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Wat Suthatthepwararam

Posted on 13 August 2008

Wat Suthatthepwararam is situated on Bamrung Muang road, Rajbophit sub district, Phranakhon district, Bangkok near sao Ching Cha (giant swing). It located almost at the centre of Bangkok or Ratanakosin Island, this was Buddhist belief like mount Phra Sumeru being the centre of the universe. Wat Suthat is the first class royal temple, King Rama [...]

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Taxis

Posted on 11 August 2008

Metered cabs are now the norm in Bangkok and they usually present no significant problems for tourists. The rates are very low by international standards and although tipping is not customary, most people round their fare up to the nearest five or ten baht. Cab drivers rarely speak English, but most are fairly adept at [...]

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Wat Trimit (2)

Posted on 28 July 2008

When Wat Phrayakrai was apandoned in about 1931 the East Asiatic Company with official Permission extended its operation in the land area of the temple and at the time the Samjeen temple was renamed of Trimitwithayaram.
When Ven Somdej Phra Vannarat (Heng Khemajari) was leadership of Buddhaist Monks in an area of his a ruler, ordered [...]

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Wat Trimit (1)

Posted on 19 July 2008

Introduction
Wat Trimit the temple of Golden Buddha, Formally called “Wat Samjeentai” was built by three Chinese comrades. This temple is located in Bangkok’s Chinatown at the end of Yaowarad road near Bangkok railway station (Hua Lam Phong on Trimit road.) This Trimit temple is know for is famous golden Buddha image.
Sukhothai Trimit Golden Buddha image
The [...]

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Important Building (Wat Rajanaddaram)

Posted on 17 July 2008

1.  The Ordination Hall (Phra Ubosoth)
The Ordination hall was built in the Thai style of King Rama III’s period, There are square Pillars all around it. The gable was decorated with stucco. The murals depicted Buddha’s Jataka when the Buddha came down from the Heaven of Indra and astronomical themes. The main chapel was situated [...]

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BHUMIBOL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2008

Posted on 17 July 2008

BHUMIBOL DAM INVITATION INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2008
At Bhumibol Dam, Tak Province
23 - 24 AUGUST 2008
Bhumibol Dam in Tak province will be hosting the Bhumibol Dam Invitation International Mountain Bike Championships for the fourth consecutive year on August 23 – 24, 2008. Noted for its scenic landscape, Bhumibol Dam provides an ideal setting for the mountain [...]

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Wat Rajanaddaram Woravihara

Posted on 12 July 2008

Introduction
Wat Rajanaddaram is located on Mahachai road near the Mahakarn fort, next to Wat Thephtidaram and near the Phan Fa Leelas bridge. This Royal temple was built in the reign of King Rama III in 1846 of the early Rattanakosin period. In temple contains the Loha Prasat (Metal Palace) Standing 36 Metres high with 37 [...]

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The International Wax Sculpture

Posted on 27 June 2008

The International wax sculpture 
At Ubon Ratchathani Province
1 - 31 July 2008
Week 1 : 1 - 6 July 2008  “Visit the Artisan Community”
Activities
- Opening the 3rd International Wax Sculpture
- Visit to candle crafting communities and learn the insights into an ancient artistic
  tradition and local culture.
- Gathering of art students from all art institute in Thailand.
- [...]

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Division of The Temple and Intersting Places (Wat Sraket)

Posted on 27 June 2008

This temple can be divided into two sections: The north half of the temple is located in area of the Golden Mount. The shrine of Phra Attharot image and the consecrated canvocation hall. This is the Buddha’s Residence. The South separated by a road is the Monks’ living section.
Intersting Places
1 Borom Banphot or the Golden [...]

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Wat Sraket or the Golden Mount (Wat Sraket Rajaworamahavihara)

Posted on 27 June 2008

Wat Sraket is located a long the Mahanak and Rob Krung canals, near the Phanfa Bridge with the entrance on Boriphat Road.
This Ayutthaya Period temple was formerly know as Wat Sakae. After Bangkok was founded, King Rama I ordered the construction of the grand palace and the digging of great Naga canals. He renamed the [...]

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