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If you come to Bangkok and don't see a Wat (temple) then there is something wrong with you. For those who are normal, though, there are certain guidlines you should follow when entering temples.
The strictness of rules changes with the level of importance of the temple you are visiting.
At the Royal Palace, no bare shoulders or shorts should be worn. Men can sometimes get away with more than women (HA HA!!) Generally, if your knees are covered, you will be fine.
Don't point, and don't point your feet towards the buddha in a temple when you kneel down. The head is considered closest to heaven and good, the feet the furthest and bad.
Shoes off
Women never "tempt" the monks!! Don't touch or hand anything to them.
Never be above a Buddha, and never touch a shrine.
Be respectful and the Thai people will respect you back. Be an idiot, and I hope they put you in a Muay Thai ring... Leave a Comment
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One day trip
Outside Bangkok
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
in Ratchaburi province
Theme: Shoping, Floating Market
The famous floating market in Thailand
Ayutthaya Historical Park
in Ayutthaya province
Theme: Ancient Monuments and Temples
One of the ten historical parks in Thailand
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
in Nakhon Pathom province
Theme: Animals, Orchid farm, Crocodile show
Thai Human Imagery Museum
in Nakhon Pathom province
Theme: Museum
Crocodile Farm & Zoo
in Samut Prakan province
Theme: Crocodiles, Elephants, Monkeys and show
The famous crocodile farm, with over 100.000 crocodiles
Rose Garden
in Nakhon Pathom province
Theme: Garden, Lake, Cultural show, Zoo
Ancient City
in Samut Prakan province
Theme: Outdoor museum
Safari World in Miniburi
Theme: Zoo and many shows every day Leave a Comment
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Wats - Temples in Bangkok
Wats - Temples
Wat Phra Kaeo
(Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha)
Location: Chetuphon Road
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Location: On the west bank of the Chao Phraya River
Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
Location: Si Ayutthaya Road
Wat Traimit (Temple of the Gold Buddha)
Location: East end of Yaowarat Road
Wat Suthat
Location: Bamrung Muang Road
Wat Ratchabophit
Location: Ratchabophit Road
Wat Ratchanatdaram
Location: At the corner of Ratchadamnoen Road & Mahachai Road
Wat Thepthidaram
Location: Mahachai Road, Next to Wat Ratchanatda
Wat Saket (The Golden Mount)
Location: Off Ratchadamnoen Avenue
Wat Mahathat
Location: Na Phrathat Road
Wat Indravihan
Location: In the Bang Khun Phrom area on Wisutkasat Road
Wat Bowon Niwet
Location: On Phra Sumen Road
Wat Thammongkol
Location: At Sukhumvit Rd
I ve been in many Temples in Bangkok and hope next time i will visit all temples.
My Photos
First Photo: Wat Arun Ticket
Second photo: Wat Pho
Third photo: Wat in Bangkok
Forth photo: Wat in Bangkok
Fifth photo: Wat in Bangkok Leave a Comment
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There are many Chinese Temples in Bangkok as well as Thai Wats and other religous buildings. This dragon is found on top of the Chinese Temple near Taksin Bridge. The grounds are quite cool even during the middle of the day. It must be because it is near the river and a small breeze is almost always blowing through. Inside you can find many Chinese men playing Chess and checkers. I'm sure you'd be welcome to play a game. They greeted my son and I as we passed by. Leave a Comment
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Main Attractions of Bangkok
National Museum Na Phrathat Road
Royal Barges Museum On Bangkok Noi Canal
Museum of Imagery Technology
Prasart Museum
National Theatre Location: Na Phrathat Road
National Art Gallery Location: On Chaofa Road Leave a Comment
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If you have time visit the new Erawan Elephant Museum. It is quite marvelours inside the elephant shaped museum;
The structure itself is the biggest.
It is located on Sukhumvit Road, about 3 Kms. from Samutprakan Province in Thailandmillennium period. Leave a Comment
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Ride with this manipulated old tram
for free . The tram was original used in Bangkok until 40 years ago.
They just change the wheel and now station near Sanam Luang.
The trip appr. 1 hour will take you around
Bangkok Old-City area (Koh Rattanakosin). Leave a Comment
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Thai people believe that visiting and making merit at nine temples in one day will bring them luck and good karma. The number nine is considered lucky by thai people.
The nine temples that easy to discover in one day are
Wat Benjamabhorphit (Marmor Temple),
Wat Indraviharn (standing Buddha),
Wat Ieamworanut (close to Wat Indraviharn),
Wat Suthat Thepwararam,
Wat Sakhet (Gold Mountain),
Wat Ratchanada (Metal Palast),
Wat Phra Chetuphon(Reclinin Buddha),
Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha),
Wat Arun The temple of Dawn.
( Or Wat Sampluem and Wat Trimitr )
Read more in local custom. Leave a Comment
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The Mondop of the Lord Buddha's Footprints at Saraburi
The footprints of the Lord Buddha at Saraburi has been a sacred place of pilgrimage since the Ayutthaya period. The interior of the mondop housing the footprints is decorated with glass inlay, an decorative style popular during the reign of King Prasat Thong and King Narai the Great. Actually, the impression of the Lord Buddha's footprints at Muang Boran was presented President Venkatagiri of India in 1972. Leave a Comment
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The Viharn at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya
The Phra Sri Sanphet Wihan was built in 1499 during 8 the reign of Ramathibodi II to house a standing Buddha image.
The statue, called called Phra Sri Sanphet, was originally cast in bronze and then gilded with a total of 346.5 kilograms of fine gold. This gold Buddha statue remained the city's principal image until 1767 when the invading Burmese built a fire around it in order to remove all the precious metal; all that was left was a shapeless lump of bronze. Leave a Comment
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