baggage before onward transfer. This clears you to begin the Pattaya leg of the trip.
Drive from Bangkok to Pattaya (approx 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic) and check in or drop luggage at your Pattaya hotel. A private transfer is faster and door-to-door.
Famous local seafood restaurants on the Pattaya waterfront serving grilled prawns and curries; great first taste of coastal Thai flavours and open midday to late evening.
An ornate all-wood temple carved with mythological and philosophical sculptures; impressive craftwork and open daily 8:00am–6:00pm, ideal for afternoon photos and a cultural introduction to Pattaya.
Relax on Pattaya Beach or stroll toward Walking Street for lively nightlife, street food and seafood grills; Walking Street becomes busiest after sunset and is open late into the night.
Choose a polished cabaret show (Alcazar shows typically 7:30pm/9:00pm) or a relaxed seafood dinner by the sea; book show tickets in advance for the best seats.
Classic Pad Thai at Thip Samai (note the original branch opens evenings — check branch hours) or a riverside restaurant near the Grand Palace for traditional Thai dishes and river views.
Home of the giant reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage; open 8:00am–6:30pm, with the massage school offering treatments in the late afternoon.
Transfer to Bangkok domestic airport (Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi depending on airline) for a morning flight to Chiang Mai (approx 1h10m); book an early flight to maximize your northern day.
Dine at a Northern Thai restaurant and then browse the Night Bazaar (open evenings) or the Sunday Walking Street (if it's Sunday) for handicrafts and street food.
Depart early from Chiang Mai for the scenic 2.5–3.5 hour drive to Chiang Rai by private car or join a guided day tour to maximize sightseeing time in the north.
Chiang Rai’s iconic contemporary temple famous for its intricate white façade and mirrored glass ornamentation; open 8:00am–6:00pm and a must-see for photographers.
Striking blue-hued temple with detailed murals, followed by a nearby local restaurant serving northern Thai dishes; the Blue Temple is generally open during daytime hours.
A complex of dark, eclectic buildings by artist Thawan Duchanee showcasing local art and architecture; open ~9:00am–5:00pm and offering a contrasting experience to the White Temple.
Option A: return to Chiang Mai by road (3h) and spend the night there. Option B: if available and convenient, take an evening flight from Chiang Rai to Phuket (often requires a connection via Bangkok); check flight schedules and book in advance.
If back in Chiang Mai, enjoy a relaxed northern Thai meal; if travelling to Phuket tonight, have a light meal at the airport or on arrival depending on flight times.
Catch a morning flight to Phuket; flight durations vary (direct from Chiang Mai ~2h if available, or via Bangkok ~4–6h including connection), so plan to arrive before midday for a full first day on the island.
Drop luggage and enjoy southern-Thai specialties at Raya or another popular Old Town restaurant; Raya is typically open from late morning to evening and serves authentic Phuket dishes.
Choose lively Patong for nightlife or a quieter beachfront restaurant for fresh seafood and sunset ambience; many restaurants are open late into the evening.
Grab an early hotel breakfast and transfer to the pier to catch the speedboat to Phi Phi; speedboat tours typically begin around 7:00am so arrive early to check in.
Full-day speedboat tour visiting Phi Phi Leh (Maya Bay viewpoint when open), snorkeling spots and Phi Phi Don; tours usually run ~7:00am–6:00pm and include lunch and snorkel gear.
Explore dramatic limestone karsts, sea caves and visit Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island) with sea canoeing and village stops; typical tour hours are ~7:30am–4:00pm and include lunch.
Return to your Phuket hotel to rest; if you plan to continue to Krabi, arrange a short ferry or private transfer (1.5–2.5 hours) in the evening or reserve a next-morning transfer.
Have an early breakfast, finish packing and confirm your airport transfer for the 1:00pm international departure; do a final check of flight documents and any duty-free purchases.
Leave hotel to arrive at the airport allowing 2–3 hours for international check-in, security and immigration; road time to HKT is typically 45–60 minutes from main beach areas.
Complete check-in and security formalities; relax at the terminal, buy last-minute duty-free items or grab a coffee before boarding for the 1:00pm departure.