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 A view from the express ferry
towards Wat Arun by M0B1US
It is one of Bangkok's main transport arteries carrying a lot of cargo transport as well as being one of the best and fastest ways to get around the city
In the 19th century Bangkok was called the 'Venice of the East' as it was covered by a wide network of khlong (canals). Although not quite deserving that moniker any more, it is still possible to travel down a number of these including 'Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem' which serves as an unofficial border between the old and the new city, and 'Khlong Saen Saep' which travels in an East/West direction.
There are still a lot of examples of times gone by along the river and the khlongs, and southwest of Bangkok on Khlong Sanam Chai there is still a floating market although we did not have time to visit it...
One of my favourite experiences of the city were the several ferry trips I took along the river, being able to see the many sights of the city both along the banks and close up, with fellow passengers often including Buddhist Monks heading to or from one of a number of impressive Wats lining the river...
If you take the ferry as far south as Taksin, you can link up with the Skytrain. Leave a Comment
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 Chao Phraya River, Bangkok
(THAILAND) by vigiLeave a Comment
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 Along the river! by yen_2
Catching the Sunset along the river is such a lovely thing to do and while doing this a cuppa would be refreshing! Leave a Comment
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 Rama VIII (or is it IX?)
Bridge by syllybabe
But of course it's my fault that when finally the others gave in to their hunger and they opted for food from a sidewalk vendor, I walked ahead to the pier to sulk (Hey! It's my trip, too.).
While waiting for our longtail boat I sat there fuming for a few mins. but how can you be angry for long when you have a flowing river in front of you?
Nah...I just picked up my camera and started shooting. I'll make up for lunch with dinner :-) Leave a Comment
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 Tourist Boat by suraphona
The boat route is connected to BTS Skytrain at Saphan Taksin station from Sathorn pier and prceed up the river to Banglamphoo pier. The boat stop at 10 major piers which provide convenient access to sites in surrounding area such as China Town, Wat Pho, Grand Palast, Royal Barge Museum etc. The service is available daily with departures every 30 minutes from Sathorn pier from 9:00 to 15:00 and will return at 16:30 to Sathorn pier.
For THB 75.- River Pass which a Chao Phraya river guide book, free drinking water on Board, hostess and board guide are also included .
The Boat will stop at 7 public piers and 3 private piers the surrounding trip will take approximately 90 minutes.
Sathorn Pier 9:00
Oriental Pier 9:05
Si Phraya Pier 9:10
Ratchawongse Pier 9:15
The King's Mother Memorial Park Pier 9:20 **
Tha Tien Pier 9:25
Maharaj Pier 9:30 **
Wang Lang(Sirirat) Pier 9:35
The Royal Barge Museum Pier 9:40 **
Banglamphoo Pier 9:45
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Sathorn Pier 10:30 Leave a Comment
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 East Asiatic Building by Audrey118Leave a Comment
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 by Audrey118
The majestic Palace was built in 3 years and commemorated in 1785.
Wat Pra Kaeo, the royal Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, built in 1782 houses Thailand's most revered Buddha image and it the most notable repository of the Thai arts. In the Ubosoth, or the ordination hall, which houses the Emerald Buddha is located on the southern side of the temple ground.
It is cut out from a single gemstone....but I think it is jade rather emerald. And each season it has a new outfit.
The Grand Palace was traditionally the residence of Chakri Kings who had ruled Thailand since 1782, and originally conceived by King Rama I. Subsequent Chakri Kings built Thai and European-styles palaces until the complex assumed it present form. Get off at 'Chang Pier' and walk straight on Na Phra Lan Road to the main entrance of Wat Phra Kaeo. Leave a Comment
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 At Sathorn Pier, the river
taxi, and Taksin Bridge by Audrey118
You can also get ot Sathorn Pier and jump on any river cruise, or even jump on the long tail boat and try to figure out places with a good map.
The picture here is of King Taksin Bridge, which is very close to the Shangrila Hotel and Sathorn BTS skytrain station. It is also known as the Sathorn Bridge and this two span bridge was completed in 1976.
The bridge marks the beginning of the Chao Phraya River fabulous Golden League - 3 km of architectural miralces..... Leave a Comment
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 inside River City Building by Audrey118
The buidlign itself has several restaurants, lots of special art and craft, antiques store in it.. There is also a place where there is antique auction once a month..usually the first Saturday of the month.
Beware to buy Buddha images...anything about 8 inches or more...cannot be exported...although any sizes of the laughing Buddha can be taken out of the country.
Next door to this building (connected on the second floor) is the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel...not the best looking hotel from the inside...but boy...they have lots of good restaurants,
ETC - is their international cuisine - more like a huge coffee house,
and they have an Italian restaurant...but my favourite is Thara Thong a classical Thai restaurant with great view into the Sofitel Hotel which msyteriously was never occupied despite the completion many years ago. Leave a Comment
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