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7 Days in Bangkok in August 2023

  1. Day 1: Grand Palace
    15 minutes (3.6 km) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    In the morning visit the Grand Palace, the most famous landmark of Bangkok. In the afternoon, check out Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho nearby. End the day with a night market at Khao San Road.

  2. Day 2: Chatuchak Weekend Market
    30 minutes (10 km) from Grand Palace

    Get ready for a full day of shopping at the largest market in Thailand, Chatuchak Weekend Market. Try some local street food and snacks while taking a break from all the shopping.

  3. Day 3: Jim Thompson House
    25 minutes (7 km) from Chatuchak Weekend Market

    Visit the Jim Thompson House, a beautiful Thai-style house that turned into a museum. In the afternoon, take a stroll at Lumpini Park for fresh air. End the day with a river cruise along the Chao Phraya River.

  4. Day 4: Wat Arun
    20 minutes (6.5 km) from Jim Thompson House

    Start the day with a visit to Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn. Take a short ferry ride to Wat Kalayanamit after visiting Wat Arun. In the evening, experience the vibrant nightlife of Bangkok at Asiatique The Riverfront.

  5. Day 5: Ayutthaya Day Trip
    1 hour 30 minutes (79 km) from Bangkok

    Spend a day exploring the ancient city of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit temples and historical sites such as Wat Mahathat, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, and Summer Palace of King Rama IV.

  6. Day 6: Chinatown
    15 minutes (4 km) from Grand Palace

    Explore the vibrant and bustling Chinatown of Bangkok. Visit temples such as Wat Mangkon Kamalawat and Wat Chakrawat. Try some traditional Chinese food at Yaowarat Road.

  7. Day 7: Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
    20 minutes (4.5 km) from Chinatown

    End the trip with a visit to Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, a contemporary art museum in the heart of Bangkok. Spend the afternoon shopping at Siam Paragon or MBK Center. End the trip with a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market or the Maeklong Railway Market. For a unique experience, try taking a tuk-tuk ride around Bangkok. For those interested in Thai culture, consider taking a traditional Thai cooking class or a Muay Thai boxing class.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Grand Palace (2-3 hours, ฿500)
  • Chatuchak Weekend Market (4 hours, ฿300+)
  • Jim Thompson House (1-2 hours, ฿200)
  • Wat Arun (1-2 hours, ฿100)
  • Ayutthaya Day Trip (8-10 hours, ฿1500+)
  • Chinatown (2-3 hours, ฿100+)
  • Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (2-3 hours, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ฿2700+
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