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SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT CONFIDENT OF ITS FLOODING PREVENTION SYSTEM

2011-11-13T08:35:00.001-08:00

Suvarnabhumi Airport is confident of its Flooding Prevention System and is constantly monitoring the water levels.

Mr Somchai Sawasdeepon, Senior Executive Vice President of Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) and Acting General Manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport, said Suvarnabhumi Airport is confident of its highly capable Flooding Prevention System in place, with 3.5m high polder dykes surrounding the airport. The construction of the dykes started in 1995 and completed in 2000, which has made them very strong and capable of preventing the penetration of water. Last week, the Department of Highways drilled the dykes to test their strength and has found them to be highly secure and very much capable of preventing water from the outside, if the water level is less than 3.5 meters in height.

Furthermore, Mr Somchai said Suvarnabhumi Airport has a high standard water management system, with drainage canals all around the airport to drain water into the reservoirs, which has capacity to store 4 million cubic meters (m3) of water, and the current level of water in the reservoirs being at 1 million m3 (25%); as well as 2 Pump Stations (4 water pumps in each station) with ability to drain water out at a rate of 12 m3 per second or 1 million m3 per day. Also, the flood prevention dykes surrounding the airport has made the airport into a closed area, whereby water cannot flow in from the outside. Therefore, the possibility of water leaking through drainage pipes, which has already happen in many places, is extremely remote as the drainage pipes within Suvarnabhumi Airport are not connected to the outside pipes. There are also no issues of traveling to and from the airport as the roads and Airport Rail Link tracks are elevated over the dykes.

Mr Somchai added preparations for flooding include 24-hour monitoring of the weather forecast and coordinating with the Royal Department of Irrigation, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and other relevant agencies. The information received from various agencies is carefully analyzed at all times to best protect the airport. Additionally, a special team of officials has been set up to monitor and protect the barriers surrounding the airport against the flood. Nevertheless, necessary materials and equipments have been prepared in case of emergency needed to fix or strengthen the flood prevention dykes; and recently, engineers from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) inspected the Flood Prevention System and confirmed their confidence in the whole system in place at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Mr Somchai confirmed all flights and passenger services are operating as usual at Suvarnabhumi Airport; with November, so far, averaging about 100,000 passengers and 900 flights per day. At present, there are already more than 20,000 vehicles parked at Suvarnabhumi Airport, as parking spaces have been opened for flood affected victims; therefore, would advise anyone wishing to travel to the Airport to allow plenty of time and to use public transportation – Airport Rail Link, buses and taxis – and as many roads are affected by the flood, please check for available routes. For further information, please contact Call Center 1722.

FLOOD PROTECTION SYSTEM

Suvarnabhumi Airport is on a flood plain close to mean sea level 0.00 m. and located in the flood way of Bangkok’s eastern suburbs, and therefore requires both effective flood protection and drainage systems. This would have to prevent flooding from flash floods, to drain away rainwater in the airport compound, and also improve the existing drainage system in surrounding areas to prevent flooding in Lad Krabang district and Samut Prakarn province.

This was the premise which led to the study and design of a polder system and drainage canals outside the periphery of the airport connecting with the internal drainage system, and the digging of reservoirs to help collect excess water. A total of four million cubic meters of soil shifted from digging the reservoirs and drainage canals could be used to build the flood prevention dykes, and was therefore a cost-effective method. The design also incorporated a system to control water in the airport compound to a level of -1.25 mean sea level. In addition, it would also be possible to reduce the level of ground water to maintain ground stability especially during the construction period.

In 1993, AOT contracted Thai Engineering Consultants to design a flood prevention system, which was completed in 1994, comprising of:

1.A parallel drainage canal around the project 35 meters wide and 2 meters deep to collect rain water from the runways, taxiways, apron, road surfaces and buildings.

2.Six reservoirs each 2 meters deep, able to hold 3.2 million cubic meters of water, or the equivalent of five consecutive days of rainfall of each five-year cycle without the need for pumping

3.3.5 meters high polder dykes, 3 meters wide on the top, and 23.5 kilometers in length

4.Two pumping stations to the south of the airport, with a capacity of 6 cubic meters per second. Each station contains 4 pumps, and one reserve pump.

The Flood Prevention System was started in 1995, and completed in 2000.

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็Hilltribes in Thailand

2010-12-18T08:58:00.000-08:00

One fascinating aspect of Thai culture is its ethnic diversity, including a number of hill tribe communities that live in the mountains of the Northern provinces. Roughly 8% of Thailand’s population is made of hill tribes including, Akha, Lahu, Lisu, Meo, Yao, and Karen hill tribe populations.

Most popular in Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Chiang Rai, and Tak, an overnight trek to a Thailand hill tribe village is often the highlight of many visitors’ trips. While some villages have now had more than a decade of contact with visitors, most remote hill tribes still maintain most of their traditional practices and values.

Whether you wish to do a village homestay with a remote hill tribe village or arrange accommodation from a boutique company that provides semi-authentic lodging with more agreeable facilities, time spent with one of Thailand’s unique hill tribe communities provides a fascinating insight into these ancient and mystical cultures.

Chiang Mai Amateur Golf Week

2010-12-17T09:59:00.000-08:00

Day 1: Arrival Chiang Mai, transfer to hotel

Day 2: Tournament Round #1: Golf at Summit Green Valley Chiang Mai Golf Club (excellent layout close to town), Welcome Dinner Party

Day 3: Tournament Round #2: Golf at Royal Chiang Mai Golf Club (designed by Peter Thomson, 5 times British Open champ)

Day 4: Optional Round: Golf at Mae Jo Golf Club (nice course at a working fruit orchid)

Day 5: Tournament Round #3: Golf at Alpine Golf Resort (best conditioned course in Chiang Mai)

Day 6: Tournament Round #4: Golf at Chiang Mai Highlands Golf Club (#1 course in Chiang Mai), Farewell Dinner Party and Prize Ceremony

Day 7: Transfer to airport for departure

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Blooming Sunflower Festival

2010-12-11T21:46:00.001-08:00

1 Nov - 31 Jan 2011
Driving along numerous roads in the mentioned provinces, visitors will be amazed by the beauty of the sunflower fields and enjoy shopping for different products from sunflower seeds including OTOP and other agricultural produce.

King Rama IX Botanical Festival

2010-12-11T21:44:00.001-08:00

Exhibition on the history of the Suan Luang King Rama IX Botanical Garden,
exhibition on winning arts and crafts including flower garlands, plants and gardening tools on sale, 4 region’s cultural performances, and old style fireworks presentation.

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2010-12-06T13:01:00.001-08:00

Elephant's camp : Ayutthaya : Thailand

2010-12-04T07:18:00.000-08:00

When you visit Ayuttha, first thing to see is elephant show at Elephant Camp, you will enjoy on a big animal with dancing, cuties show and so on...

Bangkok Longtail Boat Ride

2010-11-27T02:32:00.001-08:00

Alcazar Cabaret, Pattaya : Thailand

2010-11-05T17:20:00.000-07:00

The Alcazar Company was founded on November 8, 1981. Under the concept of The Phettrakul Family whose own the successful construction company name “Samprasit Partnership Limited” which is located on Pattaya 2nd Road

. Originally, it was a small theatre of 350 seats with 40 employees on almost 20 years ago. The floor, stage & technical equipment were rudimentary and in fact the business was not so successful in that early day, however, the family never gave up and continued to improve and upgrade its facilities until Alcazar Cabaret Show became "World Famous"!

The Alcazar Show has been delighting audiences from around the world of almost

20 years. Thrilling 1,000,000 with laughter & impressions. Entertained with music, lipsings, dances and various shows played by many perfectly beautiful female actresses (these female actresses were actually male from origin)

The magic of Alcazars state of the art computerized lighting system and be dazzled bythe effects of its Circle surrounding sound DTS system, but that's only the beginning.Prepared to be entertained in grand style by its 400 staff wonderfully talented artists and entertainers.

Today's Alcazar features a Grand Beautiful Theatre with a capacity of 1,200 seats & 440employees. With state of art light & sound system featuring the ultra high tech "Circle surround sound DTS system" & the most modern computer technology. Today, the Alcazar Cabaret is "World Class"!.

Alcazar Cabaret of Pattaya is now well known throughout most of the "INTERNATIONAL" in equivalence to both Lido & Moulin Rouge of Paris. ButAlcazar is different that Lady-man stages it. Alcazar can successfully blend the art of acting, stage design, costumes & the sequence of the shows so well to be impressed by every one of all ages. So Alcazar is a must to visit for both Local & Foreign Visitors.

Alcazar expended more business activities in also same area then call under the name of the "ALCAZAR UNITY"
Experience the new wave of entertainment. You should not leave Pattaya without seeing our Alcazar Show. A Memorable Experience of a Lifetime! The greatest show in Asia which is a legend of Pattaya, join our audience for the wonder of lifetime. Touching the marvelous combination of Music, Dance & Costumes. We'll Touch Your Very Soul! With Alcazar's famous reputation for "Satisfaction Guaranteed", you are sure of an amazing night out to please & amuse you.

Time:

Includes:

- Air conditioned vehicle with English-speaking guide.
- Admission fee as mentioned on this program.
- Transfer from/to hotel in Pattaya.

Excludes:

- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, insurance etc.
- Other service not mentioned on this program.

Baan Sukhawadee, Pattaya: Thailand

2010-10-30T10:14:00.000-07:00

“Baan Sukhawadee is open to all with the intention to give visitors a feeling of being a joint owner, to discover the Truth of Living, and finally worship our several holy images such as the Lord Buddha at birth Image, the Goddess of Mercy, King Taksin the Great, King Chulalongkorn the Great, Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, the father of Royal Thai Navy. Every object in this house is placed to provide a balance between art and science, and with the power of affection and generosity of the owner who never gives up nor surrenders to poverty as a limitation of life’s targets. All these objects can either be a motivation or be the beginning of the inspiration that lead you to achieve your goals”.

Sukhawadee means pureness-happiness-wealthness. All the main buildings are in both pink and blue. Pink stands for love and use cupid as a symbol. The ancient used to say “Without love, you will never succeed”. We need to be able to love and be loved and be unified with the group. To be able to discuss and to solve the problems to reach the goal. Blue stands for water. Water is the beginning of many lives. It can adjust its shape with any surrounding. If we can adjust ourselves with all the changes occurring in the world, we will be able to live happily in this society.

Baan Sukhawadee was built in the year 2000 on 11 rais of land. The house is located on Sukhumvit Road and is 400 meter long and adjacent to the sea front. Now the area has been extended to cover more than 80 rais. The house is built in peaceful area surrounded with various botanical plants and great view combined with many stunning buildings and and several holy images for worship such as the Lord Buddha at birth Image, the Goddess of Mercy, King Taksin the Great, King Chulalongkorn the Great, Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, the father of Royal Thai Navy, etc.

Baan Sukhawadee was created with intelligence and teamwork that was based on the fundamentals of love and harmony. The result of this effort was the creation of works that are very valuable, dignified, and all are of equal importance. These works include several distinguished architectural buildings as follows:

Saithip Butterfly Gardens, Pattaya : Thailand

2010-10-29T09:15:00.000-07:00

Butterfly Garden Saithip, the largest butterfly park in Asia, mainly from tourism in Pattaya. Blockade Museum and bee orchid farms, butterfly Saithip Garden Pattaya has a large butterfly enclosure. Location is also a small lake, which will enhance the beauty of nature. Lies more than 15 rai area, butterfly garden Saithip fill visitors with pure joy.
Butterfly Garden.You will not find a big butterfly cage at any time in Asia. One hundred thousand species of butterflies, butterfly garden Saithip happy great lover of animals. Many of the butterflies flitting around the landscape to emphasize the flow of creativity in the heart of the poet.
EntertainmentOne important feature of the Butterfly Garden Saithip is it that there are educational and entertaining. There will be a better place to teach one about what kind of butterfly People can find a place more appropriate to emphasize the feeling of a child on the beauty of nature and life. One can derive pleasure, such as visiting the holy places of natural beauty. Any place like it for a few, simple, and yet is so interesting. On tour to Pattaya, you should remember to include in your trip to the Butterfly Garden Tip Line. You forgot to keep the butterfly. Gardensmemories. The place and want to visit again and again.
Many schools in Bangkok and Pattaya for their students to the Butterfly Garden Saithip for education that is filled with fun, Neu study takes a break from study their usual and the time they have passed. Butterfly Gardening Tip line they learned about the natural world, which often are not. Familiar with them.
LocationLocated approximately 45 minutes from Pattaya, one can hire a taxi or bus for access to Garden. Garden is located at mile marker 10 from Highway 36.
Days and Hours.Butterfly Garden Saithip is open every day except holidays, at the 8:30 to 5:30 pm pm.

Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya : Thailand

2010-10-27T10:11:00.000-07:00

Wat Mahathat was the home of the Supreme Patriarch, a powerful religious force in Ayutthaya temple (under a different name) is created by Queen Rachathirat I received the current name around 1374 during the reign of King Ramesuan (R. 1388 -. 1395).
Today, central prang (tower) of the temple is ruined brick. Before collapsing in the reign of King Song Tham (R. 1610-1628) and was repaired during the reign of Chao following King Prasat Thong (R. 1629-1656) reconstruction of the prang to 44 meters and 50 meters. Then when the 6-meter metal spire was added.
Measured decay arson attack during the 1767 invasion of Burma from the late 20th century Prang in reasonably good condition. But it collapsed during the reign of King Rama VI. Not trying to repair.

5 things to do in Phuket; Thailand

2010-07-16T10:18:00.001-07:00

Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya : Thailand

2010-07-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

Wat Chaiwatthanaram is an imposing monastery located in the west of Ayutthaya on the Chao Phraya River. It was built by King Prasat Thong in 1630 and its architecture is similar to that of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and it may have been built to commemorate the King victory over Thailand neighbour. The temple comprises a main prang (or tower) which is 35 meters tall surrounded by a series of smaller prangs situated alongside a gallery containing over 100 Buddha images. The temple is spacious and its well-kept grounds are peaceful. Well worth a visit if history and culture are your interest.

Fee: Admission to the temple is 20 Baht and opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00.

How to go: You can reach the temples ruins by bicycle if you have hired one, and a Tuk-Tuk fare will be in the 30 Baht range from the town centre. Long-tail boat services are available from Chankasem Palace at around 350 Baht for the full one-hour round trip.

Wat Mahaeyong - Ayutthaya: Thailand

2010-04-17T09:27:00.000-07:00

Wat Maheyong is located in the opposite direction of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. The restoration work had been done and upon our visit on June 24, 2001, this temple is much more attractive. The parking lot for tourist is provided, while the compound is nicely improved. The main large chapel is restored and some Buddha images are installed.

Wat Thammikarat (วัดธรรมิกราช)

2010-01-10T00:18:00.000-08:00

Wat Thammikarat is a working wat, but also contains the ruins of a large chedi and a huge wiharn which has a large tree growing picturesquely out of the side of one wall. It is a temple in the Mahanikaya Sect, Wat Thammikarat was formerly known as Wat Mukkharat. When King Sainamphueng had Wat Phananchoeng constructed before the establishment of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, King Thammikarat – his son, had this temple constructed in an old town called Sangkhaburi. The temple had successively been restored by later kings. In the reign of King Songtham (1610 A.D.), the temple was renovated and a Wihan Luang constructed for sermon hearing. The Wihan Luang once enshrined an enormous bronze head of the Buddha of the U Thong period, now exhibited at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum. The temple also houses a Reclining Buddha hall called Wihan Phra Phutthasaiyat built by his queen consort following her wish made for her daughter’s recovery from an ailment. The Wihan is located to the north of Phra Chedi with a base of 52 surrounding Singha or lions, and houses a north-facing reclining Buddha image measuring 12 metres in length, with both feet gilded and inlaid with glass mosaic. No entry charge.

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Wat Phananchoeng (วัดพนัญเชิงวรวิหาร)

2010-01-03T00:20:00.000-08:00

Wat Phananchoeng is (on the Bang Pa-in Rd, about 1.5km out of town) is a working wat which contains the oldest large cast bronze Buddha image in Ayutthaya, though it was covered in scaffold in June 2006 for refurbishment. There is a small room to the right of the main hall which contains a nice collection of Buddha images and the room is painted with many individual unique pictures, in bright colours offset with gold. A 20 baht temple donation per person is asked for.

Remarkably, the 19-meter high gilded statue of Buddha in the attitude of submission of the Mara from the year 1334, which is one of the largest ancient Buddha statues in the country. She has a knee-span of 20.1 meters. It is called in Thai Luang Pho Tho (หลวง พ่อ โต), designated by the Chinese, but when Sam Pao Kong (Thai: ซำ เปา ก ง). He is regarded as the protector of trade and seafaring. It is also the legend, Luang Pho Tho shortly before the destruction of Ayutthaya by the Burman "tears from her eyes to the sacred holy navel" flowed. [2]
Mural painting in Northern Viharn Wat Choeng Phanan

The eastern entrance to the Viharn Luang Pho Tho can be reached via a T-shaped, roofed hall, in whose center stands a statue of Kuan Yin. This statue is highly revered by the Chinese believers. The high entrance gate to the main Viharn is flanked by long tables, where golden Chinese characters are displayed on a red background.

North and south are attached to the T-shaped hall, two smaller Viharn. In the southern Viharn there are three statues of Buddha in Sukhothai-style, one is made of gold ( "พระทอง"), one from Nak (พระ นา ก), a Thai copper-gold alloy, one is made of plaster. The walls are adorned with the northern Viharn strange-looking paintings depicting the offerings in the Chinese style.

The Royal Trophy - Europe VS Asia Golf Championship

2010-01-02T23:26:00.000-08:00

The Royal Trophy – Europe vs Asia Golf Championship is a unique, emotionally-charged and passionate competition played between the continents of Europe and Asia in a team match-play format.

The best players from Europe compete against the golfing elite of Asia in a spectacular series of matches for stewardship over the perpetual 16-kilogram Royal Trophy, graciously donated by His Majesty the King of Thailand.

The event is expected to produce record-breaking galleries, hightly competitive golf and great atmosphere all around.

Date : 8 -10 January 2010
Venue : Amata Spring Country Club, Chonburi

For more information :
Entertainment Group Limited, Tel : +852 2834 0060
Entertainment and Sports Co., Ltd., Tel : +662 651 9499
Website : www.theroyaltrophy.com
E-mail : info@eg-rt.com

Thailand’s New Year Countdown celebrations

2009-12-29T09:24:00.000-08:00

Thais know how to party. Some might say at the drop of a hat. A party brings out the best in national identity – a broad genuine Thai smile. So should we be surprised that Thailand is a favoured venue to celebrate New Yearω This is the land of smiles and “sanook”.

Whether the countdown is in Bangkok, Phuket or a far northern destination, the celebrations will carry the hallmarks of fun and genuine hospitality that make the country such a rewarding destination to visit.

Of course, Bangkok has a mission to fulfill. It aspires to make its 2010 New Year Countdown a mega-celebration, on par with the biggest and brightest in Asia Pacific.
The spotlight is on the “Hands Bangkok Countdown”, where more than 200,000 New Year party goers will mingle in the downtown CentralWorld Square. Festivities begin 21 December and culminate in the countdown on New Year’s Eve extending through New Year’s Day.
Concerts and live on-stage performances, the informal atmosphere of beer gardens and light and sound shows support a theme of peace and joining hands across a multitude of cultures and races.
According to the organisers, joining hands will bring people together -- lovers, friends and families -- to celebrate the hopes and destiny of a New Year.
A gigantic screen will allow party goers to view the countdown celebrations in countries in the same time zone, while a giant 21 metre-high Greeting Ball Tower, with a three-metre diameter LCD orb-screen will create bursts of stunning display of light, colour, sound and movement at minute intervals over the party scene, until the countdown begins and the fireworks light up the sky.

There are two other official locations for New Year celebrations.
The National Stadium, just 2 km from CentralWorld Square on the city’s Skytrain route, will be packed to capacity as residents and tourists enjoy an evening of musical concerts, variety show performances organised by GMM Grammy Records and Channel 9. TV stars will turn out to entertain the crowd, while a huge screen will show nation-wide countdown celebrations as the minutes tick by.

A more traditional Thai celebration will underscore activities at the city’s Sanam Luang, with the famed temple roofs and spires in the Grand Palace courtyards providing the backdrop. Crowds will gather on the historic spacious parade ground, facing Thammasat University, to enjoy classical dance performances, folk songs from the various provinces and musical concerts for an older generation of city residents.
As the countdown celebrations get underway, firework displays along the banks of the nearby Chao Phraya River will illuminate the sky.

For More Information : Please call 1672
or Events Planning Division, TAT Tel. 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext 3465-3468

Information by Tourism Thailand Organization

The 6th Chantaburi World Gem Show 2009

2009-12-29T09:21:00.001-08:00

Gems on display in Chantaburi
Home of the country’s gem mining, Chantaburi provinces highlights its gems and jewellery industry in a World Gem Show, 9 to 13 December.Gem lovers recognise Chantaburi province as a key source of quality stones and also a province rich in the skills required to craft customised jewellery.

The 6th Chantaburi World Gem Show 2009 will take place in the province from 9 to 13 December at a site right next to the provincial town’s KP Grand Hotel.
Backers are: Chantaburi province; Chantaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation; Chantaburi Gem and Jewellery Trader; the Office of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Promotion and Chantaburi Tourism Association.

The objective is to promote tourism, improve knowledge of the province’s lucrative gems and jewellery business and help financial recovery in a business sector that relies heavily on tourists visiting the province.
Well over 50 local gems and jewellery wholesalers and factories will join the World Gem Show. It will be held at Chantaburi Gem and Jewellery Traders Association, next to KP Grand Hotel.
Visitors can shop for handicrafts at the One Tambon One Product (OTOP) pavilion, taste Chantaburi’s “Clean Food Good Taste” dishes, enjoy a mini concert, and join sightseeing tours to an old style community that occupies the town’s river banks. There is also a gemstone walking street and a free gem tour available at 0930 and 1300.

The province is one of the country’s main centres of gemstone mining especially for rubies and sapphires. Most of the mines are open cast where high powered water jets are used to expose and separate the precious stones from rock and clay.
In addition to its gem industry that has thrived for more than 100 years, the province is famous for its rubber plantations, fruit orchards and an array of coastal tourist resorts. It lies east of Rayong province and is easily visited from Pattaya on day trips that feature a gem mine and the opportunity to watch artisans craft gems into costume jewellery. The tours usually visit a rubber plantation and fruit orchards returning to Pattaya in the late evening.

Thai visitors recognise the province for its quality tropical fruits and certainly the king of all fruit, the durian, is considered in a class of its own with the province notching up an annual production exceeding 400,000 tons, or approximately 25% of the world’s duri
Located about 245 km from Bangkok, the southern part of the province touches the Gulf of Thailand’s with its attractive beaches and a variety of dive spots near off-shore islands. But it is also a province of natural beauty with heavily forested mountain ranges rising to almost 1,600 at the highest peak of Soi Dao Nua further inland from the coastal towns.

Contact :
Chanthaburi Gem and Jewelry Traders Association Chanthaburi
Tel : 66 (0) 3930 3118-9 Fax : 66 (0) 3930 3100
Website : www.cga.or.th
Email : info@cga.or.th

Information by Tourism Thailand Organization

Bangpu

2009-12-09T20:58:00.000-08:00

See the Bangpu Sea Side with beautiful picture of birds, this place will have many tourism come to see Birds on November to December every year. But this Bangpu is also the attraction for the people who want to see the seafood restaurant with fresh air and see the blue sky. welcome to Bangpu Restaurant. It's locate on Sukhumvit road, Samutprakarn province.

Thailand International Balloon Festival 2009

2009-12-06T09:43:00.000-08:00

Welcome to see the Thailand International Balloon Festival 2009 which set in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
It's nice to see several color of Balloons from many countries to show in place. See the sample of balloon picture from the show.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet

2009-12-02T04:38:00.000-08:00

Built in the reign King Boromtrilokanath, Wat Phra Sri San Phet is the largest temples in the area and is the most important history. Temple is located in the compound (similar to the Royal Palace in Bangkok) was used as a royal palace and house number. king of the Ayutthaya period. The design of the Emerald Buddha Temple Chapel inspired design in Bangkok and held three large stupa containing the remains of three king Ayutthayan. Chedis these have been a symbol of quality Ayutthayan-edge architecture and a. more images. Wat Phra Sri San Phet is a major tourist attraction in the complex to be known as "Ancient Palace ', which house some important historical buildings, including major Chantharakasem (or' Front Palace), Phlapphla Chaturamuk,. Phiman Rattaya Hall and Wanglang (or 'post-Palace) Palace, as well as fragments of ancient walls and gates. This is a large site visitors can wander was a genuine feeling for the past history of Ayutthaya. Quiet and in spending. environment be Wat Phra Sri San Phet and ancient palaces totaled bit of time to look through.

Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai : Ayutthaya, Thailand

2009-11-04T03:02:00.000-08:00

The memorial for the first heroin in Thailand's history, is located in Ko Muang to the west. Between different places of interest Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, this old place is of great significance as evidence of the ancient Thai society gave credit to Thai women.
Suriyothai was Phra Si Royal Consort of Phra Mahachakkraphat. In 1548, only 7 months after crowned king of Burma, he was challenged under the supervision of the attack Phrachao Tabeng Chaweti and his warlord, Burengnong. Burmese army intruded the kingdom of the three Pagoda passport and had set up a military camp in Kanchanaburi about Royal compond. Elephant back during the struggle, "says Phra Mahachakkaraphat risk. Phra Si Suriyothai, dressed in warrior ๏ฟฝ s suit, interrupted the fight against the aim of providing assistance to her husband. He rode his elephant five Pharachao Before, the Burmese commander and was knocked down to death with sword. After the war, organized by Phra Mahachakkraphat funeral and cremation site for the temple

King Rama V was the search for historical sites mentioned in the Royal chronic. The exact location is marked with a large indented Sopsawan Wat Stupa surrounded by King Rama VI Chedi Phra Si Suriyothai.

In 1990, the Government allocated to the Department of Fine Arts and the National Security Command to restore the Chedi, which has deteriorated over time. Fortunately, 20 May 1990, some antique objects were found, such as White Rock Crystal attitude of subduing Mara Chedi Buddha image replica, and a golden reliquary. Found items were under maintenance Chao Sam Phraya National Museum.

Chao Sam Phraya National Museum

2009-10-21T06:01:00.000-07:00

Chao Sam Phraya National Museum of Arts and Crafts of the characteristics of the Thai Ayutthaya era. The number of ancient Buddha statues are presented together with the local relics, carved panels, the Thai Buddhist sculpture and other objects in the local temples. A good place to visit for people interested in the history of the region, but probably best to visit with the others, if you have enough time.

Details: The museum is open daily, except Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays from 09.00 to 16.00. Entrance fee is 10 Baht.

Directions: The museum is located opposite the Thai Tourism Authority, and Rajabhat Institute Rotchana near the intersection of roads and Si Sanphet Road. Tuk-Tuk rate from the middle of the two costs about 30 Baht. see other destination in Ayutthaya