🇹🇭 Bangkok Itinerary: 3 Days for First-Timers

Day 1: Grand Temples & Historic Bangkok

🛕 Morning
• Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) – Bangkok’s #1 attraction. Go early (opens 8:30 AM) to avoid heat and crowds.
• Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) – Just a short walk from the Grand Palace. Don’t miss the traditional Thai massage here!

🚤 Midday
• Take a quick boat ride across the river to Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) – Beautiful white temple with mosaic details.

🍜 Lunch
• Eat nearby at The Sixth or Tha Tian Market (cheap and local).

🌇 Evening
• Explore Khao San Road – bustling with backpackers, bars, food stalls, and massage shops. Try mango sticky rice or pad Thai from a cart!

Day 2: Culture + Shopping + City Vibes

🎨 Morning
• Visit Jim Thompson House – Traditional teak home + Thai silk history.
• Optional: Erawan Shrine or Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).

🛍️ Afternoon
• Go shopping at MBK, Siam Paragon, or CentralWorld – all connected by skywalks.
• Or explore Chatuchak Market (weekends only!) – one of the biggest open-air markets in the world.

🍣 Dinner
• Try a rooftop dinner at Above Riva, Vertigo, or Octave Rooftop Bar.

Day 3: Markets, Relaxation & Hidden Gems

☀️ Morning
• Visit a floating market like Taling Chan (less touristy and close to city) or go early to Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa (further away – might require a tour).

💆 Afternoon
• Treat yourself to a spa/massage – try Let’s Relax, Perception Blind Massage, or a hotel spa.

🌅 Evening
• Stroll through Asiatique the Riverfront – night market meets mall with riverside dining, Ferris wheel, and souvenirs.

🏨 Accommodation Suggestions
• Budget: Here Hostel, Lub d Siam
• Mid-range: Riva Surya, Naga Residence, The Quarter Ari
• Luxury: The Siam, Banyan Tree, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

📌 Tips
•Use Grab app (like Uber) or BTS Skytrain/MRT to avoid traffic
•Wear modest clothes for temples (shoulders & knees covered)
•Carry some cash – markets and food stalls often don’t accept cards
•Stay hydrated – Bangkok is hot year-round
•Most temples and markets close around 5–6 PM

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