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10 Days in Bangkok: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Delights

Bala

Bala

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Bangkok, Thailand, exploring ancient marvels and indulging in authentic local cuisine. Discover historic temples, visit museums, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this bustling city. From hidden gems to popular landmarks, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Bangkok

Day 1Cultural Gems and Delicious Street Food
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$133

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$ 13

Popiang House (พอเพียงเฮ้าส์)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
14 - 17 min

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Royal Barges National Museum
Hangar museum housing some of the elaborately carved ceremonial barges used in royal processions.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Democracy Monument
City park & monument honoring the Thai constitution with towering, backlit sculptures & fountains.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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Siangki Khaotompla (เซี่ยงกี่ ข้าวต้มปลา)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$38
7 - 9 min

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Museum Siam
Museum in a 19th-century building with hands-on exhibits & programs exploring the country's history.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Sa-ad (สอาดโภชนา)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 2Design and History in the Heart of Bangkok
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$128

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$ 8

Himali Cha Cha & Son สุขุมวิท
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
4 - 6 min

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Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC)
Innovative design & technology expo center for creatives, with a large library & exhibition space.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Bangkok City Pillar Shrine
Small shrine housing the revered "city pillar" erected when Siam's capital moved to Bangkok in 1782.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
This ancient royal Buddhist temple with a reliquary is home to a university & meditation center.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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ปิ่นเกล้าหัวปลาหม้อไฟ
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$42
16 - 23 min

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Siriraj Medical Museum
Museum covering 5 separate medical areas: parasitology, pathology, anatomy, forensics & history.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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Ranee's Velo Restaurant (รานีส์เวโล เรสเตอรองต์)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
Day 3Majestic Palaces and Traditional Eateries
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$148

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$ 8

Ja Kin Ya Bon (จะกินอย่าบ่น)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall
Decorative museum with multimedia exhibits on the Rattanakosin Era, plus a coffee shop & a library.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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The Giant Swing
Landmark monument in the form of a tall, scarlet frame, overlooking a 19th-century Buddhist temple.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Ranee's Velo Restaurant (รานีส์เวโล เรสเตอรองต์)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
10 - 12 min

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The Grand Palace
Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$28
16 - 20 min

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Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan
Calm Buddhist temple, built in 1825, with a massive seated Buddha statue & an oversize bronze bell.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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Sa-ad (สอาดโภชนา)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 4Sky-High Dining and Cultural Exploration
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$198

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$ 11

Mezzaluna
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
1 - 2 min

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Sky Bar
Rooftop cocktail bar located on the 63rd floor of a 250m-high skyscraper & hotel with city views.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$50
19 - 23 min

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National Museum Bangkok
Centuries-old Siamese treasures, weapons & royal antiques displayed in 18th-century palace halls.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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Koh Lanta Pizzeria (เกาะลันตา พิซเซอเรีย)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
9 - 11 min

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Wat Rakhang Kositaram Woramahawihan
Buddhist complex on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, with large gilded bells & ornate temples.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
17 - 21 min

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Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Vast Buddhist temple complex featuring a towering stupa & numerous stone & glass sculptures.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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Sizzler (ซิซซ์เลอร์)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 5Temples, Lobster, and Cultural Heritage
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$129

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$ 6

Bitter Deck
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
31 - 46 min

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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$6
32 - 48 min

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Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan
Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan
Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple with a colorful tiled exterior & a cemetery for Thai royalty.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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Jumbo Lobster (จัมโบ้ ล็อบสเตอร์)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)
Chinese Buddhist temple with numerous courtyards & passageways, known for its New Year's festival.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$8
10 - 12 min

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Wat Indharaviharn
Temple dating to the 14th or 15th century, notable for its 32-meter-high gold Buddha statue.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Thamna Hometaurant (ทำนา)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 6Chinatown Delights and Artistic Treasures
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$103

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$ 6

แดงราชาหอยทอด
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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The Chinatown Gate
Erected in 1999 in honor of King Adulyadej, this ornate gate marks the entrance to Chinatown.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Da Mamma
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$24
7 - 10 min

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Jim Thompson House Museum
Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson with an art collection & guided tours.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Victory Monument
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Eat Am Are (อีท เเอม อาร์)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 7Seafood Feasts and Serene Temples
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$135

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$ 11

Somboon Seafood (สมบูรณ์โภชนา)
สาขา สามย่าน
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
8 - 11 min

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Wat Hua Lamphong
Monks reside at this royal Buddhist temple with ornate details & a colorful, chandelier-lit hall.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan
This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
12 - 15 min

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Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan (Loha Prasat)
Buddhist temple complex, home to a Loha Prasat, known as the "metal castle" for its 37 iron spires.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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Seven Spoons
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$42
7 - 9 min

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Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram
Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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The Suan Pakkad Palace
Museum complex of 8 traditional teak houses, with displays of antiques, paintings & furniture.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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ตี๋โภชนา
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$30
Day 8Parks, Sushi, and Culinary Delights
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$122

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$ 8

Sia Ko Khun (เสี่ยโคขุน)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
7 - 9 min

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Suanluang RAMA IX
Large green space featuring a jogging path, playground & gardens, plus a lake with paddle boats.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Srinagarindra Train Night Market
Bustling outdoor night market specializing in antiques & vintage memorabilia, plus bars & eateries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Seiryu Sushi (เซริว ซูชิ)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$42
11 - 16 min

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Lumphini Park
Central urban park featuring manicured lawns, playgrounds & an artificial lake with boat rentals.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Neil's Tavern Restaurant & Bake Shoppe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 9Museums, Parks, and Steakhouse Adventures
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$143

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$ 13

The Pizza Company (เดอะ พิซซ่า คอมปะนี)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
8 - 10 min

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The Erawan Museum
Museum known for its massive 3-headed elephant sculpture, plus cultural & religious artifacts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$12
21 - 26 min

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Benchakitti Park
A running & biking path encircles a lake with boats, fish & turtles in this serene, scenic park.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
38 - 46 min

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Garden Steak
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
8 - 10 min

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National Aviation Museum of the Royal Thai Air Force
Displays of military aircraft from many eras, as well as exhibits on Thailand's role in WWII.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
16 - 20 min

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Chokchai Steakhouse (โชคชัยสเต็คเฮาส์)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 10Parks, Seafood, and Contemporary Art
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$117

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$ 8

ครัวทะเล
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
16 - 24 min

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Queen Sirikit Park
Picnic areas dot this tranquil botanical garden with lawns, walking paths, fountains & ponds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Chatuchak Park
Verdant recreational space with broad, tree-lined jogging & cycling paths, flower beds & a big pond.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Laem Cha-Reon Seafood (แหลมเจริญ ซีฟู้ด)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
20 - 30 min

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Wachirabenchathat Park (Rot Fai Park)
Vast, tree-filled park with a lake offering a long loop for biking & running, plus tennis courts.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK)
Privately built showcase of contemporary Thai art in a modern space with a cafe.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Beer Hima (เบียร์หิมะ)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24

Budget breakdown: $1440 In total

Activities & Food:$1352
Transport:$88