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Bangkok top attractions

Bangkok attractions are known for the royal river loop and one market: the Grand Palace is 500 THB, Wat Pho is 300 THB, and Chatuchak runs Saturday and Sunday only. Start the palace at 08:30 and leave the weekend market for a different morning.

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Royal loopChatuchakOne rooftop
Bangkok top attractions
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Palace500 THB; Mani Noppharat Gate 08:30
Wat Pho300 THB; massage school after
Wat Arun200 THB plus 5 THB ferry
ChatuchakSaturday and Sunday; MRT Kamphaeng Phet
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Start the Grand Palace at 08:30 via Mani Noppharat Gate, and keep shoulders and knees covered. Walk to Wat Pho, then the 5 THB Tha Tien ferry to Wat Arun, and the ticket circuit lives on Rattanakosin. Do not add Chatuchak the same morning.

Chatuchak Weekend Market is Saturday and Sunday at MRT Kamphaeng Phet, and weekdays use Or Tor Kor. Jim Thompson House sits on Soi Kasemsan 2 near BTS National Stadium, and a rooftop is a night, not a third temple. See nightlife districts if the roof is the plan.

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SightForeign ticketPair with
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew500 THBFirst stop at opening
Wat Pho300 THBWalk from the palace
Wat Arun200 THBTha Tien ferry 5 THB
ChatuchakFree entrySat-Sun only

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Common questions

How long is the royal loop?
Three to four hours if you include Wat Pho and the Wat Arun ferry. Start at 08:30.
Chatuchak on a Friday?
No. Use Or Tor Kor at the same MRT on weekdays.