7-Day Itinerary for Thailand - City Experiences in October 2023

1. Day 1: Bangkok
   45 minutes (19.6 km) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

   Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, the most important temple in Thailand, to see the famous Emerald Buddha.

2. Day 2: Ayutthaya
   1 hour 30 minutes (80.7 km) from Bangkok

   Explore the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Wat Mahathat temple to see a unique Buddha head entwined in the roots of a tree.

3. Day 3: Chiang Mai
   1 hour 10 minutes (36.9 km) from Chiang Mai International Airport

   Take a walk through the Wat Chedi Luang temple ruins and visit the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for local shopping and street food.

4. Day 4: Chiang Rai
   3 hours 30 minutes (200 km) from Chiang Mai

   Visit the unique White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and the Black House (Baan Dam), a collection of eerie art and sculptures.

5. Day 5: Koh Samui
   1 hour 10 minutes (15.4 km) from Samui International Airport

   Relax on the beautiful beaches of Koh Samui and visit the Big Buddha Temple and the Na Muang Waterfalls.

6. Day 6: Phuket
   1 hour (37.1 km) from Phuket International Airport

   Visit the famous Phi Phi Islands and take a boat tour to see the beautiful limestone cliffs and crystal-clear waters.

7. Day 7: Bangkok
   2 hours 5 minutes (141 km) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

   End your trip with a visit to the Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the largest markets in the world with over 15,000 stalls offering everything from clothing to souvenirs.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (2-3 hours, ฿500)
• Ayutthaya (4-5 hours, ฿50 entrance fee)
• Wat Chedi Luang (1-2 hours, free entrance)
• White Temple and Black House (2-3 hours, ฿120 entrance fee for each)
• Koh Samui (1-2 days, free entrance)
• Phi Phi Islands (1 day, ฿1,500-2,000 for a boat tour)
• Chatuchak Weekend Market (2-3 hours, varies based on shopping)
Total Estimated Costs: ฿3,170-3,670