Bangkok, part I

Taxi to Khao San Area 140 Baht

Accommodation for 2 nights 1700 Baht (by 2)

Dinner at Sawasdee Terrace 160 Baht

Entry to the Grand Palace 500 Baht

Lunch at Silk Bar 110 Baht

Dinner (and cocktail) 255 Baht

Cocktail at Rambuttri Terrace 140 Baht

Cocktail at Silk Bar 160 Baht

Breakfast at Coffee Blossom 55 Baht

Lunch at The Macaroni Club 120 Baht

Milkshake at Silk Bar 60 Baht

Bubble tea at Mr Shake 50 Baht

Cinema ticket 120 Baht

McDonalds 120 Baht

An additional 109 Baht for snacks

An additional 88 Baht for taxis

For 48 hours in Bangkok, I spent just over 3,000 Baht (£55) making my daily spend approximately £27.50, which, for a city, is pretty good. We stayed in a really nice hotel (Rambuttri Village Inn) and we did a fair bit of stuff, but where possible we walked, saving on extortionate taxis.

I had done the Grand Palace before, and while it comes with an expensive price tag, it was really great this time seeing everyone enjoy it for the first time. My highlight was the cinema, I had wanted to see a movie in Thailand because of the unique experience so I was very excited! Standing up for the montage of the King and their anthem was fantastic to see such pride in the locals. We saw the new X Men film and I liked it too, 7/10.

Didn't have very long and everyone was adjusting to the time zone etc so we didn't get through a lot but I really enjoyed it.

All tucked in my night train sleeper cabin, ready for Chiang Mai in the morning!