Thursday, February 3, 2011

Bangkok - Point of Interest

(19) < Khao Yai winery >




















(18) < Chao Phraya River Cruise
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(17) < Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery
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- Free Admission


















(16) < Erawan Meseum
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This 3-headed elephant, Airavata, was born of khun Lek Viriyapant's ideas and imagination. It was inspired by his wish to preseve his collection of antiques as a contribution to Thai cultural heritage.

- All together have 3 sections :
1. Basement or Underworld (Naga World)
2. Hall or Human World
3. Inside Elephant's Bellyor Tavatimsa Heaven

Open everyday (8am-5pm)
Admissions : 150 baht


- The height of the elephant : 29m
- The height including the building : 43.6m
- The width of the elephant : 12m
- The length of the elephant : 39m
- The weight of the elephant's body : 150 tons
- The weight of the elephant's head : 100 tons

** The left back leg is the lift to abdomen
** The right back leg is the staircase to abdomen
** The tail is the emergency exit
** The abdomen (belly) is the houses buddha's relics



































(15) < Khao San Road >
- Backpackers and budget travelers are drawn here by some of the cheapest accommodation and travel deals in Thailand.
- Packed into a 1km long strip are countless budget guesthouses and mid-range hotels, internet cafes, swanky bars and clubs, restaurants, massage parlours, travel agents, bookshops, market stalls, tattoo shops and much, much more.
Pub


Famous Food there

Food Massage

Pubs

Police Station

Artificial Cert, IC, documents can be made here.

Khao San Road




(14) < Siam Paragon >
- One of the biggest shopping centers in Asia (Opened on December 9, 2005)
- Five vast floors make it a consumer 'heaven' with boutiques and flagship stores of the world's top-notch designer names like Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Versace, Burberry and Hermes.
- The basement of Siam Paragon houses the Siam Ocean World, containing some small and large aquariums.
- On the second floor there are open showrooms for both Maserati (Italy), ,Lamborghini (Italy), Ferrari (Italy), Jaguar (UK), BMW (Germany), Lotus (UK), and Audi (Germany) cars.
- Opening Hours: 10:00 - 22:00
- Location: Next to Siam Centre, Pathumwan
- BTS: Siam



(13) < Bridge on the River Kwai (Death Railway) & JEATH War Museum >

Dealth Railway

- Located @ Kanchanaburi which is on the West of Bangkok.
- About 2 hours drive from Bangkok.
- Admission Fee : Free
- During World War 2, the Japanese used Allied prisoners of war to build a railway from Thailand to Burma so they could supply their army without the dangers of sending supplies by sea.
- Many prisoners died under appalling conditions during its construction, and the line became known as the 'Death Railway'.
- There are still carries regular passenger trains using this railway. For anyone interested in 20th century history, a visit to Kanchanaburi and the infamous Death Railway is a must.

JEATH War Museum
- Located just beside the Death Railway (walking distance)
- One of two war museums in Thailand about the Death Railway built from 1942 to 1943 by Allied POWs under the direction of the Japanese.
- The acronym JEATH stands for the primary nationalities involved in the construction of the railway: Japanese, English, Australian, American, Thai and Holland.
- Admission Fee : 40 baht
华军碑









(12) < Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yannasampanno Forest Monastery (Tiger Temple) >
- Located @ Kanchanaburi, about 3.5 hours drive from Bangkok.
- Major activity: Sit with fully grown tigers and have your photograph taken with these wild animals. Join the monks of the Kanchanaburi tiger temple for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- History : The first tiger was brought to the Pha Luang Ba Tua Buddhist Temple in 1998 after being injured by a hunter, but died within days. Soon after, two very ill cubs arrived with large knife wounds in their stomachs. Miraculously, they survived, and the temple quickly earned a reputation as a tiger haven. " When the villagers saw how we tended to the first tigers they brought others. Some were injured by hunters who had a change of heart, others by people who did not want the tiger near their village but also did not want to see it die," Phusit said. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) estimates that there are between 150 and 500 tigers remaining in the wild in Thailand. Healthy tigers from the Temple are sent back to the forest once they are ready to return. To return to the wild, the tigers do not have far to go. The tiger temple sits on a small plain surrounded by jagged rocky outcrops about 40 kilometers beyond the famous World War II - The Bridge on the River Kwai. " This trip is famous tour and popular tour for tourist from every country Now.
- Ticket : 600bahts (start from 2011, previous was 500bahts)
- Time : 12pm - 3.15pm
- Rules&Regulation : Please don't wear red, pink, orange clothes/ Don't allow to wear short pants / Don't wear open shoulder clothes during visit the Tiger Temple
The Entrance

Need to sign the Agreement

近距里接触!

Tiger is doing something special..

Tigers found everywhere..

Tigers are showering..

Scare scare..

It looks like cat.. :)

Finally is the Monk...He looks cute!

Going to Tiger Canyon (峽谷) together with Tiger

Photos capturing session @ Tiger Canyon



(11) < Phra Chulachomklao Fort
海軍 >
- The Naval History Park at Chulachomklao Fortress is situated at the mouth of Chao Phraya River, Samut Prakan Province (29 km south of Bangkok)
- Chulachomklao Fortress is a modern fort and has played an important role in protecting the sovereignty of Thailand during 1893 against unfriendly forces.
- Opening Hours :7am - 6pm
- Admission Fee : Free







(10) < Bang Pu Seaside Resort >
- Located @ Tambon Bang Pu Mai. Near the 37 kms marker on Sukhumwit Road
- It is the army's rehabilitation and relaxation center but members of the public can also enter and enjoy its beautiful scenery.
- Between the end of the year and April, large numbers of seagulls flock to the area and the pier is a popular place to watch and feed them.
- Opening Hours :10am - 8pm
- Admission Fee : Free






(9) < Ancient Siam
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- Ancient Siam (formerly known as Ancient City) is the world's biggest open-air museum.
- Situated close to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan province, the 320-hectare city features 116 structures of Thailand's famous monuments and architectural attractions.
- OPENING HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- ADMISSION: 350 baht for adults and 150 baht for children. There is a two price system and Thai people only pay 200 baht. You can get this price if you have a work permit.














(8) < Wat Mahathat & Reclining Buddha >
- One of Bangkok's major markets, focusing on clothes which makes it Thailand's largest clothing market.
- Things start to get really cheap when you're buying bulk (whole sale). Normally buying 3 piece and above will have great discount.
- You can find a lot of pirated clothes such as Adidas, Nike, Levis and etc selling there and there looks original.
- The market is open 24 hours a day with various offers, from 9AM to 8PM (in reality, it's more like 11AM-6PM)
- Recommended on clothes. Can't find any place cheaper than here.




IT Mall



(7) < Wat Mahathat & Reclining Buddha
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- Wat Mahathat is perhaps the most striking of all of the temples in Ayutthaya and is located the very heart of the city.
- Famous of rows of headless Buddhas and One Buddha-head is in a tree trunk.
- Hours: Daily 8am-6pm
- Admission Fee : 30 baht







(6) < Bang Pa-In Palace (Summer Palace) >
- 60 kilometers north of Bangkok (Ayutthaya Province)
- A palace complex formerly used by the Thai kings
- Admission Fee : 100 baht
- Hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, but the ticket office closes at 3:30 pm.
- Electric golf car rental : 450 baht for the first hour.

Wehat Chamrun Hall

Pang Pa-In Royal Palace




(5) <
Erawan Shine 四面佛 >
- The Erawan Shrine (officially named Thao Maha Brahma) or Four Faced Buddha is the most popular shrine amongst Asian tourists and locals in Bangkok.
- It is said that each of the four faces represent the elements of the earth that face four different directions.
- In a clockwise direction starting at the entrance, the first Face which represents the Face of Peace and Health, Face of Good Fortune, Face of Good Relationships and Face of Protection against Evils.
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Visiting Times: Brahma Shrine: 6.00-23.00 hrs
- Getting There: Skytrain to Siam Square if you are from the Silom Line or skytrain to Chit Lom Station if you are in Sukhumvit Line.






(4) <
Yaowarat Road (ChinaTown 唐人街) >
- Take MRT to Hua Lamphong then take taxi to Yaowarat.
- You can find a lot of chinese food there and you can speak with them using chinese.
- 到中國城必買豬肉鬆條當伴手禮,合記林真香是中國城的老字號
- There are a lot of 金铺,餐馆(鱼翅,燕窝)..etc









(3) <
Hard Rock Cafe, Bangkok >
- Siam Square, 424/3-6 Soi Siam Square 11, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand


(2) < Chatuchak Weekend Market >
- One of the world's largest weekend markets
- Covers area of 70 rai (27 Acres) altogether divided into 27 Sections, contains more than 15,000 booths selling goods from every part of Thailand
- You can find all the things you want there but remember to bargain, usually the price offer by them is very high..
- It is advisable to get the map for Chatuchak market (tourist center there) before you start shopping. You may get lost easily if you are 1st time been there.







(1) < Damnoen Saduak Floating Market>
- Located at Ratchaburi Province, about 100 km southwest of Bangkok.
- Largest and best known floating market among Thai and foreign tourists.
- 500 baht for 3 hours.
- The souvenir there is very expensive. Not recommended to buy stuff there.
- Can buy food to eat there and to experience the scenery there.
Eating on the boat


The boat is speeding..


Thai Dancing Show - free of charge


This is what we called floating market


Overview


2 comments:

  1. 500 baht for 3 hours for the boat? much more exp than grand palace...350baht n can walk long time n take many scenes...how came ur photo is little only in the floating market

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  2. I think we kena potong by them..But there really have difference experience..I just upload a few photos nia..u interested on the floating market?

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