12 days Family trip in Thailand: where to go?

[3road]

Hi

 

My dad and mom, (75 and 70) will come to TH for 12 days in JAn and I am trying to make a simple itinerary.

 

They dont like the beach much, (so no Phuket or Pattaya)  they like more history, eating out, and considering their age I dont want to over travel either.

 

How many days do you suggest spending in Bangkok? Other than Bkk where would you suggest to spend the remaining days?

 

thanks a lot.

[Isaanbiker]

  If they don't like the beach, try Pai in Mae Hong Son. Take a plane from Bkk to CM, then a cab to the bus station.

 

Staying in Bangkok for two days must be enough to see some temples, etc...

 

   Vans drive every hour. It's a breathtaking ride to get there, hundreds of curves through the mountains. Get a better resort in Pai and enjoy the area.

 

   There's a swimming pool, a hot water spring, a waterfall and plenty of nice other places to visit. 

 

    You could also stop for a night in CM and take them to the night market to get some stuff. 

 

   Please have a look here: http://www.thailand-guide.com/mae-hong-son/pai/

 

   

Edited December 22, 2019 by Isaanbiker

[BritManToo]

At those ages maybe they're just like to sit at home with you, and a few trips to local temples and restaurants for an hour or two.

[Pilotman]

This has already been answered in another very recent post? Read the replies on that one. 

[Kinnock]

I suggest avoiding difficult travel, as the flight here will be enough.

 

Perhaps use a Grab van for all of you to go to Wat Po (smaller and less crowded than the Grand Palace, but just as exotic), then get the 'taa leuer' cross river ferry to Wat Arun - short easy boat trip but still feels like an adventure.

 

Another day in Bangkok could be car to Saphan Taksin, then Oriental Hotel boat the hotel for afternoon tea.

 

Central World to see the Christmas lights.

 

One night in the weird and wonderful Buddy Oriental Hotel at Nonthaburi could be another short over nighter.  

 

Then a van to Ayuthaya, get a hotel near the sights to make visiting easy.  

 

Or Kanchanaburi to see the bridge?

 

One day easy travel out, overnight, one day back.

 

 

[scubascuba3]

Dragging them around temples will get boring quick. Go for a relaxing 2 weeks, maybe stay in a condo in Pratamak, Pattaya, nice pool, then access to lots of falang food at T21 or Central or loads of restaurants about. They don't need to see Walking St and go to beaches. Both will enjoy massages

[CharlieH]

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[Puchaiyank]

Since one unhelpful comment has already been removed...I will only say take them to some world class restaurants...they will remember and appreciate your efforts...

[Kinnock]

16 minutes ago, Puchaiyank said:

Since one unhelpful comment has already been removed...I will only say take them to some world class restaurants...they will remember and appreciate your efforts...

Good idea.  The restaurant at the top of the Mahanakorn building may be a good one - it connects directly to the BTS to make travel easier, and as the highest in Bangkok they could see all of the city in one lunch.

[Yinn]

5 hours ago, 3road said:

They dont like the beach much, (so no Phuket or Pattaya)  they like more history, eating out, and considering their age I dont want to over travel either.

Ayutthaya and Sukhothai have wonderful history.

 

A UNESCO World Heritage City, Sukhothai houses a vast number of historical sites and temple ruins. As the first capital of Siam, the Sukhothai Kingdom (1238 – 1438) was the cradle of Thai civilisation – the birthplace of Thai art, architecture and language. ‘Sukhothai’ means ‘the dawn of happiness’, and the kingdom did enjoy an extended period of peace and prosperity until it was annexed by the Ayutthaya Kingdom.

 

 

And Ayutthaya 

The Historic City of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350, was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom.  It flourished from the 14th to the 18th centuries, during which time it grew to be one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban areas and a center of global diplomacy and commerce. 

 

I recommend two night at each place. I go before. I love it.

[Suetape]

If they enjoy cooking try a cooking class.  I've been to many and one of my favorites is AMITA,  162/17 Soi Wutthakat 14 Wutthakat Road,
Talad Plu Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (662) 466 8966

 

Hotel pickup and drop-off included.  

 

p.s.  It's been a few years since I've seen 70 and annually I travel to Thailand from the USA on my own!  

 

 

[brokenbone]

a friend of mine brought his very old pop & mom to

pattaya, and proceeded to take pop to a short time bar,

made the ole mans day, year, and decade

Edited December 23, 2019 by brokenbone

[mike787]

Try CM.

[Stevemercer]

Take them on one of the evening/night cruises along the river in Bangkok. The sights are quite beautiful. Pay a bit more to ensure a good meal and avoid the party crowd.

 

While they say they do not want beaches, they might enjoy an overnighter in Pattaya. Stay in Jomtien and catch the Baht bus to Walking street in the evening and to look at the city lights from the beach. Take them to one of the ladyboy cabaret shows (Alcazar or Tiffaney).

 

Take them to the nearby Nang Nooch Tropical Gardens and see the historic pageant and elephant shows.

Edited December 23, 2019 by Stevemercer

[DJ54]

Tell them this is your holiday how would like to enjoy it...then work

on a itinerary....

[Blackheart1916]

Ayuttaya is good for a couple of days, historic areas and nice dining by the river. We went for three days recently, good price for a nice hotel and hired a driver for the day, very reasonable.

[metisdead]

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[malt25]

Couple of days in BKK. Fly to Chiang Rai. Take them up to the Golden Triangle area. White Temple & Black House a must.

[Caine]

On 12/22/2019 at 6:08 PM, BritManToo said:

At those ages maybe they're just like to sit at home with you, and a few trips to local temples and restaurants for an hour or two.

What do you mean at those ages, I’m 73 swimming every day. Nana Plaza every night. ???????????????????????????????????????? Cheeky <deleted>.