7-Day Thailand — Bangkok + Phuket

Classic Indian outbound Thailand loop — 3 nights Bangkok with the temple-shopping-rooftop trio, 4 nights Phuket beaches and a Phi Phi day-trip. Mid-tier hotels in good locations.

1. Day 1

   Bangkok arrival + Grand Palace

   Morning

   Arrive at BKK. Transfer to Sukhumvit area hotel.

   Afternoon

   Grand Palace + Wat Pho. Carry covered clothing.

   Evening

   Asiatique riverfront for shopping + dinner.

   ★ Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho — bigger than the photos suggest.

2. Day 2

   Chao Phraya + Chinatown

   Morning

   Long-tail boat tour of the Chao Phraya canals.

   Afternoon

   Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Climb to the top for the city view.

   Evening

   Chinatown street food — Yaowarat road.

   ★ Pad thai from a roadside stall, eaten standing up.

3. Day 3

   Shopping + Rooftop Sundowner

   Morning

   MBK + Siam Paragon for shopping.

   Afternoon

   Massage at Health Land (legit Thai spa, not the tourist trap variety).

   Evening

   Vertigo rooftop bar at Banyan Tree for sunset.

   ★ Cocktail at the 61st floor — the Bangkok skyline panorama.

4. Day 4

   Bangkok to Phuket

   Morning

   Morning flight to HKT. Transfer to Patong/Karon beach.

   Afternoon

   Check in. Beach time.

   Evening

   Bangla Road walk-through (touristy but iconic).

   ★ First Andaman sunset.

5. Day 5

   Phi Phi Islands Day Trip

   Morning

   Speedboat to Phi Phi from Patong pier (1 hr).

   Afternoon

   Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach. Snorkel time.

   Evening

   Back to Phuket by 5pm. Dinner at Kan Eang seafood.

   ★ Maya Bay in person — reopened after the 'Beach' film fame.

6. Day 6

   Phuket Old Town + Big Buddha

   Morning

   Phuket Old Town — Sino-Portuguese shophouses.

   Afternoon

   Big Buddha + Wat Chalong.

   Evening

   Promthep Cape for sunset. Dinner at Kata.

   ★ Promthep at sunset — postcard view.

7. Day 7

   Beach morning + Departure

   Morning

   Last swim. Massage at the hotel.

   Afternoon

   Late check-out. Transfer to HKT.

   Evening

   Departure.

   ★ Mango sticky rice for breakfast.