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Sanam Luang |
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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 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.
Tel:
(02) 437-7799, 439-0902 |
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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. Admission fee is 10 Baht.
Tel:
(02) 328-1385-7 |
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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. Admission fee is 70 Baht per
person.
Tel:
(02) 252-0161-4 |
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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. Admission fee is 30 Baht for adults
and 10 Baht for children.
Tel: (02) 281-2000, (02) 281-1039 |
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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. Admission fee is 300 Baht for
adults and 200 Baht for children.
Tel:
(02) 284-1873, (02) 284-0273 |
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Safari World |
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 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 dolphins and seals, a Bird Park and a Games Corner.
It is open
daily from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission fee is 600 Baht for adults and
360 Baht for children.
Tel; (02) 518-1000-19 |
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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.
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compound is open daily from 7.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission fee is 300
Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children.
Tel:
(02) 703-4891-5, (02) 703-5144-8 |
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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.
Admission
to the show is 300 Baht per person. The resort is open daily from 8.00
a.m.-6.00 p.m.
Tel:
(02) 295-3261-4 |
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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
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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. Admission fee is 50 Baht.
Tel: (035)
261044 |
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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.
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compound is open daily (except Mondays) from 8.30 a.m.-4.00 p.m.
Admission
fee is 50 Baht for adults and 30 Baht for children.
Tel: (035)
366092, 366252 |
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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. Admission fee (including lunch & show) is 400
Baht per person.
Tel: (02) 533 1152 |
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