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| Bangkok Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Walking inside the Grand Palace Walking inside the Grand Palace Adriana Selage Thailand's capital city is a fantastic place to visit. It is the travel hub for the whole Southeast Asian region. Most people come back and forth if they visit the different regions of Thailand, for example Chiang mai, Koh Samui or Phuket or Trang. Its bad reputation for long traffic jams and pollution is no longer justified. At the end of 2000, the new BTS Sky Train went into service and new roads have been built. To get around there is also now the MRT metro (underground railway), which serves a number of locations in the centre of the city. Tuk Tuk is an other way of transportation (taxi), it is an open air ride, however the polution is very high and the weather is very hot and humid it is not recommented to ride with it. It will be a noisy ride also inhale all gas from cars in front of you.. In comparison to other mega-cities, Bangkok is also a very safe city and has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. In the 'City of Angels', you’ll soon find out that walking, instead of taking a taxi or bus, is often the quickest option. Another good option is the water-taxi (catch it at the end of the Silom sky train line at Saphan Taksin). Besides the fact that it is an experience in itself -defy the polluted canals with the wind in your hair and see the back part of life in Bangkok, many of the city’s attractions are near to the various stops along the river. Make a stop at the Temple of Dawn and tour the klongs in order to find the floating market (sorry to disappoint you, but it has been transferred to solid ground) or just get off nearby Kao San Road. There are three monkeys and a gorilla in the haystack. Despite the fact that most of them are located in the center of the thriving modern metropolis, Bangkok's sights, temples belong to the finest ones in Asia. The most spectacular are located on the same compound: the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The rooflines and spires are extravagant, ornamented richly and will probably leave you dazzled at the spot...and this is only one compound away from Bangkok's Chinatown. Other sights in Bangkok include the National Museum (a great introduction to the county’s history and artifacts), the Red Cross Snake Farm (to watch venomous snakes being milked) and the Weekend Market near Chatuchak Park (there’s a little bit of everything, including giant dead roaches neatly arranged for sale in the food section). Also worth a visit is the Suan Lum Night Market at the corner of Wireless Road and Rama IV Road. It is right next to Lumpini MRT station. The Jim Thompson’s House brings alive the era of a U.S. citizen who was almost solely responsible for reintroducing Thailand’s silk-weaving industry. His home is a tribute to Thai art and architecture. Bangkok offers also an amazing nightlife with bars, discos, live music and even Latin Salsa is becoming popular. A lot is said about and done in Patpong, Bangkok's red-light district. It's not particularly different from red-light districts elsewhere. At night-time, Patpong's brightly and colorfully lit streets are packed with people who parade along the clubs lining the streets —some of which might even shock the most worldly visitors. Maybe there is already enough excitement for you going on Kao San Road and its neighboring area. This is the street to go when you're looking for cheap accommodation, small restaurants and fellow travelers full of good stories (of which one might give you a treasure-map of one of the unknown deserted islands just off the coast...) If you want to get a personal advice how to get the best out of your one day Bangkok visit, check out the "A perfect day..." section. By the way, do you know the real name of Bangkok? It's Krungthep Mahanakon Bovorn Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokpop Noparatratchatathani Burirom Udomratchanivetmahasatan Amornpiman Avatarnsatit Sakkathattiyaavisnukarmprasit. The english translation would be something like: The city of angels, the great city, the residence of the Emerald Buddha, the impregnable city of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous Royal Palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated god, a city given by Indra and built by Vishnukarn. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Sezgin Aytuna ________Sights Edit This Wat Phra Keow Wat Phra Keow Jost Wagner There is so much to see in Bangkok that you can easily spend a week in this city to visit all the interesting sights in and around Bangkok. Bangkok's temples, despite being in the center of a busy metropolis, are some of the finest in all of Asia. The museums in Bangkok are mostly devoted to Thai art and architecture, but the National Gallery is a place to view art from other countries. Be sure to see the National Museum and the Vimanmek Teak Mansion, as well as the Shed of the Royal Barges—a one-of-a-kind experience. Display all or display just: Galleries Hotspots Landmarks Museums Parks, Gardens and Zoo's Temples Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Grand Palace Edit This The Grand Palace (actually the palace consists of four separate buildings) is incorporated into the grounds of Wat Phra Kaew. The Royal Thai Decoration and Coin Pavilion is the only part open to the public, but it is nice to stroll around. Admission to the temple & the Royal Palace is 200Bht. This includes entry to Vimanmek Palace and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall as well. Do not forget to wear long trousers and no topless shirts. Opening hours from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.affiliate.viator.com Wat Arun Edit This Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, the temple can be reached either by Arun Amarin Road or by boat from Tha Tien Pier, near Wat Pho. The most attractive structure is the 79 metre high pagoda, which is decorated with ceramic tiles and fragments of multi-coloured porcelain. It is also called the ‘Temple of Dawn’, and the most beautiful view of it is from the east side of the river at sunset. To get there, take a ferry from the pier at Thanon Thai or at the end of Thanon Na Phra (near Grand Palace). Costs: 1 Baht. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Phra Kaeo Edit This Grand Palace Grand Palace photo by: www.fargotravel.com Wat Phra Kaeo , relics of the Buddha, the Phra Mondop or the Library, housing the Tripitaka or a Buddhist scripture, the Royal Pantheon which is a pavilion used for keeping statues of deceased kings of Chakri dynasty. Besides, the 178 section mural paintings which depict the story of the Ramayana are the superb masterpiece of Rattanakosin artisans. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] openingHours: 9am-11pm Wat Benchamabophit Edit This The temple was built in 1899 by King Rama V and houses the Buddha image, Phra Buddha Chinnarat, considered one of the most beautiful images in Thailand. The so-called Marble Temple is located on Sri Ayuttaya Rd, near the King's official residence at Chitrlada Palace. The temple got its name from the Carrera marble used in its construction. The temple is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm and admission is 10 Baht. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] National Gallery Edit This The National Gallery is located near the National Theatre. It is quite interesting to see the mixing of western and Thai art, but to visit the gallery is rather recommended for art fans. Ocasionally there are special exhibitions. Call 02) 2812224 for more information, Admission: 30 Baht type: Galleries World66 rating: [rate it] address: kbjkjlh openinghours: Wed-Sun 9am-4pm email: meir12@012.net.il openings: 098u tel: i-i00-i= zipcode: 0i9[i[0 url: -0890u09u National Museum Edit This The National Museum located at Sanam Luang contains the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country, from Neolithic times to the present. It is open only from Wednesday to Sunday. Admission: 40 baht for foreigners, 20 baht for Thais. Phone 224-1333. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 4 Na Prathat Rd openinghours: 9 am - 12 am, 1 - 4 pm National Gallery Edit This A few minutes walk away from the National Museum, the Gallery exhibits both contemporary and classical art from Asian and other schools. Wednesday-Sunday 8 am-4 pm. Small admission fee. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: 4, Chao Fa Rd. openinghours: 8 am - 4 pm Erawan Shrine Edit This Located on Ratchadamri Road next to the Grand Hyatt Erewan hotel, the shrine devoted to Phra Phrom, a Hindu god, is greatly revered by people. Laced flowers and small wooden elephants as well as Thai dancing performances are always offered to the statue by grateful devotees. Come in the evening to experience this amazing mixture of cultures. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] The City Pillar Shrine (San Lak Muang) Edit This The graceful, temple-like structure houses a wooden pillar placed there by King Rama I in 1782 as the foundation stone for the new capital of Bangkok. The shrine is across the street from Wat Phra Kaeo. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Patpong Edit This Much is made of Patpong, the red-light district. Not much goes on there that doesn't occur in other countries, but, rightly or wrongly, people feel safe on the bustling, brightly lit streets in the area. It doesn't really feel sleazy at all, unless you actually go into the clubs lining the streets--some of which might shock even the most worldly of visitors. If explicit, sex-oriented shows offend you, don't go into the clubs. Prurient considerations aside, you might stroll into the area just to see the busy night market. It starts at 7 pm. If you come around one or two hours more.. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Benchasiri Park Edit This type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] Lumphini Park Edit This Bangkok's foremost park offers profuse exotic greenery to shade you from the afternoon heat. Try to visit in the early morning (around 6 am) to see locals practicing tai chi, singing and ballroom dancing. The park houses a jogging track and two lakes with rowboat rentals (40 baht per hour). type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] Safari World Edit This Safari World is a genuine safari park, populated by a variety of African animals including giraffes, lions, rhinos, etc. It's great value at only 100 Baht per head, you just drive yourself around in your own car. There's also a bus that can take you around if you're carless. Phone: 518 1000-19. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] Jim Thompson's House Edit This Jim Thompson's House is one of the best-preserved examples of the traditional Thai house in the city. Once home to the American silk entrepreneur Jim Thompson, this remarkable house museum accommodates Thompson's vast collection of antiques and artworks from all over the Southeast Asian region. Jim Thompson's House is located alongside Saen Saeb Canal on Soi Kasem San 2, off Rama I Road. Opening hours are 9.00 am to 4.30 pm daily except Sundays. Photography is not allowed in the house. The admission fee is 100 baht. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Democracy Monument Edit This The democracy monument on the busy Ratchadamnern Road was built in 1940. It was constructed to commemorate the establishment of the constitutional monarchy in Thailand. Most days associate the monument rather with the events of 1992 when scores of Thais were killed as they protested against the dictatorship of General Suchinda. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Rose Garden Edit This Elephant Show Elephant Show photo by: Fely Solito This beautifully landscaped resort with orchid and rose gardens, aviaries and a re-created Thai village is located about 1 hour or 32 km west of Bangkok. There's a spectacular one-hour cultural show with all the Thai trimmings — dance, martial arts (sepak takraw exhibition!), religious ceremonies and spectacular elephant tricks. Admission: about 200 baht. For more information call (02)253-0295. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] openinghours: 8 am-6 pm Vimanmek Teak Mansion Edit This The world's largest teak building, built by King Rama V in the late 1800s as a summer palace on the island of Ko Si Chang. It was moved to its present location in 1910. With 100 rooms, it's a fine tribute to Thai architecture and art and is filled with priceless antiques and paintings. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Lak Muang Edit This This small temple located at Sanam Chai Raod on the east side of the Grand Palace, contains the foundation stone of the city. Lak Muang rather attracts a local crowd who believes the stone has the power to grant wishes. If you're lucky, you may see traditional lakhon dancing in the nearby open-air sala. The dancers have been paid by the faithful whose wishes have been granted by the foundation spirit. Open 24 hours. No admission. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Shed of the Royal Barges Edit This North of the Grand Palace on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, the Shed houses gilded vessels once used for war and currently used by the king for ceremonies of religious importance. Similar to ancient Viking boats but more ornate, these royal yachts are a spectacle even on land. Klong (canal) tours often stop there. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Chinatown Edit This Chinatown is located east of Hualampong Station, and is not a bad place to wander around for a couple of hours Like most Chinatowns, there are plenty of temples and traditional-style Chinese shop-houses, with different areas specialising in different things, for example, shoes and gold. If you pass through Chinatown in the night, it looks totally deserted. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] The Golden Mount Edit This The golden Mount is actually located near the Democracy Monument and next to the Western final stop of the Klong (Canal) Boat connecting East Bangkok with the west of the city. Admission to the sight is about 50 Bht, but locals pay less. This 80-meter tall artificial hill, also known as Phu Khao Thong, features an impressive golden chedi at its summit and is part of Wat Saket. Walking up the more than 318 stairs to the top takes can be quite tiring, but the view on Bangkok is definitely worth the effort. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Victory Monument Edit This This monument is located at one of the most busiest intersection in Bangkok. It is rather an orientation point for Non-Bangkokians (but do not pronounce the name in Thai, if you have problems with tonal languages - it is very difficult!). The monument was built at the conclusion of the Indo-Chinese War of 1940-1, when Thailand reclaimed parts of Laos and Cambodia. The monument commemorates Thailand's general militaristic achievements. type: Landmarks World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Traimit Edit This Located at the end of Chinatown’s Yaowarat Road near the Bangkok Railway Station (Hua Lam Phong), this temple is known for its famous Golden Buddha. The beautiful image of solid gold is three metres high and weighs five and a half tons. The temple is open everyday from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Saket Edit This Wat Saket’s major feature is the Golden Mount, dating from the 1800. It is an artificial hill topped by a gilded pagoda which is 260 feet in height from its base. Begun by King Rama III and completed in the reign of King Rama IV, the golden mount is one of the most celebrated landmarks in Bangkok’s old area and offers a panoramic city view from the top. It costs 5 Baht to get to the top. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] Maha Uma Devi Temple Edit This This small Hindu temple is located at the corner of Thanon Silom (Silom Road) and Thanon Pan. It contains three main deities: Ganesh, Uma Devi and Khanthakumara. For people who have not been to India or Malaysia it might be interesting to check out. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Pho Edit This Wat Phi is located south of Wat Phra Kaew & Grand Palace. It is the oldest and biggest temple in Bangkok. The temple dates back to the 16th century, but it was completely rebuilt in 1782. Wat Pho is famous for its Reclining Buddha, the largest in Thailand at 46m long and 15m high. The image is covered with gold leaf, while the soles of the image are inlaid with mother-of-pearl designs depicting the 108 auspicious signs by which a Buddha can be recognised. Located within the grounds are the headquarters for the teaching of traditional Thai medicine and Thai massage. Visitors can more.. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] Wat Suthat Edit This Located a mile east of the Grand Palace, this temple from the mid 1800s is an interesting blend of Thai and Chinese architecture. It houses some lovely Buddhist relics and ornate murals. Admission: 10 Baht. type: Temples World66 rating: [rate it] address: Tri Thong and Bam Rung Muang Roads openinghours: Daily 9 am-5 pm Queen Sirikit Park Edit This type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] Dusit Zoo Edit This type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] King Rama IX Royal Park Edit This type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] Princess Mother Memorial Park Edit This type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] King Rama IX Royal Park Edit This Set on 200 acres/80 hectares, this park was opened to commemorate the current king's 60th birthday. It has botanical gardens and great spots for picnicking. Lying 15 mi/24 km outside the city center, it's a bit inconvenient but worth the drive if you're yearning for cleaner air, and it's far less crowded than Lumpini, Chatuchak or Sanam Luang Parks. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] address: Soi Udomsuk, Sukhumvit Soi 23 openinghours: 6 am - 6 pm Chatuchak Park Edit This Next to Chatuchak weekend market and close to the Northern Bus Terminal is Chatuchak Park. This huge expanse of landscaped grounds, with a jogging track and a large lake where you can rent rowboats (40 baht per hour), is a good place to visit before or after shopping at the Weekend Market. Very popular with the Bangkokians. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] address: Phahalyothin Road openinghours: 5 am - 9pm Sanam Luang Edit This These large, oval, open grounds are best enjoyed in the evening. Aside from a ring of trees around its perimeter, the park offers little escape from the afternoon sun. Kite flying and watching sunsets over the gilded Grand Palace are favorite activities. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoo's World66 rating: [rate it] openinghours: 24 hours __________History Edit This i Sometimes it is said that Rama II is supposed to be the founder of Bangkok as his capital while before the capital has been Thonburi. To be accurate Bangkok has existed already for some time and European merchants had stopped at Bangkok on their way to the first capital Ayutthaya. The story behind the foundation of Bangkok was the Burmese invasions of Siam in both the 16th and 18th centuries, capturing Chiang Mai and destroying Ayuthaya. The Thais expelled the Burmese and moved their capital to Thonburi. In 1782, the current Chakri dynasty was founded by King Rama I and the capital was moved across the river to Bangkok. King Taksin's rationale had been to have the river flowing through the capital as he feared another Burmese attack after Ayutthaya had been leveled by Burmese armies in 1767; in the case of a new attack he wanted to have an easy escape option. _________Getting Around Edit This River Kaew, Kanchanaburi River Kaew, Kanchanaburi Pim Bangkok suffers from what is maybe the worst traffic congestion in the world, that combined with the heat, humidity and pollution makes getting about a little more difficult than most other places. Don't expect to walk far either, most of the time the pavements are occupied by street stalls and double up as gangways for motorcycles. However all is not lost, here are a few tips to help get around in Bangkok. Contributors May 28, 2006 change by siamsource (2 points) January 09, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Local transport mode] BTS Edit This The BTS, (Bangkok Transport System) was opened on the Kings birthday in December 1999, Also known as the light rail railway or the sky train (Thai's call it 'lot fi far' which means electric train, it's an elevated railway tranversing some of the busiest areas of Bangkok avoiding all the traffic, it consists of two lines, crossing at Siam Station (near Siam Square). Prices are cheap, and unlike many other forms of transport, is not affected by the traffic jams in Bangkok. Generally speaking is the safest and fastiest way of getting around, and quite often the cheapest. All signs more.. World66 rating: [rate it] Klong Saen Sap Edit This My favourite route goes from the near the Democracy Monument all the way down to Ramkhamhaeng Open University (and beyond) in the east of Bangkok. The trip takes about 25 minutes, but in comparison with the bus, the boat is much faster and there is no Skytrain going in this area of town. The trip costs approx. 15 Baht depending on how far you go. You have probably to change the boat at the World Trade Centre. Keep in mind that is a really popular means of transport with the locals, so it can be busy at the end of office hours. type: By Boat/River Taxi World66 rating: [rate it] By Taxi Edit This Taxis can be a bargain if you follow a few simple rules. Try to stick with the metered taxis. Make sure the meter is turned on. If the driver refuses demand him to pull over and hale another one. They come along quite frequently. If using a tuk-tuk, be sure to negociate the rate ahead of time. Beware of those drivers that are eager to take you any where other then what you requested. It isn't unusual to be taken somewhere that pays the drivers a commision and charges you much more than what you could normaly find on your own. If your being taxed any where you haven't been more.. World66 rating: [rate it] Chao Phraya Express Boat Edit This These boats run up and down the river and they only stop at certain piers. Make sure your boat stops at the desired destination by pointing on a bilingual map or asking the locals or fellow travellers if you are not sure. The boat costs between 6-15 Baht depending on the distance. The express boat goes upriver as far as Nonthaburi, a small town 10 kilometers north of Bangkok. Down the river the final stop is the Shangri-La Hotel. From there you can continue by other means of transport to Thanon Sathorn (Sathorn Rd.) where a number of hotels and embassies are located. Some boats more.. type: By Boat/River Taxi World66 rating: [rate it] Klong Banglampoo Boat Edit This Approx. every twenty minutes until 7 pm there are small boats going from Klong Banglampoo near Khao San Road to Hualompong Railway Station (Central Station) and back. This is a nice way to catch your train if you do not have too much luggage and stay in the Khao San Rd. area. 5 Baht only. type: By Boat/River Taxi World66 rating: [rate it] ________Getting There Edit This [Add Global transport mode] Don Muang Airport Edit This Don Muang International Airport is located north of the city. A departure tax of 500 Baht is levied on all international departures. International and Domestic flights are now from Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkoks new airport. Unlike the old airport there is no rail link to getting into Bangkok and that means taking a bus or taxi. Taxis into central Bangkok will cost about 300 baht + the freeway tolls (50 baht) so if two or more of you are sharing its probably the best option. For those wanting to save a few baht or if are travelling to Pattaya or further, more.. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.SigmaHotels.com Suvarnabhumi airport Edit This International and Domestic flights are now from Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkoks new airport. Unlike the old (Don Muang) airport there is no rail link to getting into Bangkok and that means taking a bus or taxi. Taxis into central Bangkok will cost about 300 baht + the freeway tolls (50 baht) so if two or more of you are sharing its probably the best option. For those wanting to save a few baht or if are travelling to Pattaya or further, the airport buses run into some handy locations where you can also use the BTS (skytrain) to get a round. Some more.. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.sigmahotels.com address: Bankok International Airport _______Thai Language Edit This There are four main Thai languages spoken in Thailand (Central Thai, Southern Thai, Northeastern Thai (the same language is used in Laos) and Northern Thai, but the language referred to as Standard Thai is close to Central Thai. Being in Bangkok you might notice that Bangkokians skip the "r" in words like the polite ending "khrap". They also (mostly) emphasize the last syllable of a word heavily when they speak English, which makes it difficult to understand them. Learning Thai as a "farang" is not really easy. It would be more realistic to call the language very difficult to learn for westerners. But the Thai people really appreciate if you make an effort. If you want to learn basic words and sentences buy a Thai language course which is available in every book shop selling English language books. However, if you really want to make an attempt to learn the language, the only way to possible success is a course that uses the Thai alphabet as a basis. The Thai alphabet - and only that - contains the keys to the tones of the language. Thai is a very complicated language to learn with a unique alphabet to make it even more difficult. To master a few words is not difficult however and will be greatly appreciated by the locals. Here are some essential words. For more information on the Thai language go to Travlang. Notice that Khrap is used as a polite ending for men and kha for women: Yes = chai No = mai-chai Thank you = khop-khun Thank you very much = khop-khun-mark You're welcome = mai-pen-rai Please = ga-ru-na Excuse me = kaw-tote/kor-a-nu-yart Hello = sa-wat-dee Goodbye = lar-korn So long = narn/yao-narn Good morning = sa-was-dee-torn-chao Good afternoon = sa-was-dee-torn-bai Good evening = sa-was-dee-torn-khum Good night = ra-tree-sa-was I do not understand = chan-mai-kao-jai (f) pom-mai-kao-jai (m) How do you say this in = khun-ja-pood-nee-pen-[pa-sa-ang-grit]-wa-young-lai? [English]? Do you speak ... = khun-pood ...? English = pa-sa-ang-krit French = pa-sa-fa-rang-set German = pa-sa-yer-re-man Spanish = pa-sa-spain Chinese = pa-sa-jin I = chan (f), phom (m) We = puak-rao You (singular, familiar)= khun You (singular, formal) = khun You (plural) = khun They = puak-kao What is your name? = khun-cheu-a-rai Nice to meet you. = dee-jai-tee-dai-pob-khun Welcome = yin-dee How are you? = khun-sa-bai-dee-mai? Good = dee Bad = mai-dee So so = kor-young-narn-lae Where is the bathroom? = hong-nam-you-tee-nai? Where is the toilet? I want it. = Ow I want this one. = ow-an-nee. I want that one. = ow-an-nan. I don't want it. = mai-ow to go = by I'm going to [Chiang Mai] = by-[Chiang Mai] My Thai Language School in Bangkok is an interesting school with qualified teachers where you can learn Thai Language from beginner to advanced level. ________A perfect day Edit This Make sure you get up early if you want to see and experience most of Bangkok in one day. You should stroll around in the streets and stop by at one of the thousands of food stalls you can find at every corner. Most Thais start the day with a simple rice soup called khauw tom (but you can also have European breakfast in every hotel or tourist area of Bangkok). Another short excursion would be to the world famous Khao San Road, which has just recently gotten even more attention due to the movie "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio. You find Khao San Road about five minutes walk from Sanam Luang. Here you can find everything that an independent traveler might need. The place is also a good shopping area and if you want to pretend that you have been to India, Nepal, Indonesia or even Ecuador you can find all sort of clothes and jewellery. There you can also buy tickets for traditional Thai boxing events or book a canal tour if you have another day to spend. Having checked out the National Museum and/or Khao San Road, it is now time to go to one of the most beautiful Asian temples in the world: Wat Phra Kaew. It is the home of the Emerald Buddha and the Royal Palace, another touristic highlight located on the same compound. You can either hire a guide or stroll around yourself on the 940.000 m2 big compound. Do keep in mind that visitors should dress in a respectful manner. Many people had to miss out an outstanding site because they were wearing short trousers, sleeveless shirts and slippers. The palace guards are very strict when it comes down to dress codes (the same applies actually for the expensive hotels in the evening). Do not forget to remove your shoes before entering the inner temple halls. Are you already a little bit tired? No problem. What you should have then is a traditional Thai massage. Behind the Royal Palace you will find the oldest and largest temple - Wat Pho. Wat Pho does not only host the largest reclining Buddha statue, but it also the most famous center for traditional Thai Medicine. On the eastern part of the compound you will find the Traditional Thai Massage school where you can get a massage for 30 minutes up to 2 hours. You should have an hour at least. By the way, if you want to learn Thai massage, that is easily possible, doesn't' cost much for a 10 day course and you will see quite a large number of foreigners doing it also. Your loved ones will be grateful for the rest of your life! Now head for the nearest pier at the Chao Phraya river. The pier is a little bit hidden at the eastern side of Wat Pho. From there, you can get to another beautiful temple. Ask for the boat to Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). The Khmer style temple is actually located on the other side of the river, but small ferries cross the river every few minutes. Probably you have seen this temple on brochures of Thailand. If you are already too tired you can immediately take an express ferry down the river and jump off at the best town hotel in the world, the Oriental. The express stop has the same name. Go through the main entrance to the garden terrace. Sitting next to the river and enjoying the probably best milk-shakes of Bangkok or, for example, sipping a real Italian cappuccino while watching the river is really great and relaxing. If you come back in the evening it is even nicer and you can pretend to belong to the rich and famous of the world - if you are not part of them already. Be forewarned that they won't let you in if you're wearing shorts. If you want to move on it is only a short walk to the beginning of Silom Rd. You can walk slowly up the street and check out the shops and stalls, but I suggest it is now time to try out a Tuk Tuk, one of the three-wheeled vehicles. Do not forget to negotiate a price. It should not cost more than 80 Baht to go to Patpong, the old Red Light District of Bangkok at the other end of Silom Road. The famous street (actually there are two and the neighboring Thanon Taniya, which caters for Japanese tourists) is actually located in the middle of restaurants, business offices and department stores. Despite its doubtful reputation it is an area stuffed with good restaurants. At seven o'clock, the night market will be built up and you can buy imitations of designer clothes or watches and many more things. Hordes of foreign tourists are passing by every night. I would rather recommend to come back around 10 o'clock and jump on the newly built Sky train, which has a stop on Silom Road. In a few minutes, you will be at Siam Square and Maa Buu Krong Shopping Centre. This is probably the best place for shopping in Thailand, but if you are more into international expensive brands like Gucci, Boss & Co., you can find these on the other side of the Square in one of the department stores there. If you have not eaten yet and you want to try one of the food stalls my recommendation is always: Do it as the Thais do it. If you see a lot of Thais having lunch or dinner in one place, then this is most likely a good sign for good food. By the way, there is a saying about Thais, that if they are not actually eating, there are thinking about what they are going to eat next. If you have never eaten Thai food before you should definitely try the famous Tom Yam Kung soup (prawn & lemon grass soup with mushrooms) and Phat Thai (Thin rice noodles fried with Tofu, vegetables, egg, peanuts and very often with shrimps or chicken), but the Thai cuisine has much more to offer. It really deserves to be rated as one of the best in the world. For Nightlife the possibilities are unlimited. Before you go to one of the numerous discos, pubs or night-clubs, go to Spassos. A very popular hangout place for both Bangkokians and foreign expatriates. The Spassos is an Italian Bar and Restaurant at the ground floor of the Hyatt Erewan close to the World Trade Centre. Do not forget to check out the Erawan shrine next to the hotel. There you can find all different kind of cultures and religions integrated in single place. The hotel is only one Skytrain stop located from Silom Road On Fridays or Saturdays Spassos is packed with people dancing to the disco beats of highly professional bands from the US or Canada. You can also check out the night bar of the disco located in the basement of the Novotel, which is less than a five minutes' taxi drive away from the Hyatt Erawan or go to Siam Square by Skytrain and walk back 250m. The alternative is to find a classical Thai dance and music place. Many restaurants offer them. Check out the Bangkok Post newspaper for more information. Last but not least, if you are on a weekend in Bangkok do not forget to visit the giant Chatuchak weekend market located in the north of Bangkok. Because it is the final stop of one of the Bangkok Skytrains you can go there without any stress. Typical skytrain cost is about 40 baht. It is the best market in Thailand. Fridays and Saturdays are normally wholesale trading days with Sunday heavily dominated by retail trade. I have known 0.5million people attend over a weekend. Dear traveler, I hope you enjoyed your stay in Bangkok. There are so many things to see and do, so do not forget to come back. ________Tours and Excursions Edit This There are many tours and excursions available out of Bangkok. You could join group tours, or even get private tours designed to your requirements. Tour agencies abound to arrange for such. 1. Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha), Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) 2. Floating Market 3. Bridge over River Kwai 4. Ayuthaya and Bang Pa-In Palace ________Museums Edit This Interesting Museums in Bangkok include: - The National Museum along Sanam Luang with an overview of the history of Thailand. - The National Portrait Gallery with portaits and pictures by various Thai artists, and - among others - pictures painted by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: fioricet specials _________Day Trips Edit This Dhammakaya Cetiya Dhammakaya Cetiya Here are a few suggestions for a daytrip. Contributors January 23, 2006 change by giorgio [Add Day Trip] Dhammakaya Temple Edit This Dhammakaya Cetiya Dhammakaya Cetiya Located 28 km northeast of the city center near Bangkok Airport in Pathum Thani Province, this rural center was founded 20 years ago to offer instruction in Thamathayard meditation. The central bot is a marvel of modern Thai architecture which, unlike that of most Siamese temples, is characterized by pure, simple lines rather than highly ornate decoration. The theme of simplicity continues in the interior, where a black marble floor and plain white walls accent the presiding Buddha image illuminated with a single spotlight. Dhammakaya Temple honors the legendary more.. type: Daytrips & Excursions World66 rating: [rate it] Songkran Edit This This national holiday lasts for three days or more. The word 'Songkran' originates from the Sanskrit meaning 'beginning of the solar year'. Traditionally, Thais visit temples at this time of year to offer food to the monks and to participate in bathing ceremonies for Buddha images. At home, young people pour scented water into the hands of their parents and elders as a mark of respect and to receive the blessing of the older folk. These days, Songkran has turned into a water-throwing funfest, in which anyone and everyone is liable to get thoroughly drenched-a blessed relief in more.. type: Fairs & Festivals World66 rating: [rate it] Floating market Damnoen Saduak Edit This Floating Market Bangkok Floating Market Bangkok photo by: biblord Damnoen Saduak is a village at about 60 km South of Bangkok. This has become an enormous tourist attraction with tens of buses visiting the market everyday, so it is definitely not the "off-the-beaten-track floating market" as it used to be. From 9 am onwards, you'll see more tourist boats then people selling stuff, and there are also plenty of tourist stalls. You can go there either on a half day tour with one of the travel agents or you can go on your own by public bus. Take bus nr. 78 at the Southern bus station in BKK. The trip takes 2 hours and costs approx. type: Daytrips & Excursions World66 rating: [rate it] Snake Farm Edit This The Snake Farm, near the city center, is great fun for kids and adults alike. Run by the Red Cross as a center for collecting venom (to make antitoxin), you can watch as handlers milk poison from cobras, black mambas and other fearsome snakes. Daily shows 10:30 am and 2 pm. Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am-noon. Admission: 30 baht adults, free for children. Rama IV and Henri Dunant Roads (adjacent to the Red Cross Building), Phone 252-0161 or phone 252-0162. type: Daytrips & Excursions World66 rating: [rate it] Crocodile Farm Edit This The Crocodile Farm is located at Samut Prakarn Rd. If you like to see crocodiles, this place has more than 30,000 of them. There are shows and lots of interesting exhibits. Daily 7 am-6 pm. Admission: 300 baht. Phone 387-1166. type: Daytrips & Excursions World66 rating: [rate it] Safari World Edit This Safari World is in Minburi District at Km 9 on Ramintra Road, 10 km northeast of downtown Bangkok. Southeast Asia's largest wildlife park includes a wildlife section toured by coaches, a bird park with walk-in aviary, Macaw Island, restaurants, and an amusement park. To get there take bus No. 26 from Victory Monument to Minburi, then a direct minibus. Open daily 1000-1800. Admission is 400 Baht. type: Daytrips & Excursions World66 rating: [rate it] Nonthaburi Edit This A pleasant day-trip can be made by express riverboat to Nonthaburi, the final northern stop. Disembark at the final stop. If you see a large clock tower you know you arrived (or if you are alone on the boat!) You can walk left up to the Nonthaburi Prison, where you can find a small museum with displays of torture used to execute prisoners during the Ayuthaya and modern periods. Also worth visiting is the modern mosque, several Ayuthaya Period wats, and the Singha Brewery, where Thailand's most popular beer is brewed. Nonthaburi has also a small, typical vegetable & fruit market more.. type: Daytrips & Excursions World66 rating: [rate it] HM Queen Sirikit's Birthday Edit This On the 12th of August the Thai people celebrate HM Queen Sirikit's Birthday. A nationwide event of love for Queen Sirikit, the mother of the nation. type: Fairs & Festivals World66 ra _________Beaches Edit This This is Trash, someone needs to moderate this junk. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: one piece hentai [Add Beach] 0py3f31nr4 Edit This 2xr5wb3zvm9 http://www.452855.com/509981.html qbjz1ecj13wl Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: fw34977fbi World66 rating: [rate it] tel: ym0bfhxk9e url: b6ivfvhoww email: wkubox@hotmail.com address: oojycta2zu _________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This photo Bangkok has amazing nightlife and offers something for every taste. Most places foreigners go to are actually located either near Silom Road, on Sukhumvit Road or between Siam Square and the World Trade Centre. Khaosan Road, the main backpack traveller center in Bangkok also hosts a vibrant nightlife scene that draws a large amount of Thais as well. With a range from classical dance to techno parties, there's always something happening. They also have restaurants, food stalls and night markets selling fake goods. Despite the legal opening hours for nightclubs and bars being drastically shortened, people in Bangkok still tend to go out very late. People don't tend to turn up to many night clubs before 11pm and the party doesn't really get going until about midnight. The peak hours of nightlife tend to be short, the legal closing hour for most bars is 1:00am, with some special night life zones allowing places to stay open until 2:00am. These closing times are usually regiously enforced depending on the local police's mood, however some places manage to aviod being closed and stay open to as late as 6:00- 7:00am. Which places avoid being closed and stay open late can change from week to week, the best way to find these places is too ask around or try to follow the crowds. Bangkok offers English-language movies, with Thai subtitles. Bangkok also has two orchestras and a cultural centre for those seeking more classical entertainment in Bangkok will not be disappointed. There is an English magazine (METRO) with all the information on what's going in Bangkok available in nearly every book-store in the above mentioned areas. Even better is the free fortnightely BK Magazine. For the expat community some of the most popular places are Q-Bar and Bed Supperclub in Sukhumvit soi 11. Display all or display just: Bars & pubs Cabaret Casinos Clubs Clubs and dancing Disco & Dancing Erotic clubs and bars Gay Scene Jazz Latin Live music Opera Pubs Salsa Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Spassos Edit This On the lobby level of the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Spasso's offers lively rock bands from the USA or Canada. Right now from September 21, 2008 until January 10, 2009 you can find a very versatile 7 piece band called EARTH BEAT (6 Canadians and 1 Italian) if you want you can check their web page www.earth-beat.com .It is a very expensive place, but also one of the most popular for expats and richer Thais alike. Italian cuisine is served in the restaurant. Do not wear short trousers, otherwise the security will not let you in. Very crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. Address: 494 more.. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] email: enzo56@hotmail.com Lucifer Edit This photo Lucifer takes the look and feel of the inferno and brings it to the dance floor. A look at hell with firey red lights, devil-dressed waiters, and a cave effect, but the pumping tunes and great selections make this a bit of heaven on the strip. With its blend of Trance, Techno, Dance and Underground, it is certainly one of the hottest locations among the bars and clubs in the Patpong area. This nightclub is one of the oldest and most popular clubs in town and gets going when the Patpong bars finish. A mix of young upscale Thais, resident Expats, young and old more.. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 3rd Floor of Radio City, Patpong 1, Bangrak, Bangkok ClosingTime: 03.00 AM tel: +66 2 266-4567 url: www.LuciferDisko.com email: info@LuciferDisko.com Rock Pub Edit This photo This is a good place for fans of Heavy Metal 80-90, Hard Rock 70, and Nu Metal music. This pub is located opposite of the Asia hotel on Phayathai Rd. in walking distance of Siam Square. This place, surely they play farang music, is a place for farangs and thais. You could ask for your favourite metal stuff in english, absolutely!! the band understands english cos they play farang music!!! For those who love Heavy Metal or Rock music, Don't miss it!!! type: Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] Narcissus Club Edit This pic of Narcissus Club - Bangkok pic of Narcissus Club - Bangkok Narcissus Club is a huge place with an aimed at an upscale and dressed-up clientele. It has a terrific light and sound system and occasional International guest DJs. It is very popular with the foreign expatriates. Narcissus Club opens daily from 9.00 pm to 2.00 am. The admission is 500 baht (price includes 3 drinks) on weekends and 300 baht (includes 2 drinks) on weekdays. Address: 112 Sukhumvit Soi 23, Wattana, Bangkok 10110. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 112 Suhkumvit 23 road ClosingTime: 02.00 a.m. tel: +66-0-2258-4805 url: www.narcissusbangkok.com email: narcissusbangkok@hotmail.com Mambo Edit This Address: Washington Square, Sukhumvit Soi 22. Located near the Phrom Phong Skytrain Station the Mambo features the usual mix of Broadway highkicks, pop songs spoofs and gap-toothed talok. Daily shows from 8.30 pm - 10 pm. No credit cards taken. Phone +66-2-2595128 for more information. type: Cabaret World66 rating: [rate it] Calypso Edit This This revue featuring dance, song and burlesque performed by a "slew of lovely ladies" (actually, they're men). This might not be everyone's cup of tea, but the show has a touch of class. Daily shows start at 8:15 pm and 9:45 pm. 700 baht Located at the Asia Hotel, 296 Phyathai Road, phone 261-6355. type: Cabaret World66 rating: [rate it] Freeman Dance Area Edit This Busy gay disco. Open daily until 2.30 am. Located at 60/18-21 Silom Rd.,in subsoi opposite Silom complex. Check out their website for more information at: www.freemanclub.com type: Gay Scene World66 rating: [rate it] Saxophone Pub Restaurant Edit This The Saxophone pub and restaurant is an old favorite of expatriates and Thais alike. The purely jazz format has been relaxed to allow some blues and rock to sneak in. The bar is located near the Victory monument on Phayathai Rd., so it is highly recommended to go there by Skytrain. No cover charge. Call 2465472 to enquire what's on. type: Live music World66 rating: [rate it] O'Reilly's Irish Pub Edit This Typical Irish Pub. If you do not want to miss your lager or guiness away from home. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: 62 Silom Road tel: +66-26327515 Soi 22 (Soi Cowboy) Edit This i A short alleyway with several beer bars. type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] The Barbican Edit This This rather british-style pub is good place to meet business expatriates. It serves good food and drinks and has a friendly staff. Unfortunately it is located in Thanon Thaniya, a side street of Silom Rd., which caters for Japanese sex tourists, but this should not keep visitors away if you like these kinds of pubs. type: Bars & pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: 9/4-5 Soi Thaniya, Silom Road tel: 2343590 La Rueda Edit This La Rueda is a small Salsa club lotacted in Sukhumvit 18. On Thursday and Saturday it is packed with people. There are free Salsa classes for different levels from Thursday to Saturday from 7 pm onwards. 10 pm the free dancing starts. type: Salsa World66 rating: [rate it] address: Sukhumvit 18 ClosingTime: 1 am accessibility: close to BTS Asok Concept CM2 Edit This Christmas '06 Christmas '06 photo by: steve We can be found at the basement of the Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, the heart and soul of Bangkok, City of Angels. the entertainment complex consists of an Italian Restaraunt, Huge nightclub with two rooms and 14 separate private karaoke rooms. The party starts here. Top DJs, Live band, award winning cuisine, exclusive karaoke, all at Siam Square. Concept CM2 has been open for 10 years and has been leading the way in entertainment in Bangkok. Open every night till 2 AM. Don't forget your identification to join our fun filled more.. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 2am tel: +66 (0)2209 8888 url: www.cm2bkk.com address: NOVOTEL BANGKOK ON SIAM SQUARE, Siam Square Soi 6, Bangkok 10330 email: opm@novotelbkk.com Brown Sugar Edit This This is one of Bangkok's best places for jazz music. The bar is located north of Lumpini parc on Sarasin Rd. Live music usually starts at 10 pm. Call 2550103 for more information. type: Jazz World66 rating: [rate it] Patpong Edit This Patpong used to be known as the red light district of South-East Asia. It probably does not live up to its international image any more, but it is still seedy and easy to avoid. Still, there are plenty of go-go bars remaining and enough touts to retain a raucous atmosphere. Patpong is a marginal place to take visitors - they think they’re somewhere famous, and there is also an excellent market selling all the fake watches and designer goods that tourists feel are essential to take home. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] @Oraphin's Edit This Oraphins is fantastic and friendly open air bar in traditional batik styling. Very clean with a good straight pool table, excellent music from dance to reggae to rock and roll, latin and jazz all available by perusing the selections and asking. Most importantly you will be made welcome by great hosts (Oraphin, her sister Lyn and sister in Law to be Kwan) I cannot speak highly enough of these girls. If you are looking for a friendly place to have a drink and some fun without the hassle of go-go (incedently if you change your mind Oraphins is surrounded by 15 or so of these bars more.. type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: 14/3 Queens Park Plaza, Sukhumwit, Soi 22(located at the rear of the complex) email: oraphin_b@hotmail.com openinghours: 4.00pm - 1.00am tel: +66(0)92036829 Nana Entertaiment Plaza Edit This Enclosed multi-level plaza with beer bars. This area caters mainly for single male tourists. type: Opera World66 rating: [rate it] Hard Rock Cafe Edit This Also Bangkok has the unavoidable Hard Rock Cafe. Nevertheless it hosts the best Top 40, soul, rock and reggae cover bands in Bangkok. The bar is located near Siam Square. It's popular with Thais and foreigners alike. They offer also a good choice of Western food. Admission is free, but it is rather expensive. type: Live music World66 rating: [rate it] Delaney's Irish Pub Edit This Very nice Irish Pub. Occasionally live music. Popular with expat community. type: Bars & pubs World66 rating: [rate it] NASA Spacedrome Edit This One of Bangkok's flashy discos which can cater for more than 2000 visitors. At midnight, a spaceship descends to the floor amid smoke, flashing lights, and the theme song from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Located at 999 Ramkamheng Rd., 100 meters north of New Petchburi Rd. and therefore rather far away from tourist areas like Silom Rd. or Khao San Rd./Banglampoo. type: Disco & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This photo Bangkok has amazing nightlife and offers something for every taste. Most places foreigners go to are actually located either near Silom Road, on Sukhumvit Road or between Siam Square and the World Trade Centre. Khaosan Road, the main backpack traveller center in Bangkok also hosts a vibrant nightlife scene that draws a large amount of Thais as well. With a range from classical dance to techno parties, there's always something happening. They also have restaurants, food stalls and night markets selling fake goods. Despite the legal opening hours for nightclubs and bars being drastically shortened, people in Bangkok still tend to go out very late. People don't tend to turn up to many night clubs before 11pm and the party doesn't really get going until about midnight. The peak hours of nightlife tend to be short, the legal closing hour for most bars is 1:00am, with some special night life zones allowing places to stay open until 2:00am. These closing times are usually regiously enforced depending on the local police's mood, however some places manage to aviod being closed and stay open to as late as 6:00- 7:00am. Which places avoid being closed and stay open late can change from week to week, the best way to find these places is too ask around or try to follow the crowds. Bangkok offers English-language movies, with Thai subtitles. Bangkok also has two orchestras and a cultural centre for those seeking more classical entertainment in Bangkok will not be disappointed. There is an English magazine (METRO) with all the information on what's going in Bangkok available in nearly every book-store in the above mentioned areas. Even better is the free fortnightely BK Magazine. For the expat community some of the most popular places are Q-Bar and Bed Supperclub in Sukhumvit soi 11. Display all or display just: Bars & pubs Cabaret Casinos Clubs Clubs and dancing Disco & Dancing Erotic clubs and bars Gay Scene Jazz Latin Live music Opera Pubs Salsa Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Wild Bunch Beer Garden Edit This Enjoy live country music while downing cold draught beer and plenty of snacks. type: Bars & pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: Windsor Suites Hotel openinghours: Open daily from 7 to 10pm. tel: +66-22621234 ext 1224 The Balcony Edit This 86-88 Silom Rd., Soi 4 near Sala Daeng Skytrain Station. Popular bar with cheap drinks and nice food. Happy hour. Popular with the gay community. type: Bars & pubs World66 rating: [rate it] D.J. Station Edit This Bangkok's most known gay dance club features excellent music and a large dance floor packed until 0400 with gays and lesbians, heterosexuals. Located at Silom Soi 2, tel. (02) 266-4029. type: Clubs World66 rating: [rate it] Cool Spot Edit This Thi bar is also located at Silom Soi 4. The music-and-dance bar is set with stone flagging and curvy mirrors facing a long enamel bartop fashioned in the shape of a snake. Tel. (02) 266-4820. type: Clubs World66 rating: [rate it] The Rome Club Edit This This is probably one of the most famous dancing places in Bangkok. It is located in Silom Road, Soi 4, a small alley just next to the Silom Road Skytrain Stop. Having seen better days it is a good place to go on Fridays and Saturdays. There you will find also another of dancing places popular with the Thai youth. Its closed. type: Casinos World66 rating: [rate it] address: 90-96 Silom, Soi 4 tel: 2338836 Paradise Music Hall Edit This This giant disco is located on the other side of the Chao Phraya river in Thornburi. It is actually not far away from Banglampoo and therefore a convenient place to go for people staying in this area. The Paradise is on Arun Amarin Road. Cross the Pin Klao bridge and turn the next major crossing to the left. Ocassionally there is also live music. type: Disco & Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] El Nino Edit This Located at Ploenchit Rd. next to Planet Hollywood and not far from the World Trade Centre you find this popular place. Good Live music, but not so much Salsa as the local Salsa community is rather limited. Nice interior, but drinks are slightly overpriced. Busy on weekends. Sunday no live music. type: Latin World66 rating: [rate it] Baila Baila Edit This 1 Ekemai Soi 4, Sukhumvit Soi 63. Daily 6 om - 2 am. This places serves good Mexican food, but the music is rather the regular Latin pop. Nothing for the Salsa maniac. type: Latin World66 rating: [rate it] Bar Latino Edit This Address: RCA Plaza, Phetpuri Rd., Phone: +66-2-6414169, Open dialy 7 pm - 2 am. All white them bar. No live music, but good Salsa CDs. A salsa leader motivates the the crowd. type: Latin World66 rating: [rate it] La Havana Edit This Located at 6/5/6 Sukhumvit Soi 22, opposite Washington Square you will find the most authentic Latin venue in Bangkok. Serves also good Cuban food. Run by Felix and Claudio from Chile. Open daily 11 am - 2am type: Latin World66 rating: [rate it] The Babylon Edit This This is the most famous sauna catering for Thai-Foreigner couples. It has recently moved (november 2000) to Soi Nantha, off Sathorn Soi 1 (also known as Soi Atthakarnprasit 1). Phone: +66-2-2132108. type: Gay Scene World66 rating: [rate it] The Balcony Edit This This bar got an award of the well-known magazine METRO as one of the best gay bars in town. It is located at Soi 4, off Silom Rd. and is very popular with foreigners. It serves only OK food, but it has a balcony to watch the action on Soi 4 on Friday and Saturday. mungorn: Balcony has now won 2 METRO awards, plus dragoncastle.net's award for Best Gay Bar and Best Gay Restaurant. The food is much improved following the introduction of a new menu, and the upsatirs is now air-conditioned with internet terminals and karaoke. in addition the popular outside terrace more.. type: Gay Scene World66 rating: [rate it] DJ Station Edit This Bangkok's most known gay disco. It is always crowded. There is a daily show at midnight. Located at Soi 2 at Silom Street. type: Gay Scene World66 rating: [rate it] _________Things to do Edit This photo [Add Activity] Thai cooking Edit This There are quite a large number of courses to attend. Probably the best, but rather expensive is the Oriental Hotel Thai Cooking School. They offer five-day courses under the direction of a well-known chef.n Phone: 439-7587, Soi Oriental, Thanon Charoen Krung. Also the Landmark Hotel offers a five-day course. Phone 254-0404 ext. 48. For alternative possibilies contact a travel agency. type: Courses World66 rating: [rate it] Meditation Edit This A lot of farang (foreigners) come to Thailand to take part in meditation courses. Bangkok is definitely not the best place. A few places offer courses, but I recommend to go to the south, e.g. Suan Mokkh near Chaya if you are really interested in it. type: Courses World66 rating: [rate it] Thai Language Courses Edit This Several language courses in Bangkok offer courses in Thai language. The most famous by far is the American Alumni Association (AUA) at Thanon Ratchadamri. It is also easy to find private teachers. Beginners can buy audio materials at every Asia Bookshop. As follows some addresses: type: Courses World66 rating: [rate it] Bangpoo Country Club Edit This photo Wide fairways, big greens and not too much water provide excellent golf for the average player. The course is located near the seaside and provides a nice breeze to keep you cool even during the hottest of months. Sometimes tricky wind conditions. There are fewer water hazards than at most Bangkok courses, but the course is still challenging without being too difficult for the majority of players. Located near the sea, 40km south-east from central Bangkok, this course boasts conditions perfect for golf. Designed by Arnold Palmer, the course my lack water hazards but makes up more.. type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] President Country Club Edit This Address: 42 Moo 8, Phone (988)7555563 type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] |
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Bangkok, (in Thailandese กรุงเทพ ฯ, กรุงเทพมหานคร, o Krung Thep, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon), è la capitale e più grande città della Thailandia. La città è situata sull'argine orientale del fiume Chao Phraya, vicino al Golfo della Thailandia. Bangkok è una città che ha conosciuto uno dei più rapidi sviluppi industriali e rappresenta una delle città più economicamente dinamiche del Sud-est asiatico. La popolazione locale ama pensare che stia emergendo quale centro regionale competitiva nei confronti di Singapore e Hong Kong, ma è minata da infrastrutture precarie e imponenti questioni sociali dovute alla sua rapida crescita. È anche una delle destinazioni più popolari del turismo mondiale.
[modifica] StoriaBangkok all'inizio era un piccolo centro commerciale e portuale, chiamato Bang Makok, e serviva la città di Ayutthaya, che era la capitale del Siam quando questa cadde nelle mani della Birmania nel 1767. In seguito la capitale fu stabilita a Thonburi (ora parte di Bangkok) sopra il lato occidentale del fiume, e successivamente, nel 1782, il Re Rama I si fece costrure il palazzo reale sulla riva orientale e scelse Bangkok come sua nuova capitale, rinominandola Krung Thep, che significa "città degli angeli". Gli abitanti di Bangkok spesso continuano ad usare il vecchio nome, ma ormai in tutto il mondo non viene più utilizzata. Il nome cerimoniale completo di Bangkok è:
[modifica] AmministrazioneDal punto di vista amministrativo, Bangkok è una delle due zone ad amministrazione speciale della Thailandia (l'altra è Pattaya), nella quale i suoi abitanti eleggono il governatore cittadino, a differenza delle altre 75 provincie statali (changwat). Nelle ultime elezioni governative è stato eletto governatore Apirak Kosayothin. La città di Bangkok si estende oltre la sua provincia toccando anche quelle vicine di Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan e Pathum Thani. La provincia, come è attualmente, fu creata nel 1972, quando la precendente provincia di Bangkok (changwat Phra Nakhon) venne fusa con la provincia di Thonburi. Lo scudo della città mostra il dio Indra che cavalca tra le nuvole una creatura mitologica simile ad un elefante (rappresentata a volte con tre teste). Nella sua mano Indra mantiene un raggio lampeggiante, che è la sua arma. Lo scudo si basa su una pittura fatta da Somdej Chaofa Kromphraya Narisra-nuwattiwong. Il simbolo della città di Bangkok è una pianta, il ficus benjamina. Bangkok è suddivisa in 50 distretti (khet, chiamati anche amphoe), che sono suddivisi in 154 kwaeng (แขวง).
[modifica] EconomiaBangkok è il centro economico della Thailandia. Il fiume Chao Phraya permette il funzionamento del suo porto. La Borsa tailandese ha sede nella città. Il turismo è una delle fonti principali di ricchezza. La città è anche un famoso centro di gioielleria, ricco di botteghe artigianali che lavorano l'argento e il bronzo. Nonostante sia illegale, la prostituzione è una della attività principali e più lucrose di Bangkok. La città è conosciuta in tutto il mondo per il suo turismo sessuale.
[modifica] CulturaBangkok è anche la capitale culturale del paese con le sue varie università, l'Accademia delle Belle Arti, il Teatro Nazionale e il Museo Nazionale. La città è ricca di templi buddisti (conosciuti in Thailandia con il nome Wat). I più famosi sono il Wat Pho ed il Wat Phra Kaeo (Tempio del Buddha di smeraldo), situati nei pressi del Palazzo Reale, e il Wat Arun a Thonburi, centro sulla sponda destra del Chao Phraya, e capitale del periodo Rattanakosin prima di Bangkok. Si segnala per l'importanza delle sue raccolte artistiche e per la conservazione di alcuni esempi di abitazione ed arredi tradizionali la casa di Jim Thompson, ora trasformata in museo.
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Lo Skytrain al tramonto sul Thanon Silom
Una complessa rete di canali (khlong) ha dato alla città l'appellativo di Venezia dell'est. Ancora oggi i canali sono ricchi di traffici e di imbarcazioni, abitate come in passato, dove si tengono anche numerosi mercati.. Numerose autostrade sopraelevate e un anello autostradale, che circonda l'intera città, stanno per essere completate. Queste infrastrutture dovrebbero attenuare il problema del traffico della città. Altri progetti autostradali sono stati abbandonati per mancanza di fondi, in seguito alla crisi finanziaria asiatica degli scorsi anni. Nel 1999 è stata aperta una doppia linea ferroviaria sopraelevata (Skytrain), chiamata ufficialmente BTS. La prima linea della metropolitana sotterranea di Bangkok è stata aperta invece al pubblico nel luglio del 2004. Sempre nel luglio del 2004, un nuovo sistema metropolitano, l'MRT, è stato inaugurato, e ha unito la stazione di Bang Sue con quella di Hua Lamphong, passando attraverso tutta la città. L'Aeroporto Internazionale di Bangkok, comunemente chiamato Don Muang, è il più trafficato dell'Sud-est asiatico, e si trova nella zona nord della città. La costruzione del nuovo aeroporto Suvarnabhumi, nel distretto di Bang Phli, della provincia di Samut Prakan, nel sudest della città è iniziata nel 2002 e verrà portata a termine nel 2006. Quando quest'aeroporto sarà terminato ospiterà tutti i voli internazionali, mentre il vecchio verrà utilizzato solo per i collegamenti interni.
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