One Day Tour of Siam: A Country Boy's Edition for Bangkok

#GetDiscountsWithoutLuck #ShareTravelPlan “Visit Siam - Pay Homage to Erawan Shrine - Delicious Cafes” A Country Kid’s Edition Going to Bangkok If you get to visit Bangkok for one day, how can you make the most of your trip? Today, we have a complete plan for you, including paying homage to the Buddha, asking for blessings, shopping, walking around Siam, and eating at many great restaurants! ⸻ 08:00 AM – Start your day at Erawan Shrine Location: Ratchaprasong Intersection (BTS Chidlom) Start your day by paying homage to Erawan Shrine, a sacred shrine that Thais and foreigners like to worship to ask for blessings for work, money, love, and luck. Offerings: 12 incense sticks, flowers (marigold garlands), water How to pay homage: Pay homage in all 4 directions, turning right (starting from the front first) After paying homage to the Buddha, stop for breakfast! ⸻ 09:00 AM – Delicious breakfast at After You or Greyhound Café Location: CentralWorld (5-minute walk from Erawan Shrine) Breakfast options ✅ After You – Recommended menu: Fresh milk bread, Kakigori, Soft butter toast ✅ Greyhound Café – Recommended: Salmon Tom Yum, Omelet rice with basil, Fried chicken wings ⸻ 10:30 AM – Siam Center & Siam Paragon, popular shopping spots Getting there: BTS Chidlom -> BTS Siam What to do in Siam? ✅ Walk around Siam Center – Shop for Thai and international fashion brands such as CPS, Adidas, Nike ✅ Siam Discovery – A hub for lifestyle and cool gadgets ✅ Paragon Gourmet Market – A must-visit for foodies! Lots of premium food If you come on Saturday-Sunday, there might be a fair or cool event at Paragon Hall. ⸻ 12:30 PM – Lunch at delicious restaurants in Siam Walked so much that I'm hungry, let's stop by and eat! Great restaurant options ✅ "Zaab Eli" (Siam Center) - Spicy Isan food such as tam thad, grilled chicken, and pork waterfall ✅ "Tonkatsu Wako" (Paragon) - Juicy Japanese-style fried pork tonkatsu ✅ "Bake a Wish" (Siam Paragon) - Japanese desserts such as cream puffs and pancakes ⸻ 14:00 - Chic cafes with great photo opportunities After eating, you need to find a nice cafe to chill out Recommended cafes in Siam ✅ "Fuu Kakigori" (Siam Square Soi 3) - Fluffy and soft shaved ice kakigori ✅ "BRIX Dessert Bar" (Siam Paragon) - Homemade waffles and ice cream ✅ "Too Good For You" (Siam Square One) - Popular bubble milk tea ⸻ 16:00 - Walk around MBK or Chula Soi 5 If you still have time Continue walking at MBK Center or go to Soi Chula 5 (near Siam) Evening activities ✅ MBK Center – A source of cheap souvenirs, clothes, bags, mobile phones, gadgets ✅ Chula Soi 5 – Beautiful cafes and delicious street food shops ✅ Sky Walk Siam-Chitlom – Take beautiful photos with a city view ⸻ 18:00 – Delicious dinner before going home After walking around all day, find something to eat to fill your stomach before going back! Recommended restaurants ✅ “Suay” (Siam Paragon) – Premium Thai food such as grilled river prawns, Tom Yum Goong ✅ “Kobe Steak House” (Siam Square Soi 2) – Kurobuta beef and pork steak ✅ “After Yum” (Siam Square One) – Must-visit for yum lovers! There are many types of food, such as fresh shrimp salad and pickled crab roe salad. ⸻ 19:30 – Depart with souvenirs Before going home, you must have souvenirs from Bangkok. ✅ Snacks from After You – such as Basque cheesecake, toast ✅ Snacks from Gourmet Market (Paragon) – such as dried mango, crispy pork slices ✅ Clothes from Siam Square – trendy fashion at a lovely price ⸻ Summary of the trip “Country Kid Goes to Bangkok” ✅ Pray for blessings at Erawan Shrine ✅ Walk around and shop at Siam Center/Paragon ✅ Explore famous restaurants, savory and sweet dishes ✅ End the trip at MBK or Soi Chula 5 before returning Rough budget: 1,500 - 2,500 baht (depending on eating and shopping) Go home with good memories and a slightly lighter wallet, lol