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Thailand Travel Blog: Ultimate 3-Day Bangkok Trip Plan Free for Visitors Guide

Day 1 – Old Bangkok & River Area
Day 1 – Old Bangkok & River Area

08:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Grand Palace | Category: Royal Palace & Temple | Address: Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Wat Pho | Category: Temple | Address: 2 Sanamchai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch Near Tha Tien Pier | Enjoy local Thai cuisine with view of the Chao Phraya River.

12:45 PM – 01:30 PM | Wat Arun | Category: Temple | Address: 158 Wang Doem Rd, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand

01:30 PM – 03:00 PM | Chao Phraya River Boat Ride | Category: River & Cruise Experience | Location: Chao Phraya River, Central Bangkok, Thailand

05:00 PM – 08:00 PM | Asiatique The Riverfront | Category: Night Market & Entertainment | Address: 2194 Charoen Krung Rd, Wat Phraya Krai, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120, Thailand


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Day 2 – Shopping & City Attractions

09:00 AM – 11:00 AM | ICONSIAM |Category: Shopping Mall | Address: 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600, Thailand

11:30 AM – 01:00 PM | SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World |Category: Aquarium | Address: B1-B2 Floor, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Lunch at Siam Area | Explore the restaurants and food courts around Siam Paragon, Siam Center, and Siam Square.

02:15 PM – 04:00 PM | MBK Center | Category: Shopping Mall | Address: 444 Phayathai Rd, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Lumphini Park | Category: City Park | Address: 192 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

07:30 PM Onwards | Khao San Road | Category: Nightlife Street | Address: Khao San Rd, Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand


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Day 3 – Weekend Market & Theme Park

08:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Visit Chatuchak Weekend Market (Open on Saturdays and Sundays only) | Category: Market  | Location: Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900, Thailand

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch Break

02:00 PM – 07:00 PM: Visit Safari World | Category: Zoo & Safari Park | Location: 99 Panya Indra Rd, Sam Wa Tawan Tok, Khlong Sam Wa, Bangkok 10510, Thailand


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Travel Tips to Cover Day 1

Recommended Boat Options for Your Day 1 Bangkok Itinerary

Use & Book the Chao Phraya Express Boat in Bangkok

For most tourists, you do not need to book in advance. Simply go to the pier, buy a ticket, and board the next boat. Tickets are available at major piers such as Sathorn Pier (Central Pier) or directly onboard at smaller piers.

  • For budget travelers: Orange Flag Boat 

  • For tourists planning multiple river attractions in one day: Blue Flag Tourist Boat 

  • For quicker transportation: Yellow Flag Boat


Travel Tips to Cover Day 2 & 3

BTS Skytrain Bangkok – How to Buy Tickets & Use It

The BTS Skytrain is the fastest way to travel between many Bangkok attractions, including Chatuchak, MBK Center, SEA LIFE Bangkok, Lumphini Park, and ICONSIAM (via connecting transport). It operates mainly on the Sukhumvit and Silom lines.

Option 1: Buy a Single Journey Ticket

Best if you're using BTS only a few times.

  1. Go to any BTS station.

  2. Use the ticket vending machine or ticket counter.

  3. Select your destination station.

  4. Pay the fare (distance-based).

  5. Receive a ticket card.

  6. Tap the card at the entry gate and insert it at the exit gate.

Option 2: Buy a Rabbit Card (Recommended for Tourists)

Best if you're staying 2–5 days and using BTS frequently.

Benefits:

No need to buy tickets for every trip. | Faster entry and exit | Can be topped up with additional credit | Accepted on BTS lines and can also be used on some connected transport services, including the Chao Phraya Express Boat.

How to get one:

  1. Visit any BTS ticket office.

  2. Show your passport.

  3. Purchase a Rabbit Card.

  4. Add travel credit (top-up).

  5. Tap in and tap out at station gates.

Option 3: BTS One-Day Pass

If you plan many BTS rides in a single day, ask for a One-Day Pass at a BTS ticket office. It allows unlimited rides on the BTS Green Line for that day.

BTS Stations for Your Bangkok Itinerary

Chatuchak Weekend Market - Mo Chit BTS Station | MBK Center - National Stadium BTS Station | Lumphini Park - Sala Daeng BTS Station | ICONSIAM - Krung Thon Buri → Gold Line BTS Station | Asiatique - Saphan Taksin + Boat BTS Station

Best Cab Options in Bangkok

  • Grab | Recommended for: Most tourists |English-language app | Fixed fare shown before booking | Card or cash payment options available

  • Bolt | Recommended for: Budget travelers | Often cheaper than Grab | Easy-to-use ride-hailing app

  • Metered Taxi | Recommended for: Short trips | Pay according to the meter | Always ensure the driver switches on the meter before starting the journey

  • Airport Taxi | Recommended for: Airport transfers | Available at official airport taxi stands | Convenient for arrivals and departures


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