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Saturday, March 8, 2008

THANON UTAYARN

Location: Buddha Mondhon 4 and 3, Tawee Wattana District.

Thanon Uttayarn or Ak-sa Road as called by the locals was built underthe development project of Buddha Mondhon’s surrounding area to link Buddha Mondhon 4 and 3 together. 90 meters wide and 3,861 long with 979 swan-design lamp posts, Thanon Uttayan was completed and officially open in 1999, recognized as one of Bangkok’s most beautiful roads.

WAT SUTHAT THEPWARARAM RAJAWARAMAHAWIHAN

Location: Thanon Bamrungmuang opposite the Office of BangkokAdministration Authority, Phranakorn District

Established under the royal command of Rattanakosin King Rams I withoriginal name Wat Mahasuthavas, the temple later renamed by King Rama Ill Wat Suthat Thepwararam is one of the six significant monasteries of Thailand and recognized as best- planned structure. Enshrined in the vihara is the beautiful Buddha image in the Attitude of subduing Mara Phra Sri Sakaya Muni.
• Open daily for the temple visit between 08.30-21.00 hours and between 09.00-16.00 hours for the Ubosot.

KUKRIT HOUSE

Location: Soi Suanploo

The 5-rai land in the business area of Sathon Tai is home of Thailand’s significant philosopher and the late Prime Minister Mom Rajawong Kukrit Pramoj. The home is made up of two typical Thai houses preserved as if the owner was still alive. The first house keeps history and work of M.R. Kukrit while the second displays his belongings and collections. Open daily between 10.00—17.00 hours.

KLONG BANGKOK NOl

Location: Kwaeng Siriraj, Bangkok Noi District

In the old days, waterways were the Bangkokians’ way of life and still remain part of it in spite of the rapid changes. This is also true for the locals of Thonburi with Bangkok Noi canal—dug under the royal command of Ayuthayas King Chai Raja to shorten the travel distance. Today Klong Bangkok Noi still remains part of their way of life with arts and cultures including temples on both sides as in the past.

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

THE GRAND PALACE - TRAVEL IN BANGKOK

Location : On the right before entering the Emerald Buddha Temple ,Bangkok

Under the royal command of King Rama I to relocate the from Thonburi to the eastern side of the Chao Phraya, the Grand Palace, constructed as the administration center and residence of Rattanakosin monarchs, has the same plan as Ayuthaya's Palace, close to the river and faces the north, with three Courts Outer; Central and Inner. Chakri Mahaprasat and Dusit Mahaprasat are the significant Throne Halls other than a number of royal household.

Hotel In THE GRAND PALACE , Bangkok Location