A Relaxing 7-Day Itinerary in Bangkok for June 2023

1. Day 1: Grand Palace
   25 minutes (6.3 miles) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

   Discover the opulent Grand Palace, home to the Thai King for over 200 years with intricately detailed architecture and precious artefacts.

2. Day 2: Lumphini Park
   30 minutes (3.3 miles) from Grand Palace

   Escape the chaotic city to the beautiful Lumphini Park. Stroll around the lake, watch the monitor lizards, and relax amidst the greenery.

3. Day 3: Wat Arun
   20 minutes (4.4 miles) from Lumphini Park

   Admire the stunning views of the Chao Phraya River from Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn. The temple is decorated with colorful glass and Chinese porcelain.

4. Day 4: Chinatown
   25 minutes (5.3 miles) from Wat Arun

   Step into Bangkok's bustling Chinatown and explore the vibrant street markets, temples and food stalls. Try the famous dim sum at the original Yaowarat Toasted Bread.

5. Day 5: Chatuchak Weekend Market
   30 minutes (7.5 miles) from Chinatown

   Shop till you drop at Chatuchak Weekend Market, one of the largest markets in the world with over 15,000 stalls selling anything from clothing to antiques.

6. Day 6: Jim Thompson House
   25 minutes (5.8 miles) from Chatuchak Weekend Market

   Explore the traditional Thai-style house and art collection of Jim Thompson, an American who revived the Thai silk industry and mysteriously disappeared in the 1960s.

7. Day 7: Wat Phra Kaew and Emerald Buddha
   20 minutes (3.4 miles) from Jim Thompson House

   End your trip with a visit to Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, and see the revered Emerald Buddha statue made of jade.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Grand Palace (2 hours, 500 THB)
• Lumphini Park (1-2 hours, free)
• Wat Arun (1-2 hours, 100 THB)
• Chinatown (2-3 hours, cost depends on shopping and food)
• Chatuchak Weekend Market (3-4 hours, free)
• Jim Thompson House (1-2 hours, 200 THB)
• Wat Phra Kaew and Emerald Buddha (1-2 hours, 500 THB)
Total Estimated Costs: 1500 THB