Oarsmen on the Chao Phraya below Wat Arun at sunset

Itinerary · Bangkok, Thailand

Three days in Bangkok: a first visit

Day one in the old city and on the river, day two at Chatuchak and the Siam malls, day three on the Thonburi canals and an evening in Sukhumvit.

Three days, by BTS, MRT and river boat

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  1. Day 1

    1Rattanakosin: the palace, Wat Pho and the river

    Rattanakosin·Walk

    The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and the ferry to Wat Arun.

  2. Day 1, evening

    2Sky Bar

    Silom·Rooftop bar

    Sunset 247 metres above the river.

  3. Day 2

    3Chatuchak Weekend Market

    Chatuchak·Market

    Go early, before the heat (weekends).

  4. Day 2, afternoon

    4Siam Paragon

    Siam·Shopping centre

    Cool off in the Siam malls.

  5. Day 3

    5The Thonburi canals

    Thonburi riverside·Walk & boat

    Canals and wooden houses by longtail boat.

  6. Day 3, evening

    6Sorn

    Sukhumvit·Southern Thai

    Southern Thai tasting menu (book weeks ahead).

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