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Bangkok

Temples, river ferries and relentless street-food energy.

Suggested: 3–5 days Trip lengths 1–7 days Guide S$9.90
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Ideal length
3–5 days
Trip lengths
1–7 days
Where to base
Sukhumvit (Asok/Nana/Phrom Phong)
Guide
S$9.90

A sample 3-day Bangkok route

Modern Bangkok first, then the royal Old City, ending central in Chinatown and on the river — no place or dish twice.

If it rains: Jim Thompson House, the BACC galleries and Siam Paragon are all under cover.
Add if you have time: Step onto the SkyWalk's glass floor after dark; the Budget plan swaps the ticket for Lumphini Park at dusk — free, under the Silom skyline.

This is one of several routes in the guide — change the length, budget and dates yourself in the workspace.

Tickets & tours in Bangkok

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Where to eat in Bangkok

MICHELIN & Bib picks show the year awarded — selections are revised yearly, so confirm current status before you go. Every name links to a Google Maps search.

When to go to Bangkok

Weather and festival dates vary year to year. Treat this as general guidance and check a forecast and official event calendars close to your dates.

Cool & dry (peak season) Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

The best weather — roughly 23–33°C with low humidity and clear skies.

Make the most of outdoor temples, river boats and rooftop bars while it's pleasant.

Look out for: New Year fireworks by the river, Cool-season night markets

Hot season Mar, Apr, May

Very hot — often 35–40°C and humid.

Shift sightseeing to early morning and evening; use malls, the BACC and the National Museum for midday.

Look out for: Songkran water festival (mid-April)

Rainy (green) season Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Warm (28–34°C) with afternoon downpours.

Front-load outdoor sights in the morning; keep an indoor backup (malls, museums, cooking class) for the afternoon rain.

Look out for: Lush parks, Fewer crowds at temples

What Bangkok costs

Per person, per day, excluding flights. A rough guide only — your costs depend on season, area and pace.

Budget

S$50–80 / day
  • Accommodation: Hostel / guesthouse / budget hotel near the BTS (THB 500–1,200).
  • Meals: Street food and food courts — Go-Ang chicken rice, Yaowarat stalls, boat noodles at Victory Monument (THB 40–150/meal).
  • Transport: BTS/MRT + cheap river boats; walk between close sights.
  • Attractions: Prioritise temples; one major paid site at a time.
  • Evening: Yaowarat street food, Golden Mount at dusk, a riverside walk.

Mid-range

S$85–160 / day
  • Accommodation: 3–4 star hotel with a pool near the BTS (THB 1,800–4,500).
  • Meals: Mix of street food and sit-downs — Bib Gourmand Krua Apsorn and Ann Tha Din Daeng, plus Jeh O Chula and Thipsamai (THB 120–400/meal).
  • Transport: BTS/MRT + occasional Grab for convenience.
  • Attractions: Add the Grand Palace, Jim Thompson House and a river cruise.
  • Evening: Bib Gourmand dinner, one rooftop sunset drink, a night market.

Comfortable

S$170–320 / day
  • Accommodation: 5-star or landmark riverside hotel (THB 6,000–15,000).
  • Meals: Good restaurants plus one Michelin-starred or fine-dining dinner — Le Du or Sorn (book well ahead) (THB 400–6,000/meal).
  • Transport: Grab/hotel car where convenient; BTS for quick hops.
  • Attractions: Add premium experiences, a private long-tail boat, a spa.
  • Evening: Starred dinner or a top rooftop, then a riverside nightcap.

Where to stay in Bangkok

Stay near a BTS Skytrain or MRT station to beat the traffic — Sukhumvit and Silom/Sathorn are the most convenient first-timer bases, while the Riverside and Old City trade transit links for atmosphere. Bangkok offers exceptional value at every level; rooms cost noticeably more over New Year and Songkran.

Sukhumvit (Asok–Phrom Phong)

First-timers; trains, food, malls, nightlife

Silom / Sathorn

Rooftops, river access, business

Riverside (Charoen Krung)

Boutique hotels and Chao Phraya boats

Old City / Rattanakosin

Temples on foot, fewer trains

By budget

Rates and availability change constantly — confirm current prices with the hotel or a booking site before paying.

Common Bangkok mistakes to avoid

Good to know

Where to stay

Sukhumvit (Asok/Nana/Phrom Phong), Silom / Sathorn, Riverside (Charoen Krung), Old City / Rattanakosin.

How long to go

3–5 days suits most visitors. Shorter and longer routes are built in, so you are never padding a trip to fill days.

Entry reminder: Many nationalities enter Thailand visa-free or with visa-on-arrival for short stays, but rules and durations change. Confirm your own passport's requirements on the official Thai immigration website before booking. This is a general reminder only — confirm your specific requirements on the relevant government website before booking. Last checked 2026-06-14.

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Plan Bangkok your way

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What the Bangkok Destination Pass adds

  • A day-by-day plan for your own dates and trip length, every stop timed with the travel time between them
  • Closed days and public holidays on your dates flagged before you go
  • Weather, sunrise and sunset for each day of your trip
  • Named places for every local dish, with 2–3 options and their hours
  • One-tap directions to every stop
  • Optional nights out: bars, rooftops and clubs that are open on your dates
  • Works offline once opened, plus a PDF and a calendar file
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