One Day Tour of Siam: A Country Boy's Edition for Bangkok

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“Visit Siam - Pay Homage to Erawan Shrine - Delicious Cafes” A Country Kid’s Edition Going to Bangkok

If you get to visit Bangkok for one day, how can you make the most of your trip? Today, we have a complete plan for you, including paying homage to the Buddha, asking for blessings, shopping, walking around Siam, and eating at many great restaurants!

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08:00 AM – Start your day at Erawan Shrine

Location: Ratchaprasong Intersection (BTS Chidlom)

Start your day by paying homage to Erawan Shrine, a sacred shrine that Thais and foreigners like to worship to ask for blessings for work, money, love, and luck.

Offerings: 12 incense sticks, flowers (marigold garlands), water
How to pay homage: Pay homage in all 4 directions, turning right (starting from the front first)

After paying homage to the Buddha, stop for breakfast!

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09:00 AM – Delicious breakfast at After You or Greyhound Café

Location: CentralWorld (5-minute walk from Erawan Shrine)

Breakfast options

✅ After You – Recommended menu: Fresh milk bread, Kakigori, Soft butter toast
✅ Greyhound Café – Recommended: Salmon Tom Yum, Omelet rice with basil, Fried chicken wings

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10:30 AM – Siam Center & Siam Paragon, popular shopping spots

Getting there: BTS Chidlom -> BTS Siam

What to do in Siam?

✅ Walk around Siam Center – Shop for Thai and international fashion brands such as CPS, Adidas, Nike
✅ Siam Discovery – A hub for lifestyle and cool gadgets
✅ Paragon Gourmet Market – A must-visit for foodies! Lots of premium food

If you come on Saturday-Sunday, there might be a fair or cool event at Paragon Hall.

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12:30 PM – Lunch at delicious restaurants in Siam

Walked so much that I'm hungry, let's stop by and eat!

Great restaurant options

✅ "Zaab Eli" (Siam Center) - Spicy Isan food such as tam thad, grilled chicken, and pork waterfall
✅ "Tonkatsu Wako" (Paragon) - Juicy Japanese-style fried pork tonkatsu
✅ "Bake a Wish" (Siam Paragon) - Japanese desserts such as cream puffs and pancakes

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14:00 - Chic cafes with great photo opportunities

After eating, you need to find a nice cafe to chill out

Recommended cafes in Siam

✅ "Fuu Kakigori" (Siam Square Soi 3) - Fluffy and soft shaved ice kakigori
✅ "BRIX Dessert Bar" (Siam Paragon) - Homemade waffles and ice cream
✅ "Too Good For You" (Siam Square One) - Popular bubble milk tea

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16:00 - Walk around MBK or Chula Soi 5

If you still have time Continue walking at MBK Center or go to Soi Chula 5 (near Siam)

Evening activities

✅ MBK Center – A source of cheap souvenirs, clothes, bags, mobile phones, gadgets
✅ Chula Soi 5 – Beautiful cafes and delicious street food shops
✅ Sky Walk Siam-Chitlom – Take beautiful photos with a city view

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18:00 – Delicious dinner before going home

After walking around all day, find something to eat to fill your stomach before going back!

Recommended restaurants

✅ “Suay” (Siam Paragon) – Premium Thai food such as grilled river prawns, Tom Yum Goong
✅ “Kobe Steak House” (Siam Square Soi 2) – Kurobuta beef and pork steak
✅ “After Yum” (Siam Square One) – Must-visit for yum lovers! There are many types of food, such as fresh shrimp salad and pickled crab roe salad.

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19:30 – Depart with souvenirs

Before going home, you must have souvenirs from Bangkok.

✅ Snacks from After You – such as Basque cheesecake, toast
✅ Snacks from Gourmet Market (Paragon) – such as dried mango, crispy pork slices
✅ Clothes from Siam Square – trendy fashion at a lovely price

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Summary of the trip “Country Kid Goes to Bangkok”

✅ Pray for blessings at Erawan Shrine
✅ Walk around and shop at Siam Center/Paragon
✅ Explore famous restaurants, savory and sweet dishes
✅ End the trip at MBK or Soi Chula 5 before returning

Rough budget: 1,500 - 2,500 baht (depending on eating and shopping)

Go home with good memories and a slightly lighter wallet, lol