Leisure · couple · 26–31 Mar 2025

Thailand

Phuket → Bangkok → Pattaya

Dates

26–31 Mar 2025

Duration

6 days

Travelers

couple

Budget

THB 36,200

Excludes international flights, for 2

Phi Phi IslandGrand PalacePattaya Beach

Wed 26 Mar

Arrive → Phuket

9 stops

Flight9:15 AM

Depart Dhaka DAC — BS217, US-Bangla Airlines.

Flight1:05 PM

Land Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Clear immigration + bags. Out by ~2:00 PM.

Transport2:00 PM

Grab: Suvarnabhumi BKK → Don Mueang DMK. ~1–1.5 hrs. THB 350–450. Use Grab app to avoid overcharging.

Food2:30 PM

Quick bite at DMK: Airport Food Court (THB 100–150) or S&P Restaurant (sit-down, THB 250–350/person).

Flight5:15 PM

Flight FD3009, Thai AirAsia: DMK → Phuket HKT. 1h 30m.

Flight6:45 PM

Arrive Phuket International Airport HKT.

Rest7:30 PM

Check in: Quip Bed & Breakfast, Phuket.

Food8:30 PM

Dinner — hotel restaurant (easy option) or One Chun Café & Restaurant (authentic local Thai, walkable). THB 300–500.

Evening10:00 PM

Bangla Road nightlife, Patong Beach. Bars, live music, street entertainment. Grab ~15–20 mins, THB 300 each way.

Full text · 6 days · couple · leisure

Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive → Phuket

Wed 26 Mar

  1. 9:15 AMFlightDepart Dhaka DAC — BS217, US-Bangla Airlines.
  2. 1:05 PMFlightLand Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Clear immigration + bags. Out by ~2:00 PM.
  3. 2:00 PMTransportGrab: Suvarnabhumi BKK → Don Mueang DMK. ~1–1.5 hrs. THB 350–450. Use Grab app to avoid overcharging.
  4. 2:30 PMFoodQuick bite at DMK: Airport Food Court (THB 100–150) or S&P Restaurant (sit-down, THB 250–350/person).
  5. 5:15 PMFlightFlight FD3009, Thai AirAsia: DMK → Phuket HKT. 1h 30m.
  6. 6:45 PMFlightArrive Phuket International Airport HKT.
  7. 7:30 PMRestCheck in: Quip Bed & Breakfast, Phuket.
  8. 8:30 PMFoodDinner — hotel restaurant (easy option) or One Chun Café & Restaurant (authentic local Thai, walkable). THB 300–500.
  9. 10:00 PMEveningBangla Road nightlife, Patong Beach. Bars, live music, street entertainment. Grab ~15–20 mins, THB 300 each way.

Day 2 — Phi Phi Island

Thu 27 Mar

  1. 7:00 AMTransportHotel pickup & transfer to pier. Included with most tours or short taxi THB 200–300.
  2. 8:00 AMActivityFull-day Phi Phi Island tour. Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, snorkeling spots & Viking Cave. ~THB 1,500/person. Lunch included on board. ~4 hrs return.
  3. 4:00 PMTransportReturn boat to Rassada Pier, Phuket.
  4. 6:00 PMRestBack at Quip B&B. Rest and freshen up.
  5. 8:00 PMFoodDinner — hotel (relaxing) or Tu Kab Khao (southern Thai cuisine, 5-min walk). THB 400–700.

Day 3 — Phuket Highlights

Fri 28 Mar

  1. 8:00 AMActivityBig Buddha (free) + Wat Chalong (~THB 50 donation). ~2 hrs total. Taxi ~25 mins, THB 350. Cover knees and shoulders.
  2. 10:30 AMActivityKata Beach. Swim, relax, and enjoy the clear water. ~2.5 hrs. Taxi ~15 mins, THB 200.
  3. 1:30 PMFoodKaron Viewpoint — panoramic 3-bay view — then lunch at Heaven Restaurant. Taxi ~5 mins, THB 100–150.
  4. 3:30 PMActivityFree time — Old Phuket Town: Sino-Portuguese heritage buildings, street art, cafés. Coffee at Three Monkeys Restaurant.
  5. 6:00 PMActivityPhuket Fantasea cultural show — elephants, acrobatics, magic. ~THB 1,800–2,000/person. Dinner included at venue. Taxi ~40 mins, THB 600 round trip.

Day 4 — Phuket → Bangkok

Sat 29 Mar

  1. 6:30 AMTransportCheck out. Taxi to Phuket Airport HKT. ~30 mins, THB 300–400.
  2. 8:50 AMFlightFlight FD8057, Thai AirAsia: HKT → Bangkok Don Mueang DMK. 1h 25m.
  3. 10:15 AMFlightArrive Bangkok Don Mueang DMK.
  4. 11:00 AMTransportGrab to QG Resort. ~20 mins, THB 250.
  5. 11:30 AMRestCheck in: QG Resort, Bangkok.
  6. 12:00 PMActivityGrand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew. ~1.5 hrs. THB 400/person. Smart dress required — cover knees and shoulders. Sarongs at gate.
  7. 1:30 PMActivityWat Arun (Temple of Dawn). THB 100/person. 5-min ferry from Tha Tien pier, THB 5.
  8. 3:00 PMActivityChatuchak Weekend Market. Free. Hundreds of stalls — fashion, antiques, crafts, street food. Open weekends only.
  9. 5:30 PMTransportReturn to QG Resort. Freshen up.
  10. 7:00 PMFoodChao Phraya River Dinner Cruise. ~THB 1,500/person. City skyline at night, live music, buffet dinner.

Day 5 — Pattaya Day Trip

Sun 30 Mar

  1. 8:00 AMTransportDepart for Pattaya. ~2 hrs. Private taxi THB 1,500–2,000 round trip or shared minivan THB 200–300/person.
  2. 10:00 AMActivitySanctuary of Truth — all-wood ancient-style castle by the sea. THB 500/person. ~1.5 hrs.
  3. 12:00 PMActivityPattaya Beach walk + Pattaya Floating Market. THB 200 entry. Thai street food, souvenirs, boat rides.
  4. 2:00 PMFoodLunch at The Glass House Pattaya — beachfront seafood dining. THB 600–900/person.
  5. 4:00 PMActivityBig Buddha Hill (Wat Phra Yai). Free. 18-metre Buddha overlooking Pattaya Bay.
  6. 6:00 PMEveningAlcazar Cabaret Show (optional). THB 800/person. World-famous cabaret — spectacular costumes and choreography.
  7. 8:00 PMTransportReturn to Bangkok. ~2 hrs.

Day 6 — Departure

Mon 31 Mar

  1. 10:30 AMTransportAirport transfer: QG Resort → Suvarnabhumi BKK. ~30 mins, THB 500. Book through hotel the night before.
  2. 11:30 AMActivityArrive BKK. Check-in + security. US-Bangla Airlines BS218, Terminal 2.
  3. 1:55 PMFlightFlight BS218 departs Bangkok BKK.
  4. 3:25 PMFlightLand Dhaka DAC — Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Terminal 1.

Flights

Outbound · DAC → BKK
Wed 26 Mar · 9:15 AM → 1:05 PM · BS217 · US-Bangla Airlines
Return · BKK → DAC
Mon 31 Mar · 1:55 PM → 3:25 PM · BS218 · US-Bangla Airlines

Accommodation

Quip Bed & Breakfast · Phuket
3 nights · 26–29 Mar
QG Resort · Bangkok
2 nights · 29–31 Mar

Route

  1. DAC
  2. Phuket · via flight
  3. Phi Phi Island · via boat (daytrip)
  4. Bangkok · via flight
  5. Pattaya · via bus (daytrip)
  6. DAC

Budget estimate · THB

Transport — all routes (for 2)
THB 9,000
Entry fees & tours (for 2)
THB 11,000
Food — 6 days (for 2)
THB 9,000
Accommodation — 5 nights (for 2)
THB 7,200
Total estimate
THB 36,200

Excludes international flights, for 2

Notes

Currency
1 USD ≈ THB 34 · 1 BDT ≈ THB 0.31 (approx, March 2025)
Transport
Use Grab app for taxis in Bangkok and Phuket — avoids metered taxi haggling. For Pattaya, negotiate a fixed price before boarding or book a private car.
Airports
Bangkok has two airports: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) for international, Don Mueang (DMK) for AirAsia domestic. BKK→DMK transfer takes ~1–1.5 hrs; allow at least 2 hrs buffer.
Dress Code
Cover knees and shoulders at Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and Wat Chalong. Sarongs can be borrowed at temple entrances.
Cash
Carry THB cash — street food, tuk-tuks, and markets are cash-only. ATMs widely available in Bangkok and Phuket (THB 220 foreign fee per transaction).