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Sanam Luang |
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oval public ground in front of the Grand Palace enclave is used for
various royal ceremonies, including the Royal Ploughing Ceremony each
May, and is edged by several noteworthy institutions.
On the southeast corner is the City Pillar Shrine or San Lak Muang
placed there by King Rama I as the foundation stone for the new
capital of Bangkok.
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Pak Khlong Talat |
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This is a wholesale market for all kinds of cut flowers and
vegetables. It is located on Maharat Road near the Memorial Bridge.
The colourful flowers and the bustling atmosphere is the charm of this
market, especially when the market is crowded in the early morning and
in the evening. |
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Democracy Monument |
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This monument, located in
the middle of Ratchadamnoen Avenue, was conceived and constructed to
commemorate the peaceful changeover from an absolute monarchy to a
constitutional monarchy on 24 June, 1932. |
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China Town |
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Bangkok's China Town is an
old business center covering a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen
Krung Roads. There are many small streets and alleys full of shops
selling all types of goods. The area is always lively and market
stalls abound. It has been the main center for trading by the Chinese
since they were moved from their old site some 200 years ago. Nearby
is Phahurat Market, one of the city's renowned cloth centers. |
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Princess Mother Memorial Park
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This beautiful park is located on Soi 3 Somdet Chao Phraya Road, Khiong
San District. It was built near the Wat Anongkharam community where
Somdej Phra Srinaganndra Boromarajajonani, Her Royal Highness the
Princess Mother had resided during her childhood. The park comprises a
full scale model of the Princess Mother's house and the old buildings
renovated as exhibition halls displaying the life story of Her Royal
Highness the Princess Mother as well as the history of the Wat
Anongkharam community. |
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King Rama IX Royal Park
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The 200-acre botanical garden-cum-public park is located deep inside
Sukhumvit Soi 103 (Udomsuki and was opened in 1987 to commemorate the
60th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The park is open daily from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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Queen Saovabha Memorial
Institute |
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Located near Chulalongkorn Hospital, on the corner of Henri Dunant Road
and Rama IV Road, this institute contains a collection of poisonous
snakes which are "milked" daily for their venom in order to produce
invaluable anti-snakebite serum.
Venom is extracted from the snakes everyday, at 11.00 a.m. and 2.30
p.m. on weekdays, and 11.00 a.m. on holidays. |
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Dusit Zoo |
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Located beside the Royal Plaza, Bangkok's oldest zoo contains a
collection of popular African and Asian mammals and birds in an
ornamental garden.
It is open everyday from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. |
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Samphran Elephant Ground &
Zoo |
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Just only 1 kilometer before the Rose Garden, this 60-acre farm is
another interesting attraction housing many different wild animals and
thousands of crocodiles. Fascinating performances such as Crocodile
Wrestling, Magic Show, and Elephant Theme Show commence everyday at
12.45 p.m. and 2,20 p.m. with additional shows on holidays at 10.30
a.m.
This farm is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-5.30 p.m. |
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Crocodile Farm
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This large farm with over 60,000 fresh and saltwater crocodiles is some 30
kilometers from Bangkok in Samut Prakan Province. Other creatures
including trained elephants, gibbons, lions, and snakes are also found
here. The exciting crocodile wrestling show is performed every hour.
There is also a Dinosaur Museum where various species of life-size
dinosaurs and their skeletons are on display.
The compound is open daily from 7.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. |
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Snake Farm |
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35 minutes from Wat Sai
Floating Market, is another stop for sightseeing and watching a snake
show.
The farm is open daily from 8.30 a.m.- 5.00 p.m. |
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Rose Garden |
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This popular tourist attraction is 32 kilometers west of Bangkok on
Phetkasem Road. Situated by the Tha Chin River, it boasts large,
beautiful and well-maintained gardens. In the resort, there is a Thai
Cultural Village where an attractive show commences daily at 2.45 p.m.
There is for instance, Thai folk dancing, Thai boxing, sword fighting
demonstrations, and an elephant show.
The resort is open daily from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. |
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Damnoen Saduak Floating
Market |
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This popular attraction is
some 80 kilometers west of Bangkok, accessible by regular bus from the
Southern Bus Terminal. Everyday, hundreds of vendor boats crowd the
market area in the early morning till noon. Visitors can also travel
around by boat to see local villages, and the way of life of the
people in the countryside. |
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Bang Pa-In Summer Palace |
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This is some 30 kilometers south
of Ayutthaya, or a 1-hour drive from Bangkok. Built in the reign of
King Rama V, the palace consists of various styled buildings. Thai,
Chinese, Italian, and Victorian styles predominate. A Thai pavilion in
the center of a small lake is regarded as one of the finest examples
of Thai architecture. Visitors can take either a bus or a train from
Bangkok to the palace.
The grounds are open everyday from 8.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. |
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Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and
Crafts Center |
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Covering an area of 114 acres, the Center is located 40 kilometers
south of Ayutthaya. Farmers from Ayutthaya as well as from other rural
areas undergo training in folk arts and crafts here. Visitors can have
a glimpse of how farmers in different regions of Thailand live and
work, and how their products of art and craft are produced. These
handicrafts including weaving basketry, carving wood, artificial
flowers, hand-woven silk and cotton, and miniature Thai dolls are on
display and on sale.
The compound is open daily (except Mondays) from 8.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
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Baan Thai |
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This is a cultural theme park
where visitors will experience the traditional Thai culture and
lifestyles as well as enjoy typical food and spectacular cultural
shows. It is located at Km. 7 of Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road and is open
daily from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Show times are 12 noon and 1 p.m. |
