Exploring the Vibrant Land of Thailand

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A moment to cherish forever!

Embarking on a Journey of Discovery

Ready to embark on this exciting adventure!

Taking off with Nok Air at 9:50 a.m., passengers will receive a declaration form to fill out for immigration.

Arrival at Don Muang Airport at 11:25 a.m., completing immigration procedures.

Heading downstairs, turning right, keep an eye out for the sign of Klook to collect your pre-booked phone SIM card.

Proceeding opposite Gate 6 to catch bus A1 (30 THB per person) to BTS Mochit station), then strolling through Chatuchak park, walking approximately 300m to G9 Bangkok hotel.

Grab your 4G Thai SIM card from Klook now

Check into the hotel at 2 p.m. and take a short rest.

At 6:30 AM: Check out from the hotel, walk to BTS Mochit station, purchase tickets to Ekamai station (44 THB).

At 7:30 AM: Upon leaving Ekamai BTS, ask for directions to the bus station for Pattaya.

Board the bus, purchase a ticket at counter 1 (108 THB).

At 7:40 AM: Bus departs, and the staff onboard will remind passengers to fasten their seatbelts.

At 10:40 AM: Arrive at Pattaya bus terminal.

Take a Tuk Tuk back to B2 South Pattaya Premier Hotel to drop off luggage and prepare for the trip to Koh Larn island.

At 11:30 AM: Ride a Tuk Tuk to the pier, take photos along the way. Choose a boat marked Koh Larn (30 THB).

Avoid selecting a Speed Boat. The boat ride takes over 40 minutes to reach the island. Rent an electric scooter (300 THB) and request a map. Drive on the LEFT side. Upon reaching the beaches, feel free to park and explore various resorts to access the beach.

At 3:30 PM: Board the return boat to Pattaya.

At 4:10 PM: Walk back to the hotel, enjoying the bustling atmosphere of Walking Street (similar to Bui Vien Street).

At 4:40 PM: Check into the hotel, and take a rest.

At 6:00 PM: Take a Grab to watch the Colosseum show pre-booked on Klook.

You can take photos with a ladyboy (40 THB per session).

From 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM: Enjoy an amazing show featuring performances from various cultural backgrounds.

Take a Grab back to the hotel and then head straight to Walking Street for some fun!

At 7:00 AM: Have a light breakfast and stroll around the pool on the 2nd floor of B2 South Pattaya.

Scheduled to visit Nong Nooch to see the Khao Chee Chan Mountain with a gold-carved Buddha image, but had to cancel due to rain.

At 11:30 AM: Check out from the hotel, head to the Pattaya bus terminal to return to Ekamai bus terminal (108 THB).

At 1:00 PM: Bus starts its journey.

At 3:40 PM: Arrive at the bus terminal, walk to BTS Ekamai to travel to Phaiya Thai station (37 THB).

At 4:00 PM: Reach Phaiya Thai station, find the way to walk to Cubic Platinum Hotel.

At 5:00 PM: Take BTS from Phaiya Thai to Asok station (37 THB), then continue to MRT Sukhumvit to Hua Lamphong station (28 THB). Exit the MRT and ask for directions to walk to China Town – a bustling area known for its street food. When using the MRT, the machine will automatically dispense a round black token along with any change, which can include both paper money and coins.

At 8:15 PM: Walk back to MRT Hua Lamphong, return to MRT Sukhumvit.

At 8:40 PM: Arrive at MRT Sukhumvit station, visit Terminal 21 for a stroll – a splendid shopping center.

At 9:30 PM: Return, buy tickets to BTS Asok station to Phaiya Thai station, and head back to the hotel. Cubic Platinum offers free Tuk Tuk pickups at certain locations. You can call the hotel to arrange pickups.

At 7:00 AM: Take BTS from Phaiya Thai to BTS Siam (note: shopping centers in this area only open at 11:00 AM). Look for breakfast spots and take photos.

At 10:00 AM: Visit Siam Paragon to see the S.E.A. Life Ocean World (pre-booked) to marvel at unique marine creatures and watch a 4D movie.

Then, stroll around Siam Paragon, Siam Centre, Siam Discovery.

Take BTS from Siam to Chitlom station, to explore Central World, Big C, and the Erawan Four-Faced Buddha statue (located at the intersection of Ratchaclamri and Phloenchit).

At 4:00 PM: Return to the hotel, get ready to visit Pratunam Market (the hotel's Tuk Tuk will provide a free ride to the market). Additionally, when leaving Cubic Hotel, turn right and walk to the main road, where Platinum Shopping Mall is located.

At 7:30 AM: Take BTS from Phaiya Thai to Saphan Taksin station, find Exit 2 to reach the pier. At 8:00 AM: Purchase an orange ticket (15 THB) or board the orange boat and buy the ticket later. The blue boat starts operating at 9:00 AM (safer option, 50 THB).

Arrive at Wat Pho temple, rent photo equipment (100 THB), then explore the temple (entrance fee 50 THB).

At 9:10 AM: Exit the temple, turn left, walk to the end of the pier, where you'll find a woman selling tickets (4 BTH) for a short boat ride to Wat Pho temple (entrance fee 100 BTH per person).

At 10:30 AM: Return to the hotel, check out.

At 11:30 AM: Enjoy a foot massage.

At 2:00 PM: Head to the airport by Taxi (use Line Man app), grab some food.

At 4:40 PM: Complete the check-in procedure for the flight back to Vietnam.

This 5-day, 4-night trip to the beautiful country has been a memorable experience with unforgettable memories. I have been truly captivated by the beauty of this place and its friendly, enthusiastic people.

Thailand – the Land of Golden Temples – a place filled with vibrant colors in my heart!

Another unforgettable trip in Thailand is now in the books! Next up, it's your turn!

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