POST.MAIL.BOX
by travelpug
As the name suggests, it is a service counter for anything postal. Is it not a post office so they charge a few thai bahts for their services. Services provided include: Stamps, Duty Stamp, Postal Service, EMS Services, FedEx, UPS, Mailbox, Packing, Money Transfer, Photocopy, Fax, Binding, Laminating, etc.
They are located on 4th Floor of Amarin Plaza near Erawan Shrine and accross from Gaysorn Plaza. Skybridge links to Amarin Plaza from Chitlom BTS Station.
phone: 66-02 251 2566
It's all about current and currency!
by xuessium
CURRENT
Thailand uses mainly 2 types of plug:
- Flat blade attachment plug
- Round pin attachment plug
Voltage is 220 Volts and current frequency is 50 Hz.
CURRENCY
Thailand uses the Thai Baht and it is a free-exchange currency, unlike most of the Indochina countries.
Fountain at Sanam Luang
by herzog63
This little fountain is interesting as Bangkok doesn't have lots of fountains like say "Europe". And this fountain had a fence around it. I don't know if the fountain was something real special or if the authorities didn't want you to sit on it!?!
Treat everyone with dignity
by MaximusTravel
A couple of recommendations;
Remember you’re in a Buddhist country and it is appropriate to give money to the poor and the elderly who ask for alms on the street. Do as the Romans do – give. A dollar can feed someone for a day or longer here
Photo Checklist in a Chinese Shrine
by Bangkokjoe
Okay then, what is all this lot about? you ask. Well here you go. This is all round the back part of Wat Pho and attracts more than its fair share of attention on a Saturday afternoon. It’s a Chinese sourced shrine this one, and don't be surprised if a lot of Thai folk may not know the full ins and outs of the images.
Well, it appears we have a sacred Buddha tree at the back, neatly wrapped in binding silks. All the Thais will know that bit. In front we have three golden images, and a neat little ceramic one. These appear to be the same person and in a different format. A Chinese derived deity this one. Spelling it how it's said “Jao Mer Guanim” – broadly “Kind Hearted Mother Guanim.” The ceramic version in the front is giving out lots of love. The golden one at back right has her thousand arms on – and this means she is sorting out everything and double tasking. The other two? We’re not too sure about those. But hey – if you’ve got the love and someone on the case for matters all else I’m sure you won’t mind.
The umbrella on the right? Khun Wud believes that it probably belongs to someone who accidentally left it behind. (Sometimes we can read too much into this oriental symbolism.)
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Chakri Throne Hall,Grand Palace,Bangkok.
Various stalls
Rama VIII Bridge Pier
crispy fried chicken
