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 Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew TourThis coach tour is a 'must see' for all visitors to Bangkok. The Grand Palace complex, which includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple. Also see the Grand Palace - once the official home for the Kings of Siam. Book now for your experience, truly unique to Bangkok. This is a 'must see' for all visitors to Bangkok. The Grand Palace complex, which includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Keow) is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple itself is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one piece of Jade, which is the holiest and most revered of religious objects in Thailand today. Nearby is the Grand Palace, once the official home for the Kings of Siam - built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs. You can also see the Royal Funeral Hall and the Royal Coronation Hall. |
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- Top 5 must-see highlights.The Grand Palace: the number one attraction. Every visitor to Bangkok should see the magnificent buildings within the Grand Palace compound to get a feeling of this grand architectural style. Since the founding of Bangkok as the Nations capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family. The Royal Family actually resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes. Wat Pho: possibly the most interesting temple in Thailand. It combines history, medical science and is a center for meditation and traditional massage training. Have a massage while you’re here, at a very fair price. Chatuchak Weekend Market: with over 9,000 shops and stalls you’ll be tempted over and over. Close to everything that is for sale in Bangkok is here, including antiques, Buddha amulets, handicrafts, clothes, flowers and furniture. (You’ll notice that some maps spell it “Jatuchak”. Many English words have multiple spellings, so if you’re in doubt, ask the hotel concierge to write it in Thai for the taxi driver.) Vimanmek Mansion Museum: the world's largest golden teak building located in the compound of the Dusit Palace on Ratchawithi Road. The three-storey royal mansion has 81 rooms, halls and ante-chambers containing unique memorabilia. Jim Thompson’s House: this exquisite Thai house and buildings stand as a museum to the man who revived the Thai silk industry after the Second World War. The company he founded, Jim Thompson Thai Silk, is recognized worldwide for its brilliant fabrics, home accessories and fashion items. The gardens are equally impressive with a lush tropical jungle imitating nature's haphazard beauty right in the center of the city. Shopping till you drop!Shopping in Bangkok is not limited to one or two streets. You’ll find dozens of malls, markets and luxury retail outlets throughout the city. The most popular are located around the Ploenchit-Ratchaprasong area, Sukhumvit Rd and Silom-Surawong-Patpong, including the fantastic Patpong night market where you can pick up your souvenirs, fashion and Thai handicrafts. Don’t be shy to bargain in the market (nicely) as your dollar can go a long way. more...- Bangkok rocks. Bangkok has no single area for nightlife – it has several. Bars are spread out all over town in places such as Patpong, Silom Soi 2 and 4, Soi Sarasin and Lang Suan, Royal City Avenue, Banglumpoo, Soi Cowboy and Sukhumvit Soi 33, among others. One of the hottest new spots is called “Bed” is an extraordinary space-age designer lounge in fashionable Sukhumvit Soi 11. The Bed Supper Club is a “dining in bed” experience. Best described as a unique combination of upscale restaurant, club, art gallery, theater and stage merged into one. Thailand has a well deserved reputation as the "The Land of Smiles". You’ll receive a warm welcome and feel the genuine friendliness of the locals. One thing’s for sure, the memories of a vacation here will stay with you for a lifetime. Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com |
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Bed Supper Club The hottest new spot in the Oriental City of Sin, Bed is an extraordinary
space-age designer lounge in fashionable Sukhumvit. You enter a large,
all-white oval pod interior with a bar at the back, divan-beds suspended
from the walls and low-slung chairs on the floors - all lit up in a
permanent glow of soft blue neon. The effect is to transport you back to the
Jetson’s via the 21st Century, silent films and videos projected on the
walls adding to the retro-futuristic feel. Food is mostly a fusion of
western and Oriental dishes, although tasty northern Thai fare seemed to
dominate. Predictably it all comes at a price, but since ultra sexy staff
dressed like spaceship travellers will happily bring food and cocktails to
you as you recline like galactic emperors on the divan fittings, we reckon
you’ll manage. Similar to its namesake in Amsterdam but somehow more exotic,
we say: “come to Bed darling.” |
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great Bank of Asia is a famous building in Bangkok. It was built way back in
1985, and its robotic appearance is a symbol of banking in the modern world.
It also has a special ability to transform into a spectacular robot.
Designed by Sumet Jumsai, a Thai architect was opened in 1986. The original
inspiration for the 20-story building, complete with ‘eyes’ and ‘antennae,’
came from his son's toy robot. But the building's apparently jokey
simplicity masks the fact that the elements in the exterior design have real
purpose. For instance, the oversized ‘bolts’ and ‘caterpillar wheels’ serve
as sunshades and canopies. |
