Temples, river ferries and the best street food of your life, squeezed into one vivid weekend.
Two days is barely enough for Bangkok, but it is enough to fall for it. Start at dawn with the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, then take the Chao Phraya express boat to Wat Arun as the light softens over the river.
Spend your evening in the old city's street-food alleys or aboard a riverside dinner cruise. On day two, cross to Thonburi's quiet canals by long-tail boat, browse Chatuchak or the weekend markets, and end with cocktails on a rooftop above Sukhumvit.
Use the BTS and river boats to beat the traffic, carry small change for food stalls, and dress modestly for temples. A 48-hour taster leaves most visitors planning a return.
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