Posted on 28 May 2008
Nora Beach Resort & Spa
222 Moo 2, Chaweng Beach, T.Bophut
Koh Samui, Suratthani 84320
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Welcome to Nora Beach Resort & Spa
New to this heaven is the Nora Beach Resort & Spa. Nora may just be starting off but friendly staff and its unique Southern Thai atmosphere is backed by hundreds of years of Thai hospitality. Nora [...]
Tags: Hotels, Island, Resorts, Samui, Spa
Posted on 24 May 2008
2. Phra Vihara Khod
The gallery around the chaple in places of the Kam Paeng Kaew was built during the reign of Rama II. Entrance is by one of the doors found at centre of each side of the gallery. It has a tiled roof with doors opening onto four directions. Pillars are topped with gilded [...]
Tags: Ayutthaya, Buddhism, Central Thailand, Tour Thailand, Wat
Posted on 23 May 2008
Places to visit
To the south of the provincial town of Phuket there are many colonial style residences dating back to the 19th century tin and rubber eras. Just outside, to the north of the town is the Butterfly farm and Aquarium with a comprehensive display of insects, butterflies, fish and coral. Nearby is the Orchid [...]
Tags: Andaman, Island, Phangnga, Sea, Southern Thailand
Posted on 22 May 2008
The variety of Wats, Chinese Temples and Mosques provide an insight into the diverse ethnic culture of the region. During the 7th and 8th centuries the region was ruled by the Hindu-Buddhist Srivijaya empire based in Sumatra. Takua Pa in Phangnga province was an important trading entrepot with China, India and Arabia, Phuket soon became [...]
Tags: Andaman, Island, Phuket, Sea, Southern Thailand
Posted on 22 May 2008
Baiyoke Sky Hotel
222 Rajprarop Road, Rajthevee,
Bangkok 10400
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The Baiyoke Sky Hotel - Thailand’s tallest hotel, rising 88 storeys above the Bangkok skyline, strategically located in the heart of downtown.
Surrounded by bustling market and entertainment attractions. Easy walking distance to the major shopping centers: Central World Plaza, Gaysorn Plaza, Peninsula, Amarin plaza Department Store, Siam Paragon, [...]
Tags: Central Thailand, Hotels, Resorts, Spa, Travel Thailand
Posted on 21 May 2008
Location and Geography
The provinces of Phuket, Phangnga and Krabi are approximately 900 km. south of Bangkok and are easily reached by plane, car or train. Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and covers an area of 550 sq. km. It is separated from the mainland province of Phangnga by a narrow channel which is spanned by [...]
Tags: Andaman, Island, Phuket, Sea, Southern Thailand
Posted on 19 May 2008
1. The main Phra Prang
This is the most important monument in the temple. King Rama II planned to raise the old Prang in front of the temple from its original height of 16 metres should be reconstructed as the glory of the city, but the reign ended. After that the Phra Prang seen today was [...]
Tags: Bangkok, Buddhism, Tour Thailand, Travel Thailand, Wat
Posted on 18 May 2008
This temple commonly known at Wat Jaeng, formerly called Wat Makok and later was called Wat Makok Nok in the Ayutthaya period and then the original Wat Makok was called Wat Makok Nai. In the old tim, the people called name accoridng to the sub-district.
When king Taksin made Thonburi, his capital and decided to build [...]
Tags: About Thailand, Buddhism, Travel Thailand, Wat
Posted on 18 May 2008
Introduction
Visak Day means the worship of the Buddha on the full Moon day of the sixth lunar month of the year. This day is one of the most important days in Buddhism on which we commemorate the day. Lord Buddha was born, attained the enlightenment and passed a way.
Three important events occurred on the same [...]
Tags: Buddhism, Travel Thailand, Wat
Posted on 17 May 2008
(Wat Jaeng or Wat Arun)
Introduction
Wat Arun located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river in Thon Buri can be reached either by Arun road or by crossing the river by boat from Tha Tien pier, near Wat Pho It is the best seen from the opposite bank of the river and it glistens [...]
Tags: Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Buddhism, Wat