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Bangkok

Bangkok

Sept. 2014 & Feb. 2017 (3D2N):  For ease of planning, I have combined the highlights from my 2014 and 2017 Bangkok visits into one.  Bangkok is a major hub for connecting flights to other Southeast Asian cities. Be sure to check out my other posts on Bali, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Phuket, Siem Reap, and Vietnam.

*Highly Recommended

Day 1

Day 2

  • Catch sunrise by the infinity pool

  • Breakfast buffet @ hotel

  • Take the local ferry (15bt) to Wat Pho ferry stop

  • Take a small shuttle boat from Pier 8 to cross over (3bt) to Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) (suggested duration 1 hr)

  • Relax at the hotel infinity pool

  • BTS to Chatuchak Weekend Market (6 am-6 pm; closes on Monday)

    • Look for food vendors behind the market, next to the parking lot (Or Tor Kor), and order som tam (green papaya salad) and grilled chicken @ Sood Jai Kai Yan

  • Tuk tuk to Khao San Road (bars/restaurant/shopping)

  • Massage @ Dahra Beauty Spa* (20% off when booking online)

  • MRT to Soi Cowboy

    • Ping Pong Show @ Suzie Wong

Day 3

  • Breakfast buffet @ hotel

  • Enjoy some pool time

  • Taxi to DMK or BKK

Other points of interest & food

Tips

  • Definitely take an Uber from the airport to your hotel late at night to avoid getting ripped off.  However, we found that Ubers were hard to come by in tourist areas, so we negotiated for a tuk tuk rate.

  • If possible, get yourself to the Eva Air Lounge at BKK; it is one of the best airport lounges I have been to.  The food was amazing as well - papaya salad, mango sticky rice, coconut water, Thai iced tea, and a fridge full of ice cream bars!!

  • We did see the ping pong show at Soi Cowboy.  See my review here.

  • Pack a sarong with you so you can cover your bare legs, and wear a sleeve top on the day when you need to visit temples.

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