One Week in Bangkok — Day by Day Itinerary

Updated 2026 · Totally Bangkok

Seven days structured to cover the essential Bangkok experience without burnout.

Days 1–2: Foundation

Grand Palace complex and Wat Pho; Chinatown evening; day 2: Jim Thompson House, Lumphini Park, a cooking class.

Days 3–4: Neighbourhood Immersion

Day 3: Chatuchak if weekend, Or Tor Kor Market plus Ari neighbourhood; Day 4: Thonglor and Ekkamai cafes and galleries.

Day 5: River and West Bank

Chao Phraya boat from Sathorn to the Old City; walk to Wat Arun; Royal Barge Museum; Klong Lat Mayom if a weekend.

Day 6: Day Trip

Ayutthaya (2 hours, train or tour) or Amphawa floating market (weekend only) — a full day out of the city.

Day 7: Slow Day

Thai massage in the morning; final neighbourhood wander; Asiatique for the riverside sunset; farewell dinner at a destination restaurant.