Thailand
6-day itinerary.

02 / DAY BY DAY

Day-by-day itinerary

01

Bangkok · arrival

Land softly. Meet Bangkok.

BKK → Siam hotel → Siam Square → Banthat Thong

WAT ARUN / BANGKOK

10:00

Arrive at Suvarnabhumi

Allow 90–120 minutes for immigration, luggage and a SIM. Save your hotel address offline before leaving the terminal.

Buffer, not a flight booking

12:00

Transfer to Siam

Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai, then BTS toward Siam/National Stadium, or use the official taxi queue. With two large bags, compare the door-to-door fare.

Budget ฿100–180 pp rail; ฿450–700 taxi/car

13:30

Bag drop and lunch

Confirm the room time; early check-in is not assumed. Choose rice with basil, an omelette or noodles near the hotel.

฿120–200 pp

15:00

Check in and reset

Leave the afternoon free for a shower, rest and water. This protects the first evening from becoming a test of endurance.

Included hotel time

17:00

Siam Square

Walk the pedestrian lanes and browse one shopping centre. Keep purchases light before dinner.

Shopping extra

18:30

Banthat Thong dinner

Take a short car ride or walk if comfortable. Choose two dishes to share; ask about shellfish, fish sauce or meat stock if relevant.

฿250–400 pp

02

Bangkok · temples

Old city first. River later.

Grand Palace → Tha Tien → Wat Pho → Wat Arun

WAT ARUN / BANGKOK

07:00

Breakfast and transfer

Eat before leaving. Take a car to the Grand Palace entrance; allow 45–60 minutes from Siam in traffic.

Breakfast ฿100–180 pp; car extra

08:30

Grand Palace

Go to the official entrance on Na Phra Lan Road. Wear covered shoulders and appropriate long clothing. Check the official closure calendar.

Official adult foreign ticket ฿500

11:00

Tha Tien lunch

Walk south toward Maha Rat Road and the Tha Tien area. Choose an indoor lunch before the next temple.

฿180–300 pp

12:15

Wat Pho

Allow 75–90 minutes for the reclining Buddha and courtyards. Remove shoes where required and carry a bag for them.

Allow ฿300 pp; reconfirm

14:00

River crossing and Wat Arun

Check the pier destination before boarding. Allow 60–75 minutes on the west bank; steps can be steep and slippery.

Allow ฿200 entry + ฿10–30 ferry pp

16:00

Hotel break

Return by available river/rail connection or car. Avoid adding another temple simply because the evening is free.

Transport extra

19:00

Dinner near your base

Order a curry or stir-fry, rice and a fruit dessert. Keep tomorrow flexible if your feet need recovery.

฿200–350 pp

03

Bangkok · neighbourhoods

Small lanes. Big appetite.

Siam → Talat Noi → Song Wat → Yaowarat

YAOWARAT / BANGKOK

08:30

Slow breakfast

Use the morning to recover from the temple day. Pack water and a small umbrella.

฿120–200 pp

10:00

One shopping stop

Pick MBK for browsing or a Siam mall for air-conditioning. Set a spending cap before arriving.

Shopping extra

12:00

Lunch before crossing town

A food-court meal keeps both the bill and waiting time predictable. Photograph any stored-value card instructions.

฿120–220 pp

14:30

Talat Noi

Transfer by car or rail plus a walk. Follow public lanes toward the river; do not enter workshops or homes for photos.

Walk free; transport extra

16:00

Song Wat

Walk north toward Song Wat Road. Choose one café and leave space for the evening food walk.

Drink ฿100–180 pp

18:00

Yaowarat dinner

Continue toward Chinatown. Compare posted menus before ordering seafood; small shared plates work better than a full meal at every stall.

฿300–500 pp

20:00

Return and pack

Use Wat Mangkon MRT or a licensed/app car. Pack for Pattaya tonight so checkout is straightforward.

Allow ฿40–200 pp transport

04

Bangkok → Pattaya

Trade the city for the coast.

Siam hotel → Pattaya hotel → Beach Road

KOH LAN / OPTIONAL DAY TRIP

08:00

Breakfast and checkout

Confirm the destination hotel, passenger count, luggage capacity, tolls and final price with your transfer provider.

Breakfast ฿120–200 pp

09:00

Road to Pattaya

Keep water and essentials in the cabin. Do not prepay a timed attraction for immediately after the drive.

Private car budget ฿1,800–2,800 total

12:30

Bag drop and lunch

Stay around North Pattaya or a calmer section of Beach Road for this sample. Check whether room taxes and breakfast were included.

Lunch ฿180–300 pp

14:00

Check in

Use the hotel pool or rest. Avoid scheduling a second long car trip today.

Hotel facilities subject to booking

17:00

Beach Road walk

Walk the promenade near your hotel, taking road crossings carefully. This is a sunset walk, not a promise of quiet swimming.

Free

19:00

Dinner

Choose Thai food or a restaurant close to your base. Agree seafood prices and weight before preparation.

฿250–450 pp

05

Pattaya · optional Koh Lan

One island. No rush.

Hotel → Bali Hai Pier → Koh Lan → Bali Hai Pier

KOH LAN / OPTIONAL DAY TRIP

07:00

Weather and ferry check

Ask the hotel about sea conditions and operating passenger ferries. Carry sun protection, water, dry clothes and a small cash reserve.

No advance commitment needed

08:00

Bali Hai Pier

Leave time to identify the correct ferry and its destination pier. Avoid accepting an unrequested private-boat upgrade.

Allow ฿60–150 pp return ferry; verify

09:00

Cross to Koh Lan

The tourism authority describes roughly 45 minutes by ferry. Boarding and waiting add time; use available lifejackets as instructed.

Crossing time varies

10:00

Choose one beach

Use an island taxi/songthaew with the destination and price agreed first. Avoid hiring a scooter just to save a short transfer.

Island transport allowance ฿150–300 pp

12:00

Beach lunch

Check the menu before ordering. Ask whether a lounger or umbrella costs extra and keep valuables with you.

฿200–350 pp; lounger extra

14:00

Return toward the pier

Choose an early-afternoon return rather than the final ferry. Allow queues, the crossing and the ride back to your hotel.

Confirm same-day departure

18:30

Dinner in Pattaya

If the sea day is cancelled, use a relaxed hotel day, a café and a shopping stop; keep the same dinner plan.

฿250–400 pp

06

Pattaya → Bangkok airport

Airport first. Everything else second.

Pattaya hotel → Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

WAT ARUN / BANGKOK

08:00

Breakfast

Keep the morning close to the hotel. No island excursion on departure day.

฿120–200 pp

09:00

Pack and weigh

Check liquids, cabin batteries and airline baggage rules. Save flight and transfer details offline.

Baggage fees excluded

10:00

Checkout

Confirm BKK, terminal and airline with the driver. If flying from DMK, replan the transfer and traffic allowance.

Late checkout not assumed

11:00

Leave for BKK

Timing shown for an 18:00 flight. Move every departure-day step earlier for a different flight time.

Car budget ฿1,500–2,500 total

15:00

Airport target

Check in, clear security and immigration, then confirm the gate. Keep time for any additional document check.

Arrive at least 3 hours before flight

17:00

Gate check

Follow the airline boarding time. Airport food and last purchases should never replace the gate check.

Food allowance ฿200–350 pp

03 / WHERE TO STAY

Where to stay

04 / THE MONEY SHEET

Trip budget

Illustrative INR allowances for two adults, one room, six days. Thai-baht prices in the daily plan are separate planning ranges; reprice with your live exchange rate and dates.

Excludes shopping, alcohol, optional premium tours and any applicable visa/entry fees. These allowances are not a package price.

MAPS & ROUTES

Your daily routes

These links repeat the routes beside each day for quick access. Check the appropriate travel mode and current service before setting out.

05 / BEFORE YOU GO

Practical tips & booking order

1. Check passport and current Thai entry requirements for your nationality with the relevant official authority before booking.
2. Compare return flights to the same Bangkok airport, including baggage and arrival times.
3. Reserve three Bangkok nights and two Pattaya nights, with suitable cancellation terms.
4. Confirm airport and intercity transfers with luggage, tolls and the final price included.
5. Check the Grand Palace closure calendar and current temple tickets. Keep Koh Lan weather-dependent.
6. Submit the free TDAC within the official three-day window, including arrival day. TDAC is an arrival form, not a visa.
7. Download confirmations, maps and insurance details. Check weather and flight status again before departure.

Sources & last checked dates

Official references checked 9 September 2026. Operating details can change; budget ranges are editorial allowances.

• Grand Palace · tickets, hours and closures ↗
• Thailand Digital Arrival Card · official free portal ↗
• TDAC · submission window and FAQ ↗
• Tourism Authority of Thailand · Koh Lan ↗
• ibis Bangkok Siam · official hotel ↗
• Holiday Inn Pattaya · official hotel ↗