3road Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted December 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2019 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 This has already been answered in another very recent post? Read the replies on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kinnock Posted December 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2019 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 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 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 reported unhelpful comment removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 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... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yinn Posted December 22, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2019 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suetape Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 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, ThailandEmail: [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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbone Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Try CM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevemercer Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Tell them this is your holiday how would like to enjoy it...then work on a itinerary.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart1916 Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Some more unhelpful posts have been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Couple of days in BKK. Fly to Chiang Rai. Take them up to the Golden Triangle area. White Temple & Black House a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caine Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 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>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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