Low Budget Itinerary • November 13-16 • Hotel near Big C Ratchadamri
RM 50-100 (approx. ฿385-770)
Near Big C Supercenter Ratchadamri
Cash essential for markets & street food
BTS Skytrain & public boats
Arrival & Local Exploration (Ratchaprasong Area)
| Time | Activity | Food to Try | Budget & Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Check-in & Settle | - | - |
| 3:00 PM | Erawan Shrine - Free Hindu shrine with cultural performances | - | Free. Walk from hotel. |
| 4:00 PM | CentralWorld & Siam Paragon - Explore malls & food courts | Som Tum Khao Soi | Food: ฿150-250 (RM 20-32). Walk or 1 BTS stop to Siam. |
| 5:30 PM | Lumpini Park - Bangkok's "Green Lung", watch monitor lizards | - | Free. Walk from hotel. |
| 7:30 PM | Patpong Night Market - Famous market (be prepared for touts) | - | Free to browse. BTS to Sala Daeng. |
| 8:30 PM | Dinner at Convent Road - Local eateries away from market chaos | Kuay Teow Reua Moo Ping | Food: ฿120-200 (RM 15-26). Walk from Patpong. |
Markets, Culture & Jazz
| Time | Activity | Food to Try | Budget & Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Chatuchak Weekend Market - One of the world's largest markets | Coconut Ice Cream Grilled Squid Thai-style Sausages | Free entry. BTS to Mo Chit. Food/Drink: ฿200 (RM 26). |
| 1:00 PM | Or Tor Kor Market - Gourmet fresh market next to Chatuchak | Mango Sticky Rice Grilled Prawns Thai Desserts | Food: ฿250 (RM 32). Walk from Chatuchak. |
| 3:00 PM | Jim Thompson House - Traditional Thai house & silk museum | - | Entry: ฿200 (RM 26). BTS to National Stadium. |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner in Victory Monument - Area known for boat noodle alley | Boat Noodles | Food: ฿150 (RM 20). BTS to Victory Monument. |
| 9:00 PM | Saxophone Pub - Legendary live music bar (blues, jazz, R&B) | - | 1 Drink: ฿200+ (RM 26+). BTS to Victory Monument. |
Note: This is over your lower budget due to the Jim Thompson entry and jazz pub, but you can adjust by skipping Jim Thompson.
Old City & River Crossings
| Time | Activity | Food to Try | Budget & Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | View Wat Arun from Across the River - Free view of Temple of Dawn | - | Transport: ฿30 (RM 4). BTS to Saphan Taksin, then public ferry. |
| 10:00 AM | Talad Phlu (Phlu Market) - Local, non-touristy market | Khanom Bueang Hoy Tod | Food: ฿150 (RM 20). BTS to Talad Phlu. |
| 1:00 PM | Free Time / Rest - Escape the midday heat | - | - |
| 5:00 PM | Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin - Original "Train Market" with vintage section | Suki Haeng Lobster Noodles | Free entry. Taxi/Bolt from BTS Udom Suk (฿100-150). Food: ฿300 (RM 39). |
| 9:00 PM | The Roof @ 38th Bar - Affordable rooftop view | - | 1 Drink: ฿250 (RM 32). BTS to Phrom Phong. |
Note: Transport cost is higher due to taxi to Rot Fai. Split with friends to reduce cost.
Green Space & Last-Minute Souvenirs
| Time | Activity | Food to Try | Budget & Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Bang Krachao - "Bangkok's Green Lung", cycling paths | - | Bike Rental: ฿100 (RM 13). BTS to Bang Na, then taxi/motorcycle to pier, boat (฿10). |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch in Bang Krachao - Riverside restaurant | Pla Pao Som Tum | Lunch: ฿200 (RM 26). |
| 2:00 PM | Big C Supercenter Ratchadamri - Last-minute souvenir shopping | - | Souvenirs: Your budget. Walk from hotel. |
| 4:00 PM | Head to Airport | - | Transport: ฿45 (RM 6). BTS to Phaya Thai, then Airport Rail Link. |