Food and activity recommendation

Bangkok Trip Itinerary - October 2024

Hello All I would love to get some recommendations and help with this Itinerary.

We are from Australia and will be traveling with my wife, 4-year-old child, my mother, and my aunt. They are all fit and open to trying new things.

we are in our 30's and 50's and love to eat and to research this I used reddit, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and blogs.

Since we are only in Bangkok for a short time we are trying to fit in as much as possible.

Key Notes:

  • we have already visited the floating markets, Chatuchak Market, MBK, and many of the temples but this was over 8 years ago.
  • We plan to walk most of it and use a mixture of GRAB and MTR for transportation.

Day 1: 20th October - Arrival Day

  • arrive at 16:40pm
  • 6:00 PM: Check into hotel
  • Visit ICON Siam
    • Dinner at Sooksiam
    • Shop and explore ICON Siam
    • Watch the water show

Day 2: 21st October - Shopping Day

  • Morning:
    • Shopping at Siam Paragon
    • Stop at Karun Thai Tea (popular on social media)
  • Lunch: Nara Bangkok or Jumbo Restaurant (Which would you recommend?)
  • Afternoon:
    • Continue shopping at CentralWorld
    • Visit Fairtex (cheaper than my home country)
    • Explore Siam Square and people-watch
    • Visit Banthat Thong Rd (What would you recommend?)
  • Dinner: Jeh O Chula
  • Dessert: Jae Wan
  • Snacks:
    • Fried banana at Rama 5
    • Pa Nee Kung Chae Nam Pla

Day 3: 22nd October - Mixed Day

  • Morning:
    • Watchara (Private Muay Thai training for beginners - any recommendations?)
    • Relax at Pitapata Massage
  • Lunch: Somboon Seafood or Thong Smith
  • Afternoon:
    • Visit the Erawan Shrine
    • Snack shopping at Big C Supercenter Ratchadamri
    • Visit Gayson Amarin (LV store)
  • Dinner: Copper Beyond Buffet (Is it really worth the hype from social media?)

Day 4: 23rd October - Exploring Day

  • Morning: Explore Bang Rak and Talat Noi areas
  • Lunch: Tum Sue Tum Suan, Aunglo, or Supanniga (Which would you pick?)
  • Afternoon: Afternoon tea at the hotel
  • Explore Sampheng Market
    • aoon pottery (buy pottery)
  • Dinner: Chinatown
    • Fikeaw Yaowarat or T & K Seafood (or other recommendations?)
    • A Ee Wan Yen for dessert
    • Ba Hao Tian Mi - Yaowarat for more dessert
    • Pa Tong Go Savoey

Day 5: 24th October - Eating Day

  • Morning: Yokkao private Muay Thai lesson
  • Lunch: Pad Mark
  • Dessert:
    • Bijoux de Beurre Echire
    • Mae Varee
  • Explore and shop Thanon Ekkamai, EmSphere, and EmQuartier
    • CUTBOY
    • Visit Siam Green
  • Lunch 2: Rung Rueang Pork Noodle (left shop)
  • Tailoring at Best Tailor Bangkok | Signature's Collection
  • Evening at JODD Fair Rama 5 (Recent reviews suggest many stalls are missing and there are repetitive stalls. Worth visiting?)

Day 6: 25th October - Relaxation Day

  • Morning: River Cruise (Would you recommend daytime or nighttime?)
  • Lunch and Café Hopping:
    • Wattana Panich
    • Here X hai
    • En Gelato
  • Revisit any places we enjoyed or didnt get enough time to explore
  • Dinner: At the hotel
  • Pack for the next leg of the trip.

Is there anything I am missing and will regret not seeing or doing?

Thank you in advance for any knowledge and recommendation.