Thailand
Bangkok
Give Bangkok three days: riverside temples in the mornings, markets and malls through the heat, street food and rooftops at night. We have mapped 4 sights, 1 activity and 1 outdoor spot here, each with a reason to go.
- Places
- 10
- Curated routes
- 1
- Best season
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- March
- Coolest month
- September
- Wettest month
- September
4 See · 1 Do · 1 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 1 Drink · 1 Shop
Bangkok to the Andaman
from our route notes
36°C / 97°F avg high
30°C / 87°F avg high
about 278 mm rain
Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.
Things to do in Bangkok
10 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.
See
4 sights worth building a day around across Rattanakosin, Thonburi and Pathum Wan.
Photo: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0SeeGrand Palace
Royal complex housing Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha.
Tip Shoulders and knees must be covered; go at 8:30am opening.
Photo: Mastertongapollo · CC BY-SA 4.0SeeWat Pho
Temple of the 46-meter Reclining Buddha and a famous traditional massage school.
Tip Book a massage at the school on site after touring.
Photo: Mastertongapollo · CC BY-SA 4.0SeeWat Arun
Riverside temple with a porcelain-covered spire, reached by a short ferry.
Tip Cross from Tha Tien pier; views are best from the far bank at sunset.
Photo: Don Ramey Logan · CC BY-SA 3.0
Do
1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in Riverside.
Photo: Nicole Timpe · GoogleDoChao Phraya Express Boat
Cheap river ferry linking the old city, temples and Chinatown.
Tip The orange-flag boat runs a flat fare on most routes.
Outdoors
1 outdoor spot for fresh air in Pathum Wan.
Photo: Terence Ong · CC BY 2.5
Eat
Where we would book a table in Bangkok in Phra Nakhon.
Photo: Sais.isa · CC BY-SA 4.0EatJay Fai
Michelin-starred street-food stall known for crab omelets cooked over charcoal.
Tip Expect long waits; book online or arrive before opening.
Photo: Thipsamai · Google
Drink
Our picks for a drink in Bangkok in Bang Rak.
Photo: Sky Bar · GoogleDrinkSky Bar at Lebua
Open-air bar 63 floors up on the State Tower, overlooking the river.
Tip Smart-casual dress code; drinks are expensive.
Shop
Markets and shops worth the detour in Chatuchak.
Photo: Azreey · CC BY-SA 3.0ShopChatuchak Weekend Market
Huge weekend market with over 10,000 stalls selling clothes, crafts and food.
Tip Go Saturday or Sunday morning before it gets hot.
How to fit Bangkok into a trip
Bangkok is stop 1 of 3 on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Follow it as-is or lift Bangkok into your own plan.
Stop 1 of 3
Bangkok to the Andaman
Night markets, mountain temples & limestone islands
- Trip length
- 11 days
- Best season
- Nov – Mar
- Pace
- easy
- Next: Chiang Mai
Getting here and onward
- Bangkok to Chiang MaiChiang Mai is about 582 km / 362 mi away in a straight line
Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.
Bangkok month by month
Average daily highs run from 30°C / 87°F in September to 36°C / 97°F in March. September is the wettest month, with about 278 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.
- Jan33° / 91°F average high, in our recommended season
- Feb35° / 96°F average high, in our recommended season
- Mar36° / 97°F average high, in our recommended season
- Apr36° / 97°F average high
- May34° / 92°F average high
- Jun32° / 89°F average high
- Jul31° / 89°F average high
- Aug31° / 88°F average high
- Sep30° / 87°F average high
- Oct30° / 87°F average high
- Nov30° / 87°F average high, in our recommended season
- Dec31° / 87°F average high, in our recommended season
Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Bangkok weather and the best time to visit →
Bangkok questions, answered
How many days do you need in Bangkok?
Our route notes suggest 3 days in Bangkok. On our Bangkok to the Andaman route it is stop 1 of 3 in a 11-day trip. The listed visit times for our 10 places add up to roughly 14 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.
What is Bangkok best known for?
Give Bangkok three days: riverside temples in the mornings, markets and malls through the heat, street food and rooftops at night. Standouts on our list: Grand Palace (Royal complex housing Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha); Wat Pho (Temple of the 46-meter Reclining Buddha and a famous traditional massage school); Wat Arun (Riverside temple with a porcelain-covered spire, reached by a short ferry).
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
Our Bangkok to the Andaman route is best Nov – Mar. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in March (36°C / 97°F), the coolest in September (30°C / 87°F) and the most rain in September (about 278 mm).
What are the best things to do in Bangkok?
Start with Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Chao Phraya Express Boat and Jim Thompson House. Our guide lists 10 places in all, from 4 sights, 1 activity, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat, 1 bar or café and 1 shop.
Where should a group eat in Bangkok?
Our picks: Jay Fai (Phra Nakhon); Thipsamai Pad Thai (Phra Nakhon). Expect long waits; book online or arrive before opening (Jay Fai).
Plan Bangkok with your crew
Open the Bangkok to the Andaman route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 10 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.
Plan around Bangkok
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