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The 320 acres Ancient City, which has a shape corresponding to the map of Thailand, is like an open door to the cultural heritage of Siam. Its visitors are able to see the continuity of the history, arts, cultures, religions, thoughts, as well as the believes of Thai talents. It is a reflection of Thai fundamentals and the varieties of the cultures found in Thai territories. The ground breaking was performed in 1963 and its grand opening was held on 11th February 1972. The current number of monuments, as of 2nd June 2004, is 116 with more to come in the future. The admission rate is now 375 Baht, which include bicycle rental (due to the large area of the theme park like museum) and a tram ride with an English speaking guide. All monuments and replicas have been painstakingly recreated, and the amount of effort that has been put into recreating the exact intricate details of the original structures are really nothing short of amazing. Personally, I think a visit to Thailand should not be just about shopping or "alternative activities", but one should pay attention to the wonders and beauty of their culture as well. Besides visiting the usual Palaces, Wats, and Museums, both Muang Boran and Ayuthaya (the real ancient city) are definitely worth a visit. If anything, a visit to Muang Boran, which is about 40km away from Bangkok, provides for an interesting relief from the very crowded streets off Bangkok. Leave a Comment Phone: +66 2-2241057Website: http://www.ancientcity.com/
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| | | | Kamthieng House: Kamthieng House | Tip Rating: | | | | |
If you like historic houses, it's definitely worth paying a visit to this little gem - Kamthieng House, in the grounds of the Siam Society, just off Sukhumvit Road. It is a fantastic example of a traditional-style teak-wood Thai house. It had until recently been under renovation for some time, but this is now complete. The house was originally brought down from the north of the country, and dates from the mid-nineteenth century. It is now decorated with all sorts of domestic artifacts to give you a good idea of the daily lives of ordinary people in the past in Thailand. There are also a couple of videos playing continously which show aspects of past times in Thailand. It's very easy to get to - just round the corner from Asok Skytrain station, and in August a Metro (underground) station will open next door. It's off the beaten path at the moment, though - not many people visit this place, and it's not well publicised at all. Entrance is 100 baht, and opening hours are 9am until 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday. See my travelogue for some more pictures. Leave a Comment Website: http://www.siam-society.org/heritage/kamthieng.asp
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The statues I found at the Wat Arun Temple (the one in the west bank of the river) reminded me some statues I found in China. They had the same dressings, the same facial expressions... very different from those in a more "thai style" that you can find in the Royal Palace... Leave a Comment
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| | | | GO SEE A MOVIE | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
While I was in Bangkok for my second time, my girlfriend and I went one afternoon to see a movie. I know this is not a big deal for most but it was my first experience in a Thai movie theater, and it was good. The movie we went to see was White Chicks and it cost us 100bht each to get in. One thing I noticed that was different then what i'm used to, was the fact that a pop and popcorn were priced fair. Here in Canada the prices for this stuff are terrible. A large pop and popcorn cost me 60bht, while in Canada it would be about 300-400bht for the same. This was an activity that my brother and I wouldn't have considered and I'm glad I had a chance to check it out this time. They change the movies quite quickly, so if the movies are not to your liking, just wait a few days. ****UPDATE****I have gone to the movies on my last two trips to Bangkok as well, with my new girlfriend Kiki. During my first few days this trip we went to Central and chose to see Land of the Dead, Skeleton Key, and The Cave. They all were pretty good and we would have probably watched more, but the islands were calling us. Another difference in the theater here is a selection of different seats to chose from. In Canada we have no choice, but here you can pay a little more but get a huge reclining seat, free drink, and a blanket if you like. This is a very comfortable setup for watching movies, and I think it is a great idea. Leave a Comment Phone: (02) 6415913, 7508452, 5525463
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