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"Bangkok" Amusement Parks (2) Cultural PerformancesDetails of current programmes and events can generally be found in Bangkok"s major English-language newspapers, namely Bangkok Post and The Nation. The National Theatre is located on Na Phra That Road next to the National Museum. - Call 224-1342 for a curre...

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"Bangkok" Amusement Parks (1) Thai boxing (Muay Thai)Thai boxing is both a sport and means of self defense. Contestants are allowed to use almost any part of their body: feet, elbows, legs, knees, and shoulders, are all weapons. The playing of traditional music during bouts makes for even greater excitement....

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"Bangkok" River & Canal Tours (3) Trip Along Khlong Bang Yai - Khlong Om - NonthaburiAfter arriving at Bang Yai (a district in Nonthaburi), travelers who expect to continue the trip to Nonthaburi can catch another taxi boat at Wat Sao Thong Hin pier which is situated within a walking distance from Bang Y...

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"Bangkok" River & Canal Tours (2) Attractions along Khiong Bangkok Noi are as follows-The Royal Barge National Museum exhibits royal barges and their ornaments used for waterborne state ceremonies which have been held occasionally since the Sukhothai period. During the Ayutthaya period, a procession was ...

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"Bangkok" River & Canal Tours (1) Cruising along the Chao Phraya RiverA cruise along the legendary Chao Phraya River and some canals on the Thon Buri side is the most pleasant way to explore the city once dubbed "Venice of the East" The majestic charm of the Chao Phraya adds perspective to your explorati...

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"Bangkok" Museums & Exhibitions (2) Hall of Railway Heritage Tel: 243-2037-9This is a train museum where steam engines, train models, and miniature trains are exhibited along with the story of world railway systems. It is located on the western side of Chatuchak Park adjacent to Kamphaeng Phet Road. ...

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"Bangkok" Museums & Exhibitions (1) National Museum Tel: 224-1333Within the walking distance of the Grand Palace is one of the largest and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. Bangkok"s National Museum houses a vast collection of artifacts found in all parts of the country ranging from Neolithic...

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"Bangkok" Attraction in Bangkok (2) Safari World     Bangkoks greatest open zoo and leisure park is located in Mm Buri, via Km. 9 on Raminthra Road. The 300-acre complex comprises a Safari Park populated by African and Asian mammals, a Marine Park with amusing performances of well-trained dolp...

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"Bangkok" Attraction in Bangkok (1) Sanam Luang    This 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 o...

Vimanmek Royal Mansion

"Bangkok" Vimanmek Royal Mansion Upon his return from Europe in 1897, King Rama V (1868-1910) used his personal money to purchase orchards and paddy fields between Padung Krungkasem Canal and Samsen Canal for the construction of a royal garden which he named "The Dusit Garden". The first permanent residence...

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"Bangkok" Temples (4) Wat Chalo    Wat Chalo is assumed to have been constructed during the Sukhothai period as some Buddha images in Sukhothai style were found in front of the bot.  Wat Pho Bang O    Wat Pho Bang O is a monastery constructed during the reign of King Rama III. The to...

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"Bangkok" Temples (3) Wat Saket and The Golden Mountain   Wat Saket"s major feature is the Golden Mount, dating from the 1800s, which overlooks Ratchadamnoen Avenue. The golden chedi houses relics of Lord Buddha and offers a panoramic view of historic Bangkok. Admission to Wat Saket is free ex...

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"Amnat Charoen" Temples (2) Wat Suthat and "The Giant Swing   Located on Bamrung Muang Road, this temple is noted for its superb 19th century murals in the main chapel. The distinctive Giant Swing outside the temple was once used in Brahmanic ceremonies long since discontinued. Nearby shops stock a ...

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"Bangkok" Temples (1) Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo   Tel : 02-222-0094,02-222-6889,02-222-2208   This inner-city riverine landmark contains several buildings with highly detailed architectural features. Wat Phra Kaeo within the same compound, is a treasure house of Thai arts, and houses...

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"Bangkok" Bangkok Airport (Don Muang) Bangkok Don Muang Airport (DMK) is re-opened and used as domestic airport for some carrier.Currently the following airlines and destinations are served by DMK : -One-Two-Go Airlines          all flights -Nok Air  &...

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"Bangkok" Suvarnabumi Airport (2) Airport Services & Facilities For passengers" convenience, the new airport offers services and facilities such as the 600-room hotel covering initially 120,000 square meters, 2 car parking buildings of 22,550 square meters housing parking areas, vehicle maintenance offic...

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"Bangkok" Suvarnabumi Airport (1) Airport Site Suvarnabhumi Airport covers an area of some 20,000 rais (8,000 acres). The new international airport is located about 15 km of on the east-bound Bangna-Trat Highway in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakarn Province and is about 25 km. from downtown Bangkok. It is ac...

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"Yala" Amphoe Tarnto Tarnto Waterfall Natural ParkThis is at Tham Talu town, Tarnto district. It is a natural park and reserved forest with an area of 1,000 Rai, about 2 kms. along a dirt road branching off the road from Yala to Betong at about the 47-48 km. point. It was declared a natural park on Octobe...

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"Yala" Amphoe Betong Betong Hot SpringThere is a hot spring, a natural phenomenon in Jaroh Patai village, Tanoh Maeroh town. 4 kms. from Betong district, on the road branching right which runs for another 7 kms.The hot spring can hard boil an egg in 7 minutes. It is also believed that the mineral water ca...

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"Yala" Amphoe Muang Kwang Muang GardenThis is another park in Yala. It is in the municipal area, about 300 meters from the Guardian Spirit House. This park of 207 rai was built when General Prem Tinasulanon was Prime Minister and he presided over the opening ceremony on July21, 1986. In the park, there ar...