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Lumpini Park Bangkok
9 Reviews When we arrived at Bangkok (our last visit July 2006) my brother handed us over a paper where he had written down the Thai name of LUMPHINI - SATHOR. Our hotel was located in that area, and we had to...
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Bangkok's Canals - the Khlongs Bangkok
12 Reviews We walked along this pretty canal from near Wat Kalayanamit then found a bridge across so we could walk to Wat Arun. This canal is not really a canal it was part of the original Chao Phraya River till...
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Backstreets Bangkok
11 Reviews The area around Santa Cruz Church was mainly habited by westerners or farangs at the start of the 20th century. This is a peaceful area with narrow streets and some lovely wooden houses. it is close...
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Nonthaburi and Koh Kret Bangkok
4 Reviews Ko Kret located in Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province, northwest of Bangkok. Ko Kret is a small islet beside the Chao Phraya River. You can ride a boat from Bangkok or just across The Chao...
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Forensic Science Museum Bangkok
2 Reviews In the BTS guide we found a little piece about a Museum of forensic history. In the short description there were sentences like “for something out of the ordinary” and “not for the squeamish” and of...
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Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market) Bangkok
2 Reviews Go in the evening or at night - either by taxi directly there or by rivertaxi to Tha Rachini or Saphan Phut and walk. Walk along the streets to see the amazing variety of flowers - also try to find...
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Victory Monument Bangkok
4 Reviews Extracted from the website below since it describes the monument best: ..."Victory Monument commemorates those who died in national service – policemen, military officers and civilians. The concrete...
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Chao Phraya River Bangkok
8 Reviews Jack’s Bar - as we nicknamed it - is a very rustic little place on the Chao Phraya River. Great for chilling out, people watching and taking in the atmosphere of the comings and goings of this busy...
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Bangkok
3 Reviews In actual it was not as interesting as you may read from article in Internet. It abit disappointed when I found the boat price were so expensive which cost us 500baht per person. We departed from...
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Churches and Cathedrals Bangkok
6 Reviews This church is in the Old Thonburi area of Bangkok. We got here by taking the public Chao Praya river boat, getting off at Memorial Bridge, walking across the bridge, then heading right. The church is...
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Muang Boran - Ancient City Bangkok
4 Reviews Their web site and the guide books talk about bus 511 and the Southern Bus station. I thought you had to go to the southern bus station to catch this bus. Not so. It starts and ends there. Not sure of...
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Wats are everywhere... Bangkok
11 Reviews Rachathiwat Ratchaworawiharn Temple was built before the Ayutthaya peroid. King Rama IV resided here while he was in the monkhood" The temple is situated at the end of Samsen Soi 9 on the banks of...
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Kamthieng House Bangkok
4 Reviews Khamthieng House is abit of old Thailand hidden away on Asoke road .This traditional Northern Thai teakwood house is about 160 years old and is located in the grounds of Thai Siam Society.The Museum...
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Shrines and Spirit Houses Bangkok
5 Reviews Bangkok may sometimes be a bit overwhelming and to some folk it can be seen as another bland, grubby city. Okay, so B K is not neat and twee. Yet it really isn't that dirty either... try and spot as...
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Wat Prayoon Bangkok
2 Reviews We have been to Bangkok many times and have done most of the touristy sights, so I was pleased to find a suggested walking tour of the Old Thonburi District in a guide book I borrowed from the...
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Wat Ratchabopit Bangkok
3 Reviews I only discovered this temple due to an attempted con - it started out with some guy on the street (as ever) telling me about this place which was only open once a year.... Fortunately for me, the...
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Suan Lum Night Bazzar Bangkok
4 Reviews You can drop at Lumphini MRT station and the Night Blazzar is just beside the station, It opens at about 6pm till midnight. You can try the foot reflexology and massage there for about 250 to 350 baht...
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Vimanmek Teak Palace Bangkok
1 Review This is Vimanmek Mansion, the world's largest structure of golden teakwood. It dates from 1901 and was home to King Rama V, his family and concubines for six years while they waited for completion of...
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Cooking Classes Bangkok
2 Reviews I'm in the front here at the Blue Elephant Cooking School. This was a very special way to spend the day. We started with a market tour. Then we returned to the restaurant's cooking school where we...
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Suan Pakkard Palace Bangkok
2 Reviews This lovely ex-royal residence is in the middle of a busy commercial district, on Sri Ayutthaya Road, but don't let that put you off. It is made up of a collection of attractive old wooden houses...
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Lak Muang - City Pillar Shrine Bangkok
1 Review A Lak Mueang or City pillar is found in most cities of Thailand. Usually housed in a shrine which is also believed to house the city spirit deity, Chao Pho Lak Meuang, it is held in high esteem by the...
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Anantasamakom Throne Hall Bangkok
1 Review The first time I saw the Palace, thought of the Supreme Court of SG and these one here is a throne Hall of the Parliaments. We only pass by this area but some people there that I saw that time are...
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Kuan Oo Shrine Bangkok
1 Review It was said that King Taksin usually worship this place before he went to war as what I read and no historical records either. This Shrine is alone though. To get there: Depart Chao Phraya Boat at...
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The Giant Swing Bangkok
1 Review when we were going to the grand palace, our vehicle drove by the giant swing...most tourists would easily miss this historical landmark since not much to see...but this is consired an important...
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Payathai Palace Bangkok
1 Review The place was constructed in the reign of King Rama V and later new building was being built after the next reign. This quiet place is another off the beaten place for you to check out! To get...
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My friend and I visited Koh Samet without young ladies so explored and found hidden beaches we had not found before. They were known but not by us and although small they were beautiful and we came away with lots of ideas for the future when we visit again.I would recommend this island to anyone who wants a quiet holiday with soft white sand and blue water; ideal for couples.
Yeah, you're going to be right smack dab in the middle of monsoon season! I would suggest a really good lightweight rainjacket/suit and foot gear. Lots of rain, but I wouldn't say gloom. The upside, at least for me is that I like the monsoon season. It's a really neat time of the year and if you've never been in a monsoon downpour, then you're in for an adventure, just stay on high ground! The rain coming down can be thunderous. (I don't know where you are from, you didn't post that!) To talk to someone you literally have to yell into their ear. I wont say that it can't get old but it is something to experience. I miss it so much that I am considering going back to Thailand my next trip during ther monsoon season! Yeah, the beaches will be pretty empty. Also, accomodations rates and other rates will be down considerably. Back to the rain, did I mention to stay on high ground?! Even...
Take a relaxing boat cruise at Ayuthaya and you will experience the tranquility and simple lifestyle of the people here. Ayuthaya is an ancient city located about 1 hour north of Bangkok and is a must visit when in Thailand.
Try the monorail transport system which started operation in Dec 1999. Although it is not very impressive compared to those in other cities, this is a chance to experience the local lifestyle and to beat the notorous traffic jams. However, the ticket fare is rather expensive, so you will noticed not many people are using it.
Dusit Palace and Vimanmek Mansion are places you should visit although they may not be in your itenary. The Dusit Palace is very big and is located in northern Bangkok near the zoo. Within the Dusit Palace is the Vimanmek Mansion (see photo), the largest teak building in the world. The mansion and its surroundings showcases the interesting history of Thailand's monarchy, and the Dusit Palace and it's big landscape surroundings is a very good place for relaxation in busy Bangkok.
I think it's hardly find in Thailand nowaday. All made from wood and bamboo and all are functional such as bamboos on 2 sides help the container for floating and a curve wood above is a holder.
Totally made of wood and nothing else.
The Victory Monument is an impressive landmark in North eastern Bangkok. Do have a look when you pass by the area.
Peninsula Hotel Bangkok Bangkok
24 Reviews and 951 Opinions I was on business trip of Bangkok and get a chance to stay in Peninsula for a 3 nights. I was...
Rabbit Resort Pattaya Pattaya
2 Reviews and 512 Opinions This is probably one of the few resorts in this area with character. a) The hospitality is...
Kantary Hotel And Serviced Apartments Ayutthaya Ayuthaya
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Q: I'll be staying at rambuttri village inn, can anyone suggest a travel agency that can help me book a tour, not that...
A: I stayed at Rambuttri village Inn earlier this year and there are two travel agents on the plaza directly in front of the front door.
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