BAIYOK BUILDINGS

Location: Pratunam, Thanon Rajaprarop,
Rajathevee District
Baiyok is made up of 2 main build-
ings—the 43-floor Baiyok I and 85-floor Baiyok
II standing 304 meters or 994 feet high as the
tallest building in Thailand. Baiyok I is where 4-
star hotel Baiyok Suite located while Baiyok II
has Baiyo Sky starting from Floor 18 with two
viewpoints on Floor 77 and 84 as its highlight.
Inquiry: Baiyok Sky Hotel Call 026563555 orO
2656 3666 or www.baiyokehotel.com.

ARTILLERY MUSEUM

Location: Defense Ministry, Thanon Sanam Chai by the
Emerald Buddha Temple
The white European buildings that lie along the road are the Defense Ministry, the front and the sides of which are made into an outdoor museum displaying 40 classic artilleries in sets according to their ages ranging from Ayuthaya, Thonburi and Rattanakosin with signs telling names and histories. Also exhibited here are French-made cannons. Open daily with no admission fees. Inquiry: Call 022263814.

ANANDA SAMAKOM THRONE HALL

Location: Thanon U-thong Nai, Dusit District in the rear of King Rama V Equestrian Statue near Ambhorn Park
Originally was a state-room to accommo date the royal visitors of Dusit Palace with the same name as one of the throne halls in the Grand Palace, Ananda Samakom is used for royal ceremonies and state events. Outstand- ing is its classical dome in the middle with 6 surrounding domes in decorations. On the ceiling are the exquisite paintings depicting Rattanakqsin’s King Rama I -VI.

SUAN LUMPHINI

Location: Rama IV road surrounded by Wireless Rd., Rajadumri Rd. and So Sarasin, Lumphini, Pathumwan District

Originally called Tung Saladaeng, a private land of King Rama VI who made it into a public park with the given name Suan Lumphini to signify the birthplace of the Lord Buddha in Nepal. It is Thailand’s first public park and people library. Accessible by subway, Suan Lumphini has different settings including a floating island; King Rama VI’s Monument; Bell Tower; and so on.

THE GOLDEN MOUNT

Location: Thanon Chakraphatdiphong, Pakklong Mahanak

Originally was an old monastery in Ayuthaya Period named “Wat Sakae” and reestablished by King Rama I who renamed it “Wat Sraket” meaning ‘The Royal Head Wash” to signify this action after return to suppress the rebel in Thonburi.
Phookhao Thong or “Baroma Banphot” in the reign of King Rams Ill was a Prang and later renovated and transformed into a mountain with chedi on top encircled with a gallery, Interesting are: Ubosot built in the reign of King Rama I with a mural painting depicting the Lord Buddha’s 10 former lives; the pavilions of boundary stones in 8 directions; etc. Open diaily between 07.30-17.30 hours.