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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 or San
Lak Muang placed there by King Rama I as the foundation
stone for the new capital of Bangkok.
Pak Khlong Talat
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.
Democracy Monument
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.
China Town
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.
Princess
Mother Memorial Park (Tel: 437-7799, 439-0902)
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.
King Rama IX Royal Park (Tel: 328-1385-7)
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.
Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (Tel: 252-0161-4)
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.
Dusit Zoo (Tel: 281-2000,
281-1039)
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.
Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo (Tel: 284-1873, 284-0273)
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.
Safari World (Tel; 518-1000-19)
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.
Crocodile Farm (Tel:
703-4891-5, 703-5144-8)
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.
The 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.
Snake Farm
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.
Rose Garden (Tel:
295-3261-4)
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.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
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 the way of life
of the people in the countryside.
Bang Pa-In Summer Palace (Tel:
(035) 261044)
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.
Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center (Tel: (035) 366092,
366252)
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.
The 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.
Baan Thai (Tel: 533
1152)
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.
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