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WAT MAHATHAT

2012-04-20T17:21:00.001+07:00

White is the dominant colour at Wat Mahathat, a welcome contrast to the colourful splendour of the nearby Grand Palace and one of the few temples in the Old City where worshippers still outnumber tourists.
It was built during the Ayutthaya period, before the Rattanakosin area, where it is located, became the capital of Old Siam. Originally named Wat Salak it has undergone numerous name changes and renovations over the years – the latest being a renovation of the central viharn building where the main Buddha image is enshrined (this was still under way on our recent visit).
The temple complex extends further into an array of alleys and smaller buildings that serve as the living quarters of the up to 200 monks who live here. Don’t feel like you’re intruding – you are most welcome, as this is where the International Meditation Center teaches Thai and Foreign visitors alike in vippassana (insight) meditation.

An amulet market is situated near this 18th-century centre of the Mahanikai monastic sect and an important university of Buddhist teaching. On weekends, market stalls are set up on the grounds to complement the daily vendors of traditional medicines and herbal potions. Wat Mahathat is one temple in Bangkok where courses on Buddhism are given in English.
วัดมหาธาตุ ท่าพระจันทร์ สนามหลวง

WHERE Tha Prachan, Sanam Luang, Mahratch Rd | 02-221-5999 | 9am-5pm | free

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WAT SUTHAT & THE GIANT SWING

2012-04-20T16:45:00.000+07:00

WAT SUTHAT & THE GIANT SWING
Bamrung Mung Rd., Phra Nakorn

Surrounded by perhaps the greatest concentration of Buddhist supply shops in Bangkok, Wat Suthat is one of the most important Buddhist centres in the kingdom and home to some excellent examples of bronze sculpture, a blend of Thai and Chinese-style mural art and a 14th-century Sukhothai period statue. The wat used to be the site for annual harvest ceremonies where brave men would swing up to great heights to catch a bag of gold coins in their teeth. However, the practice proved a bit too dangerous and was banned in the 1930s. Today the huge red structure, named the Giant Swing, still stands in front of the temple.
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Talad Rot Fai

2012-01-20T17:14:00.001+07:00

If the recent demolition of the Suan Lum Night Bazaar taught us anything, it’s make the most of the city’s distinctive shopping delights while you can. With this in mind, we strongly recommend you check out the latest Bangkok market to be getting talked about around the watercooler – Talad Rot Fai.

While not the place to pick up your typical tourist clobber and souvenirs, this retro flea market just around the corner from Jatujak Weekend Market is still worth the trip, for its hipster vibes and photogenic setup as much as what’s flogged there.

Since opening up last July word has spread. Hundreds of antique hunters and retro-mad dek neaw (teen hipsters) now flock to this plot on Saturday and Sunday evenings to browse and bargain for vintage collectibles, reproductions and fashions.

And yet, the chance to pick up a beat up old Michelin Tyre sign, a vintage BMX, or a hip new wardrobe is only part of the appeal. There’s also the novelty factor – flanking Talad Rot Fai, or the Train Market in English, is a row of decommissioned train carriages left there by the State Railway department.

Thick with dust, poorly lit and just a bit spooky, these rusting deathtraps would be sealed off to the public in most countries, yet here you can stroll through the carriages at your leisure, even kick back inside them with a cold beer or rocket soda.

Though it officially starts at 2pm, Talad Rot Fai takes a while to get going. Arrive before sundown and the place is a ghosttown. By 7pm though the VW Vans, Vespas and army utility vehicles have rocked up, the junk raided from homes and lofts across the city been splayed out under spotlights for the trendy throng’s viewing pleasure.

Backing up the carboot side of things is Rod’s: a former railway warehouse turned 20th century antiques wonderland. Classic cars, film projectors, gumball machines, Bakerlite phones, Chinese tiffin carriers, 1950s and turn-of-the century European furniture, are just a few of the legit pieces available to serious buyers.

There are also lots of snacks and drinks stalls (retro-inflected, naturally), many of them operating out of customised VW vans. Others are located in the warehouses that flank Talad Rot Fai’s second area (from the main market, take a left after passing Rod’s warehouse and reaching the junction then take the next right).

Even if you don’t want to dress like Southeast Asia’s answer to Joan Jett, or to do your pad out like the set for Happy Days, it all adds up to an enjoyable Saturday or Sunday evening out. Hop aboard, while you can.

? GETTING THERE
Catch the subway to Kamphaeng Phet station, exit onto Kamphaeng Phet Road then walk in the opposite direction to the intersection (away from Jatujak Market) for around 400 metres. After passing plant stores and bars, you’ll find Talad Rot Fai on your right. If coming by skytrain, we recommend getting off at Saphan Khwai and catching a tuk-tuk; most drivers in the area know it (whereas many taxi drivers don’t).

Open 2pm-midnight every Saturday and Sunday

Queen Sirikit Park and Jatujak Park

2012-01-20T09:42:00.001+07:00

These two parks situated not far from the mayhem of the weekend market offer some much-needed respite. Jatujak Park hosts some art exhibits and a collection of old railway engines and ancient automobiles. Nearby, Queen Sirikit Park has a pretty botanical garden.
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WHERE 820 Phahonyothin Road, Ladyao, Jatujak | 02-272-4358 | Daily 5am 6.30pm | Free

WAT PO

2012-01-05T10:39:00.000+07:00

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The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok. Originating in the 16th century, it houses the largest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand as well as the greatest number of Buddha images. Wat Po is also the centre for traditional Thai medicine and a learning centre for Thai massage, where you can both enjoy and learn this ancient healing art. The 45m-long statue depicts the Buddha entering nirvana and is impressive both for its size and the mother-of-pearl detail on the soles of the feet, a blueprint revealing the 108 auspicious signs of a genuine Buddha.
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WAT ARUN

2012-01-04T23:54:00.000+07:00

Temple of Dawn

Across the river from Wat Po is Wat Arun, or the Temple of the Dawn, one of the city’s most important and beguiling religious sites. Before being moved to Wat Phra Kaew, the Emerald Buddha was temporarily housed here. The five-towered structure is covered almost entirely in pieces of colourful porcelain and designed as a representation of Mount Mehru, the Khmer home of the gods. The temple is believed to have been named by Rama I on his first sunrise visit, but in contrast with its name, it is best visited at dusk when the setting sun forms a stunning backdrop.
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DID YOU KNOW

2011-12-28T14:41:00.000+07:00

Every day has a corresponding colour in Thailand, and throngs of locals will don a yellow shirt to show their respects and celebrate the 80th birthday of the King, who was born on the yellow-themed Monday.

Moon Bar

2011-12-28T13:43:00.001+07:00

As the name suggests, this is one place that will get you closer to the moon. The open-air bar lets you take in the urban Moloch from up-above in smart surroundings. Banyan Tree’s Moon Bar is a romantic hideaway. With stunning 360 degree views, the hotel’s rooftop has been turned into a slick grill restaurant; one end is occupied by the bar. Nothing obstructs your view here, almost 200 metres high up. It’s the perfect spot for honeymooners – take a seat on the smart sofa stations, sip on a classy Martini or a yummy signature cocktail and feel romance welling up. For voyeurs, the telescope and binoculars come in handy. Glamour girls and unwinding business guys feel right at home here, too. Stay until the wee hours, nibble on sophisticated snacks, take in the light jazz – and never ever forget your camera.

Type: Restaurant / Bar
Address: 61F Banyan Tree Hotel 21/100 South Sathon Road Sathon, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2 679 1200
Fax: +66 (0) 2 679 1199
Opening hours: Daily from 5pm-1am.
Web site: www.banyantree.com.

How to get there: We are located on South Sathon Road within the central business and diplomatic districts.
Here are the travel times from several Bangkok landmarks:
Ten-minute walk from the shopping and entertainment area of Silom Road, the “Saladaeng” BTS station
Ten minute walk from the vast Lumpini Park and Lumpini MRT subway station
Ten minute car ride from the Chao Phraya River
Forty minutes by car from Suvarnabhumi International Airport and twenty five-minutes to Don Muang Airport

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Neaby Hotel South Sathon Road

Picture	Hotels	Class	Location	Price
	Chatrium Residence Bangkok Sathon		Sathorn	66 USD
	Evergreen Laurel Hotel Bangkok		Sathorn	83 USD

MUAY THAI ((THAI BOXING)

2011-12-28T13:43:00.000+07:00

Thai boxing or Muay Thai, is very popular in Bangkok with most major bouts held at either the Lumphini or Ratchadamnoen stadium. This brutal but graceful martial art has been practised in Thailand for centuries Past kings are reported to have been champion fighters and one, King Naresuan, introduced the report as part of military training in the 16th century. Due to the high incidence of deaths during combat, the sport was banned in the 1920s but reintroduced soon after under the more safety conscious Queensbury rules. Bouts consist of three five minute rounds during which the fighters use every part of the body (except the head) to bludgeon the opponent into defeat. Before the bout begins, a graceful and mesmensing ritual dance named ram muay is performed by both fighters to placate the spirits and show respect to the art and its teachers. Bouts are extremely boisterous, noisy affairs and should be witnessed for the spectacle alone. Be warned though, this isn't the fake action of WWF; here the blows are hard hitting the blood real.

MUAY THAI VENUES

LUMPHINI BOXING STADIUM
Address:Rama IV Road.
Tel: + 66 (0) 2 251 4303
Opening: Fights Tue & Fri from 6.00pm - 10.30 pm, Sat 5pm-8pm, 8.30pm-midnight.
Ticket : ฿1,000 ฿1,500 ฿2,000

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RATCHADAMNOEN STADIUM

Address: Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue

Tel: + 66 (0) 2 281 4205, + 66 (0) 2 280 1684

Opening: Fights Mon, Wed, Thu 6.30pm-11.00pm, Sun 5pm-8.30pm-midnight.

Ticket : ฿1,000 ฿1,500 ฿2,000

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Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) Show (RAJADAMNOEN STADIUM)

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Neaby Hotel

Picture	Hotels	Class	Location	Price
	Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park		Silom	4,940 THB
	Mandarin Hotel Bangkok		Silom	942 THB
	Montien Hotel Bangkok		Silom	2,573 THB

LONG TABLE

2011-12-27T18:19:00.000+07:00

Type: Restaurant / Bar
Address: 25th Floor 48 Column Bl. Sukhumvit Soi 16
Tel: +66 (0) 2 302 2557-9
Opening hours: Daily from 17.00 – 02.00
How to get there: By BTS to Asok station; www.longtablebangkok.com.

Top-end Thai food isn’t the only thing drawing Bangkok’s nouveau riche to this impossibly swish restaurant-cum-bar in droves. There’s also the trend-setting twist: a sleek communal dining table so long it makes a medieval banquet bench look positively petite. However, it’s what happens at the end of the room that propels this place deep into the nightlife stratosphere. Where the long table ends, a tall plate glass window and huge poolside patio, complete with bar, begins. Out here, 25 floors up, you can glug signature ‘long-tail’ cocktails or fine new latitude wines with the best of high-flying Bangkok: a glitzy hotchpotch of celebrities, models and power players; hair-tousling breezes; and – best of all – widescreen city vistas. A Sukhumvit high point.

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Neaby Hotel Sukhumvit

Picture	Hotels	Class	Location	Price
	Admiral Premier Bangkok		Sukhumvit	53 USD
	Ambassador Hotel Bangkok		Sukhumvit	45 USD
	Bangkok Boutique Hotel		Sukhumvit	37 USD
	Fraser Suites Sukhumvit Bangkok		Sukhumvit	88 USD
	President Solitaire Bangkok		Sukhumvit	62 USD
	Royal Parkview Hotel Bangkok		Sukhumvit	29 USD
	Sacha's Hotel Uno Bangkok		Sukhumvit	74 USD
	Salil Hotel Sukhumvit Bangkok		Sukhumvit	46 USD
	Somerset Lake Point Bangkok		Sukhumvit	62 USD

Rooftop Bar – Amorosa

2011-12-27T15:54:00.000+07:00

Arun Residence, 36-38 Soi Pratoo Nok Yoong, Maharat Road, 02-221-9158; www.arunresidence.com. Daily 6pm-1am.

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Balmy breezes, soft Latin Jazz, sour-sweet cocktails and passable wine list: all the ingredients for an agreeable open-air bar are in place at the Mediterranean-ish Amorosa. The show-stopper though is the view: perched on the roof of a four-storey boutique hotel, it overlooks the weaving Chao Phraya River and Wat Arun, the stunning Temple of Dawn. Go before sundown and gaze out as the sun disappears behind it. Or come later, when spotlights make it glow amber against the night sky. Wat Po is just around the corner, so a tipple here is an easily attainable – and fitting – reward after a day of temple hopping. And if you fall for the view, the hotel’s restaurant, The Deck, and six lovely suites mean you can prolong the love affair.

Picture	Hotels	Class	Location	Price
	Abloom Exclusive Serviced Apartments Bangkok		Chatuchak Market	41 USD
	Admiral Premier Bangkok		Sukhumvit	53 USD
	All Seasons Bangkok Huamark Hotel		Other Area	27 USD
	All Seasons Bangkok Siam		Pratunam	36 USD
	Ambassador Hotel Bangkok		Sukhumvit	45 USD
	Arnoma Hotel Bangkok		Pratunam	59 USD
	Bangkok Boutique Hotel		Sukhumvit	37 USD
	Boonsiri Place Hotel Bangkok		Khaosan Road	29 USD
	Buddy Lodge Hotel Bangkok		Khaosan Road	47 USD
	Centara Grand Bangkok at Central World		Pratunam	130 USD
	Chateau De Bangkok		Wireless Road	77 USD
	Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok		River Side	154 USD
	Chatrium Residence Bangkok Sathon		Sathorn	66 USD
	Convenient Grand Hotel Suvarnabhumi Bangkok		Suvarnabhumi Airport	25 USD
	Convenient Resort Bangkok		Suvarnabhumi Airport	17 USD
	Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park		Silom	154 USD
	Evergreen Laurel Hotel Bangkok		Sathorn	83 USD
	Evergreen Place Bangkok		Petchburi Road	85 USD
	Fraser Suites Sukhumvit Bangkok		Sukhumvit	88 USD
	Grand Diamond Suites Pratunam Hotel		Pratunam	88 USD
	Grand Diamond Suites Pratunam Hotel		Siam	88 USD
	Grand Watergate Hotel Bangkok		Pratunam	27 USD
	Hip Hotel Bangkok		Ratchadapisek	44 USD
	Jazzotel Bangkok (Formerly Eakthanee Serviced Apartment Bangkok)		Suvarnabhumi Airport	27 USD
	Mandarin Hotel Bangkok		Silom	29 USD
	Northgate Ratchayothin Serviced Residence Bangkok		Ratchadapisek	58 USD
	PJ Watergate Hotel Bangkok		Pratunam	25 USD
	President Solitaire Bangkok		Sukhumvit	62 USD
	Queens Garden Resort Bangkok		Suvarnabhumi Airport	15 USD
	Rama Gardens Hotel Bangkok		Don Muang Airport	35 USD
	Riverfront Residence Bangkok		River Side	50 USD
	Royal Parkview Hotel Bangkok		Sukhumvit	29 USD
	Sacha's Hotel Uno Bangkok		Sukhumvit	74 USD
	Salil Hotel Sukhumvit Bangkok		Sukhumvit	46 USD
	Sawasdee Bangkok Inn		Khaosan Road	17 USD
	Sawasdee Banglumpoo Inn Bangkok		Khaosan Road	20 USD
	Sawasdee Khaosan Inn Bangkok		Khaosan Road	20 USD
	Sawasdee Smile Inn Bangkok		Khaosan Road	14 USD
	Sawasdee Welcome Inn		Khaosan Road	14 USD
	Shanghai Mansion Bangkok		China Town	71 USD
	Somerset Lake Point Bangkok		Sukhumvit	62 USD
	The Great Residence Hotel Bangkok		Suvarnabhumi Airport	18 USD
	The Peninsula Hotel Bangkok		River Side	232 USD
	Veronica Residence Bangkok		Ratchadapisek	38 USD

CUSTOMS

2011-12-02T22:01:00.001+07:00

Foreign visitors to Thailand are not expected to understand all the intricate subtleties of Thai customs, but by learning something about them and trying to incorporate them into your behaviour while here, you will show respect for local people and avoid some potentially embarrassing situation.
In Thailand, two instiutions take on particular importance: the monarchy and religion.

THE MONARCHY
Thai people love their king, and have deep reverence for the monarchy. in general. By way of proof, portraits of their majesties are displayed in most shops and businesses. Like anybody else, you are expected tobe respectful towards members of the royal family. Therefore, stand quietly and still when the national anthem is played, which happens daily at 8am and 6pm in parks and many other public places.

SOCIAL HIERARCHY
Age, social rank, lineal descent, salary and education are all considerations for social conduct. Such hierarchy is demonstrated at every moment of the day, even the way of greeting. Unless meeting foreigners, Thais don't shake hands but instead wai (a prayer-like gesture with hands clasped in front of the face.) This action means 'hello' and 'goodbye' but also shows humility. The higher the hands are raised. the more respect being paid

LOSING FACE
Thais are known to be patient and calm. Being jai yen (cool-hearted) is highly admired in Thai culture. Any impulsive reactions that may show annoyance (i.e. raising your voice) are considered unseemly, counterproductive and can make you 'lose face', Losing your temper should be avoided; things will work themselves out much better if you remain calm. Practise the words "mai pen rai" ("never mind")

BODY PARTS
The head is considered to be the most sacred part of body while the feet are the lowest, hence the most impure. for this reason, it is impolite to pat or touch somebody on the head (this applies even to children) and it is particularly rude to point your feet at somebody or to place them on a table or a chair. Pointing the finger at other people is also considered impolite best to gesture with and open hand.

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Golf Course in Bangkok

2011-03-09T00:05:00.000+07:00

Golf Couse in Bangkok to travel by car and not far from the capital. Relax and exercise.With sport of golf. With prices and friendly service for our customers. Click to seedetails below.

Golf Courses in Bangkok

Alpine Golf Club
	Price From 140 USD

Bangkok Golf Club
	Price From 29 USD

Bangpoo Golf & Sports Club
	Price From 39 USD

Ekachai Golf Country Club Samutsakorn
	Price From 20 USD

Green Valley Country Club Samutprakarn
	Price From 52 USD

Krung Kavee Golf Course & Country Club
	Price From 31 USD

Lakewood Country Club
	Price From 51 USD

Lum Luk Ka Country Club
	Price From 25 USD

Muang Kaew Golf Course
	Price From 53 USD

President Country Club
	Price From 29 USD

Summit Pinehurst Golf Club
	Price From 29 USD

Summit Windmill Golf Club
	Price From 32 USD

Thai Country Club Chachoengsao
	Price From 78 USD

The Legacy Golf Club
	Price From 51 USD

The Royal Golf & Country Club
	Price From 47 USD

The Vintage Golf Club
	Price From 42 USD

Unico Grande Golf Course
	Price From 24 USD

Windsor Park & Golf Club
	Price From 31 USD

Chiang Mai

2011-03-08T21:59:00.000+07:00

Chiang Mai

Thailand’s “Rose of the North” is a cultural and natural wonderland with ethnic diversity, a multitude of attractions, and welcoming hospitality.
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	Chiang Mai Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand, and is the capital of Chiang Mai Province. The city stands on the Ping river, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya river. Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city, although it lacks the cosmopolitan gloss o... More
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Chiang Mai literally means “new city” and has retained the name despite celebrating its 700th anniversary in 1996. King Meng Rai the Great founded the city as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom on Thursday, April 12 1296 around the same time as the establishment of the Sukhothai Kingdom. King Meng Rai even conferred with his friends, King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai and King Ngam Muang of Phayao before choosing the site where the capital of the Lanna Kingdom was to be founded. Henceforth, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural core of the Lanna Kingdom, it was also to be the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand, King Meng Rai himself a very religious leader who even founded many of the city’s temples that remain important to this day.

Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to experience both historical and modern Thai culture coexisting side by side: the city features centuries-old chedis and temples next to modern convenience stores and boutique hotels. This dichotomy is best appreciated within the moat-encircled old city, which retains much of the fortified wall that once protected the city center as well as the four main gates that provided access to the former Lanna capital city.

Strangely, for many years tourists had mistaken Chiang Mai simply as the base from which they could plan trekking and rafting trips to hill tribe villages and explore other provinces. Once in Chiang Mai however, tourists are surprised by the fact that there are so many things to discover other than its beautiful and historic temples.

Intriguing diversity among ethnic tribes, a number of elephant camps, many cooking & massage schools, numerous outdoor activities, a variety of handicrafts workshops, various cultural performances, and breathtaking scenery make Chiang Mai one of Asia’s most attractive tourist destinations. The phrase "a day in Chiang Mai is enough to see things around town" was once a common expression. Today, two weeks in Chiang Mai may not be long enough for travelers to experience all that Chiang Mai has to offer.

The old city of Chiang Mai is a showcase of the north’s fascinating indigenous cultural identity that includes diverse dialects, a delectable cuisine, distinctive architecture, traditional values, lively festivals, numerous handicrafts workshops, northern style massage, and classical dances. Chiang Mai city features old-world beauty and charm as well as modern luxury and convenience.

In addition to centuries old temples and some outstanding shopping opportunities, Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine natural resources including mountains, waterfalls, and rivers. The presence of numerous hill tribes that feature a wealth of unique cultures enhances Chiang Mai’s distinctive diversity. Hill tribe trekking, often combined with river rafting and elephant riding has always been one of Chiang Mai’s greatest tourist attractions. Nowadays there are innumerable activities and attractions both in the city and the surrounding province, including massage instruction and golf.

Moreover, visitors can visit workshops where they can learn about the production of silk or silver, and purchase memorable, hand crafted souvenirs. With such a diverse range of attractions and an equally grand selection of dining and accommodation options, Chiang Mai is a place where both backpackers and luxury tourists can enjoy the ultimate Thailand holiday.

Key Tips

Many elephant camps do not engage in Elephant-friendly practices. Avoid patronizing camps that exploit Thailand’s elephants.
Patronizing the Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Training Center in Mae Hong Son benefits both villagers and the authenticity of native arts.
The admission fee for the Chiang Mai Zoo is not inclusive of the fee to visit the Pandas.
If you plan on arriving in Chiang Mai during the Songkran festival (April 13-15) make sure you pack everything in plastic prior to placing it in your luggage.

Day Trips in Bangkok

2011-03-08T18:32:00.000+07:00

Day Trips in Bangkok

Day Trips in Bangkok

Ancient City /Muang Boran (Departure from Bangkok)
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Ayuthaya by Van /SSMAY (Departure from Bangkok)
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Bangkok & Ayutthaya Sky Tour ( Piper Seneca ll )
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Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy
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Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise
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Chao Phraya Princess Cruise
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Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise (For Thai Resident)
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City and Temples /SSMCT (Departure from Bangkok)
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Daily Ayutthaya Tour With Lunch By River Sun Cruise (Departure from Bangkok)
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Damnern Saduak Floating Market (Departure from Bangkok)
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Damnern Saduak Floating Market + Elephant & Crocodile Farm and Show (Departure from Bangkok)
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Damnern Saduak Floating Market and Rose Garden /SSMDR (Departure from Bangkok)
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Dinner Cruise By Pearl Of Siam /SSMCS (Departure from Bangkok)
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Dream World
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Elephant and Crocodile Show (Samphan) (Departure from Bangkok)
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Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Departure from Bangkok)
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Grand Pearl Cruise Bangkok
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Jim Thompson House & Suan Pakkad Palace (Departure from Bangkok)
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Kanchanaburi and River Kwai /SSMKK (Departure from Bangkok)
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Khao Yai National Park (Departure from Bangkok)
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Khao Yai Soft Adventure /SSMKYS (Departure from Bangkok)
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Koh Kred & Nonthaburi Bike Ride /SSMK (Departure from Bangkok)
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Pattaya and Koh Larn (Departure from Bangkok)
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Rice Barge Cruise /SSMRB (Departure from Bangkok)
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Rose Garden & Thai Village Show (Departure from Bangkok)
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Safari Park (Departure from Bangkok)
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Seafood Dinner at Seafood Restaurant (Departure from Bangkok)
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Shopping in Bangkok (Departure from Bangkok)
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Silom Thai Cooking School
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Thai Boxing (Muay Thai) Show (RAJADAMNERN STADIUM)
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Thai Cooking Course (4 hours)
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Thai Dinner & Dances at Sala Rim Nam, The Oriental Hotel (Departure from Bangkok)
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Thai Dinner & Dances at Silom Village or Similar (Departure from Bangkok)
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Thonburi Klongs Wat Arun And Grand Palace (Departure from Bangkok)
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Thonburi Klongs, and Wat Arun /SSMTK (Departure from Bangkok)
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The Wat Phra Kaew

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The Wat Phra Kaew (Thai: วัดพระแก้ว, RTGS: Wat Phra Kaeo, IPA: [wát pʰráʔ kɛ̂ːw], Pronunciation, English: Temple of the Emerald Buddha; full official name Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, Thai: วัดพระศรีรัตนศาสดาราม, IPA: [wát pʰráʔ sǐː rát.ta.náʔ sàːt.sa.daː.raːm]) is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. It is a "potent religio-political symbol and the palladium of Thai society". It is located in the historic centre of Bangkok (district Phra Nakhon), within the precincts of the Grand Palace.

The main building is the central ubosoth, which houses the statue of Emerald Buddha. The legendary history of this Buddha image is traced to India, five centuries after the Lord Buddha attained Nirvana, till it was finally enshrined in Bangkok at the Wat Phra Kaew temple in 1782 during Rama I's reign (1782–1809). This marked the beginning and raise of the Chakri Dynasty of the present Kingdom of Thailand (the present head of the dynasty is King Rama IX. The Emerald Buddha, a dark green statue, is in a standing form, about 66 centimetres (26 in) tall, carved from a single jade stone (Emerald in Thai means deep green colour and not the specific stone). It is carved in the meditating posture in the style of the Lanna school of the northern Thailand. Except for the Thai King, no other person is allowed to touch the statue. The King changes the cloak around the statue three times a year, corresponding to the summer, winter, and rainy seasons, an important ritual performed to usher good fortune to the country during each season.

While legend traces this statue to India, its rich historical records dates its finding in Cambodia in the 15th century, moved to Laos in the 16th century and then to Vientiane where it remained for 215 years, and finally to Thailand in the 18th century. Considering the long history and Nagasena's (a Brahmin who became a Buddhist sage and lived about 150 BC) prophesy that the Emerald Buddha would bring "prosperity and pre-eminence to each country in which it resides", the Emerald Buddha deified in the Wat Phra Kaew is deeply revered and venerated in Thailand as the protector of the country

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