12 days in Bangkok, Chonburi & Pattaya Itinerary

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Wat Chanyawat as well as The Grand Palace. Kids will enjoy Wat Pho and Spas. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), stroll around Lumpini Park, get a taste of the local shopping with Chatuchak Weekend Market, and browse the different shops at Siam Paragon.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Bangkok day trip planner.

Chennai, India to Bangkok is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Chennai to Bangkok is 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in October, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Chonburi.

Tourism has thrived for a long time in the popular eastern port city of Chonburi, thanks to the relaxing seaside getaway that the city provides.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Khao Kheow Open Zoo and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wihan Thep Sathit Phra Ki Ti Chaloem. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Bang Saen Beach, then make a trip to Khao Sam Muk, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Khao Phra Khru Viewpoint.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Chonburi online vacation builder.

You can drive from Bangkok to Chonburi in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in October, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Pattaya.

Famous for its nightlife and activity-filled seafront, Pattaya remains a major party destination for tourists and expats in Thailand.

Kids will appreciate attractions like The Sanctuary Of Truth and Walking Street Pattaya. Change things up with a short trip to Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden in Na Chom Thian (about 42 minutes away). There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Koh Larn, enjoy the sand and surf at Jomtien Beach, make a trip to Pattaya Floating Market, and cool off at Cartoon Network Amazone.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Pattaya trip itinerary builder app.

Getting from Chonburi to Pattaya by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Pattaya can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.