Bestie Go!

## Vientiane Weekend Trip 🇱🇦

Dates: 4–6 September 2026
Organizer: Bestie Go!

### Friday, 4 September — Departure

| Time | Activity |
| ---- | -------- |
| 18:30 | Meet at Bangkok Bus Terminal, Mo Chit 2 |
| 19:00 | Check in and prepare for boarding |
| 20:00 | Overnight bus from Bangkok to Vientiane |

### Saturday, 5 September — Vientiane Walking Tour

Arrival time may vary depending on traffic and immigration.

| Time | Activity |
| ---- | -------- |
| 08:00–09:30 | Arrive in Vientiane and travel to the hotel |
| 09:30–10:30 | Leave luggage, freshen up and rest |
| 10:30–11:30 | Breakfast or early lunch |
| 11:30–12:30 | Explore Talat Sao |
| 12:45–13:15 | Visit That Dam |
| 13:15–14:00 | Lunch or coffee near That Dam |
| 14:15–15:30 | Visit Patuxay Monument and its surrounding park |
| 15:30–17:00 | Return to the hotel and rest |
| 17:30–18:15 | Walk along the Mekong riverfront and watch the sunset |
| 18:15–21:00 | Dinner and shopping at Vientiane Night Market |
| 21:00 | Return to the hotel |

### Sunday, 6 September — Return to Bangkok

| Time | Activity |
| ---- | -------- |
| 06:30 | Wake up and prepare |
| 07:00–08:00 | Breakfast |
| 08:00 | Check out and collect luggage |
| 08:30 | Travel to the Vientiane bus departure point |
| 09:00 | Check in and prepare for boarding |
| 10:00 | Bus departs Vientiane |
| Approximately 23:30 | Arrive at Bangkok Mo Chit 2 |

### Places to visit

• Talat Sao
• That Dam
• Patuxay Monument
• Patuxay Park
• Mekong riverfront
• Vientiane Night Market

### Estimated transport cost

• Bangkok–Vientiane:
• Vientiane–Bangkok:
• Estimated total bus fare: ฿3500 per person

Accommodation, meals, admission fees, local transportation and personal expenses are not included unless confirmed separately.

### What to bring

• Passport
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Raincoat or umbrella
• Drinking water
• Personal medication
• Lao kip or Thai baht
• Portable charger

Bus arrival times are estimates. Please confirm the final schedule and boarding location with the operator before travelling.
Meetup start: Friday, 4 September 2026 at 18:30
Meetup end: Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 23:30

### Important confirmation deadline

All participants must confirm their attendance no later than 28 August 2026, one week before departure.
If the trip is not confirmed by this deadline, the entire trip will be cancelled. Please do not make separate non-refundable arrangements until the organizer confirms that the trip will proceed.

### Accommodation

Accommodation details will be shared after the bus tickets have been booked. Please wait for confirmation from the organizer before making a separate hotel reservation.

Join us for a cultural heritage walk through Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin district. We’ll explore museums, historic buildings, art, architecture, and rarely visited places around Sanam Luang and the Front Palace.

### Planned Route

1. Former Fine Arts Department Building — Free
2. Silpa Bhirasri Memorial National Museum — Free
3. Hall of Sculpture — Free
4. Thaworn Watthu Building (Red Building) — Free
5. Bangkok National Museum — Thai THB 30 / Foreigner THB 240
6. National Theatre — Exterior visit only
7. Bowonsathan Sutthawat Temple (Front Palace Temple) — Free
8. National Gallery of Thailand — Thai THB 30 / Foreigner THB 240

### Schedule

• 9:00 AM: Meet at the Former Fine Arts Department Building
• 9:15 AM–12:00 PM: Explore the first four locations
• 12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch break
• 1:00–3:45 PM: Visit the Front Palace, temple and gallery area
• 4:00 PM: Finish the walk

### Admission Budget

• Thai visitors: Allow up to THB 60
• Foreign visitors: Allow up to THB 480
• Food and transportation are not included.

The Bangkok National Museum’s THB 240 foreign-visitor ticket may also include the National Gallery and Royal Barges Museum. If accepted on the day, the total admission may be only THB 240. Please confirm at the Bangkok National Museum ticket counter and keep your ticket.

### What to Bring

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water, sun protection, an umbrella, and identification. Some locations may require shoes to be removed.
Opening hours, access and admission fees may change. The National Gallery’s permanent exhibition building is currently undergoing renovation, but Temporary Exhibition Halls 4 and 6 remain open. A stamp-collecting activity has not been confirmed, so we will ask staff at the meeting point.

Meeting point: Former Fine Arts Department Building, Sanam Luang—opposite the Grand Palace

Participation fee: THB 200 per person

Need a little escape from Bangkok?
Come spend one day exploring Korat with new friends!
No complicated plans — just hop on the bus with us and enjoy the day together.

OUR DAY
🚌 06:00 — Meet up in Bangkok & off to Korat!
🦒 10:00–13:00 | KORAT ZOO
Our first stop! Explore the zoo, see giraffes, elephants, big cats and take lots of photos together.
🍜 13:00–14:00 | LOCAL LUNCH
Time to try Korat food!
Pad Mee Korat is highly recommended.
🙏 14:15–15:00 | WAT SALA LOI
Slow down for a bit, explore the beautiful temple and make a wish for some good luck.
☕ 15:15–16:15 | REVERIE HOUSE KORAT
The cute stop of the trip!
Coffee, dessert, riverside vibes, photos and time to chill with everyone.
📸 16:30–17:30 | YA MO & KORAT OLD TOWN
Visit the iconic Ya Mo Monument, walk through Chumphon Gate and explore a little of Korat's old town.
🚌 18:00 | BYE BYE KORAT
Head back to Bangkok together.
🏠 ~21:30–22:00 | BANGKOK

### COST

฿930/person
Includes:
✓ Round-trip bus BKK ↔ Korat
Not included:
Local transportation in Korat • Lunch • Café • Optional zoo activities • Personal expenses
Come alone, go home with new friends. 💛
Perfect for anyone who wants to travel, meet new people, take cute photos and escape Bangkok for a day.
📍 Bangkok → Korat → Bangkok
🗓️ One Day Trip
👥 Small-group Meetup

# 🌷 Ayutthaya Bestie Day Trip 🛕✨

### Train • Tuk Tuk • Temples • Local Food • New Friends

## 💌 About This Meetup

Need a little escape from Bangkok? Come spend a day with us in Ayutthaya! 🌿
We’re taking the train out of the city for a slow and fun day together — riding around in a Tuk Tuk 🛺, exploring ancient temples, learning a little Thai history, eating boat noodles 🍜, and finishing our adventure with grilled river prawns 🦐.
✨ Coming alone? Please do!
This is a friendly meetup, not a formal tour. Come as strangers and hopefully go home as besties. 🤍

## 🌼 Our Day Together

### 🚂 7:50 AM — Good Morning, Besties!

Meet up in Bangkok and catch Train No. 111 together.
Bangkok → Ayutthaya
🚂 Departure: 7:50 AM
🌿 Arrival: 8:57 AM
Grab a window seat and enjoy the countryside views!

### 🛺 9:15 AM — Tuk Tuk Time!

Hello, Ayutthaya! 👋
Meet our Tuk Tuk driver and start our little adventure around the ancient city.

### 🛕 9:30 AM — Wat Mahathat

First stop: one of Ayutthaya’s most famous temples!
Find the iconic Buddha head in the tree roots, explore the ruins, and of course... photo time! 📸

### 🛕 10:15 AM — Wat Ratchaburana

Just nearby is our next beautiful temple.
Walk around the ancient ruins, admire the huge prang, and find your favorite photo spot. ✨

### 🏛️ 11:00 AM — Museum Time

Visit Chao Sam Phraya National Museum and discover some of the treasures and stories of the old Ayutthaya Kingdom.
A little history before lunch! 🤓

### 🍜 12:30 PM — Boat Noodle Lunch

Now for something very important...
FOOD! 😋
We’ll try one of Ayutthaya’s must-eats — traditional boat noodles.
Small bowls = permission to order more. 🍜🍜🍜

### 🛕 2:00 PM — Wat Phra Si Sanphet

Back to exploring!
See the beautiful three iconic chedis and wander around one of the most important historical sites in Ayutthaya.

### 🛕 3:00 PM — Wat Na Phra Meru

One last temple before our foodie finale. 🌿
Take your time to look around, take photos, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

### 🦐 4:00 PM — Prawn Party!

We saved one of the best parts for last!
Let’s sit down together and try another Ayutthaya must-eat:
🔥 Grilled River Prawns 🦐
Good food, good conversations, and a well-deserved rest after our temple adventure.

### 🛺 6:10 PM — Back to the Station

One last Tuk Tuk ride before we say goodbye to Ayutthaya. 🥹

### 🚂 6:59 PM — Home We Go!

Train No. 102
🌿 Ayutthaya: 6:59 PM
Tired feet + full stomach + lots of photos + hopefully some new friends. 🤍🎟️ Join Us — 750 THB / Person

### 🌸 What's Included

🚂 Round-trip train tickets
🍜 Boat noodle lunch

### 🌿 What's Not Included

🎫 Temple & museum entrance fees
🥤 Personal drinks
🍴 Extra food
🛍️ Personal expenses

## 💌 Come Solo, You're Welcome!

Don't worry if you don't know anyone yet — that's the whole point. 🫶
Come explore, eat, laugh, take too many photos, and make some new memories together.

### 📱 Contact

WhatsApp: +66 93 049 4483
LINE: view.vote1998

### 🌷 Come alone. Explore together. Go home with new friends. 🤍