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Monday, 27 June 2016

Museum Siam

MUSEUM SIAM
Endlessly stimulating creativity and innovation at Museum Siam.
Have you ever wondered who the people of Thailand are, where we are from, and what it is meant to be Thai? Try searching for answers to these questions on your own at the Museum Siam. This latest learning centre can help trigger your curiosity and lead you to countless discoveries.

Museum Siam is housed in the former building of the Ministry of Commerce in Tha Tien district, and after a complete transformation it now a modern museum. Within the vast area of 3,000 square meters, there are exhibitions about the history of our race, the founding of the nation and so on, awaiting the visitor to define the qualities of being Thais. You can travel through time from when this land was called Suvarnabhumi, then Siam and now Thailand in a timeline from ancient times to the present day.

Museum Siam reveals a brand new experience of museum attending. Traditionally museums in Thailand have been considered boring and dull. However, using modern presentations and multimedia, such as models, animations, and exhibits, help integrate all round aspects of knowledge, including history, geography, and natural sciences. The exhibitions here focus on interaction with visitors.

In addition to permanent displays, there are presentations of temporary displays offering a variety of interesting themes and issues. Ultimately, the main purpose is to combine a thought-provoking venue and recreation complex for people of all ages. This is one museum in Thailand that is no longer presents museums as a storage place for antiques or obsolete data as they often used to be.
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Democracy Monument

DEMOCRACY MONUMENT
The Democracy Monument in Bangkok was built in 1940 to commemorate the establishment a constitutional monarchy in 1932. It was the rallying point for student unrest and popular revolt in 1973 and 1976. In 1992, scores it Thais were killed as they protested against General Suchinda Kraprayoon’s regime.

The Democracy Monument was began in 1939 to commemorate the 1932 revolution which overthrew the absolute monarchy and brought Thailand its’ first constitution. Despite the Monuments name, full democracy was not introduced in Thailand in 1932. The country saw a series of military coups and military regimes until the final establishment of democracy in 1992. The four wings of the Monument are each 24 metres high,signifying the date,June 24th , when the new constitution was signed. The location of the monument, between the old Grand Palace and the Dusit Palace, is also significant. A copy of the original constitution is held in the central pedestal.

The monument was designed by an Italian, Corrado Feroci,who was invited to Thailand in 1924 by King Rama VI. The sculptor stayed in Thailand, became a Thai citizen and changed his name to Silpa Bhirasi.




The Democracy Monument occupies a traffic circle on the wide Rajadammoen Boulevard which runs from the north end of Sanam Luang, up to the Golden Mount, then turns up towards the Ananta Samakorn Throne Hall. Tha monument is at the halfway point between Sanam Luang and the Golden Mount. The volume of traffic makes it difficult to see the details of the Mounment op close. There are currently plans to build a tunnel under the roadway.
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Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan

WAT SUTHAT THEPWARARAM RATCHAWORAMAHAWIHAN

Founded at the home centre of Rattanakosin Island, this is one of Thailand’s six most important temples. King Rama I wished to make it the central temple of Bangkok and construction began in 1807. Construction was completed, according to schedule, in the reign of King Rama III in 1847. King Rama III gave the temple its name, “wat Suthat Thepwararam”.

Phra Sri Sakyamuni : Cast in “Marn Wichai” posture. The image was previously enshrined at Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai Capital. A stone inscription reports that King Phra Mahathammarachalithai who reigned during the Sukhothai period, ordered the image cast as a principal image in Phra Wihanluang Mahathat.
Phra Puttatri Lokachet : cast in alloy in the Subduing Mara position. The 80 disciples stand front of the Buddha. The image was cast during the reign of King Rama III.

Phra Wihan Luang : Copied from Wat Mongkolbophit in Ayutthaya. The central pair of doors were designed by King Rama II,who began the carving. The murals are considered to be the most beautiful work of the Rattanakosin period.
Ubosot : is the longest, most beautiful chapel built in Thai architecture style during the reign of King Rama III. It is decorated with Chorfah,Bairaka, and glazed green ceramic.

Phra Wihan Kod : was built in the reign of King Rama III, and surrounds the Phra Wihan Luang on all four sides. There are 156 Buddha images enshrined inside. The door frames are decorated with lacquered images of Sio Kang.
Location : no.146, Ti Thong 1 Rd., Bamrung Mueang Rd., Unakan Rd, Khet Phra Nakorn,Bangkok
Transportation Method : By bus no., 10,12,19,35,42
Air condition bus no. : 8 , 12
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Phayathai Palace

PHAYATHAI PALACE
Formerly this area was gardens and fields called Phayathai Field. King Rama V ordered a new residence to be built here for both relaxation and conducting agricultural experiments. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony was held at this palace several times.After King Rama V passed away.Queen Saovabha moved to take up residence here. King Rama VI later ordered the building of five Western- style throne halls.
On their completion, King Rama VI named the palace Phayathai Royal Palace and moved Dusit Thani, a model city established by the King to introduce the Thai people to democracy, into the palace compound.
During the reign of King Rama VII, the State Railways of Thailand asked Royal permission to turn the palace into the Phayathai Hotel. When radio broadcasting was introduced, the Phayathai Palace became the Bangkok Radio Broadcasting Station.
The palace was later presented to the Royal Thai Army to be used as a hospital. Today, it is part of King Mongkut Hospital, Some of the old buildings now are being maintained by the Department of Fine Arts, but the modil city of Dusit Thani no larger exsits. Hours of Operation: Saturday 9.30-1.30 p.m.

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Vimanmek Mansion Museum

VIMANMEK MANSION MUSEUM


Vimanmek Mansion Museum
Upon his return from Europe in 1897, King Rama V (1868-1910) used his personal money to purchase orchards and paddy fields between Padung Krungkasem Canal and Samsen Canal for the construction of a royal garden which he named “The Dusit Garden”.
The first permanent residence in Dusit Garden was Vimanmek Mansion, built in 1900 by royal command of King Rama V. The King had the Munthaturattanaroj Residence in Chuthathujrachathan at Koh Sri Chang, Chonburi, dismantled and rebuilt in the Dusit Garden under the supervision of HRH Prince Narissaranuwaddhiwongse. The celebration for the completion of Vimanmek Mansion was held on March 27,1901. King Rama V then moved his residence from the Grand Palace to stay permanently at Vimanmek Mansion for five years until the completion of Amporn Satan Residence in 1906 where he live until his death in 1910. Vimanmek Mansion was than closed down and members of the royal family moved back to the Grand Palace.
Near the end of his reign, King Rama VI (1910-1925) gave permission to Her Majesty Indharasaksaji to stay at Vimanmek Mansion. After the King’s death. she moved to stay another residence in Suan Hong compound north of Vimanmek Mansion and the Mansion was closed.
In 1982, on the auspicious occasion of the Bicentennial Anniversary of Bangkok, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, who had discovered that Vimanmek Mansion, with its elaborate architectural style was still intact, asked permission of His Majesty King Rama IX to renovate the mansion for use as a museum to commemorate King Rama V by displaying his photographs, personal art and handicrafts, and to serve as a showcase of the Thai national heritage for future generations.
Vimanmek Mansion is the world’s largest golden teakwood mansion with its elaborate architectural style reflecting a western influence. The building has two right-angled wings, each wing is 60 meters long and 20 meters high, and is three-storied except for the part where King Rama V resided, which is octagonal and four-storied. Although the ground floor is brick and cement, the upper floors are built of beautiful golden teakwood. Altogether there are 31 exhibition rooms, with the bedrooms, the thorne room and bathrooms maintaining the atmosphere of the Thai past. Some display house exhibitions of Thai art including silverware, ceramics, crystal ware, and ivory.
It is open from 9.30 to 15.15 hours daily; (Aphisek Dusit Thorne Hall is open from 10.00 to 16.00 hours). Admission fee is 50 baht for adults, 20 baht for children. Its free if you’ve already been to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo, and keep the ticket for Vimanmek Mansion Aphisek Dusit Palace. As this is royal property, visitors wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts will be refused to enter.
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City Pillar Shrine, Bangkok

CITY PILLAR SHRINE, BANGKOK

At the heart of Bangkok, you can pay respects to the City Pillar Shrine and ask for good fortune and glory.
After establishing Bangkok as the capital of Thailand, King Rama I arranged the construction of the City Pillar Shrine according to the traditional customs. The ceremony is believed to bring unity and fortune to the country. Since then, the site has been revered by Thais as one of the most sacred places in Bangkok.













Apart from bringing unity and peace to the country, Thai people also come to pay respects to the shrine asking for help with their personal matters as well. The shrine is believed to eliminate misfortune, bring good luck, and accelerate popularity and prosperity. Once you come to visit, paying respects to the five angels guarding the city in the hall is also highly encouraged.
In the area, a Buddha image is believed to tell fortunes. People need to lift the image twice; if they can lift the image in the first time and fail the second time, the wish is believed to be granted.

After paying respects to the shrine, tourists can walk a short distance to Tha Chang and Tha Pra Chan where food stalls and a variety of tantalizing snacks are available. You can also hop onto a boat and cross the Chao phraya River to Siriraj port. A number of fine-looking restaurants can be found to fill empty stomachs and bring a pleasant touch to your hot day in Bangkok.
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Sunday, 26 June 2016

Khaosarn Road

KHAOSARN ROAD
The vivid sunset and the vibrant nightlife are the charm that draws people all over the world to this very Khaosarn Road.
In the past, this small road was the busiest and biggest rice-trading area in the period of King Rama VI. Today, however, Khaosarn Road is world famous and a destination to the whole lot of foreigners who want to taste the alluring nightlife experience of Bangkok.

Apart from bars and small shops offering different kinds of drinks, Khaosarn Road is also cluttered with stalls and roadside stands selling all kinds of cheap goods; clothes, accessories, music CDs, used books, and delicate handmade stuffs. Walking along the road and tasting many dishes of delicious street food is also a very popular activity you cannot afford to miss.


Attractions: Bangkok



Credit :www.tourismthailand.org/Khaosarn-Road
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Wat Arunratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan

WAT ARUNRATCHAWARARAM RATCHAWORAMAHAWIHAN

Wat Arunratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan
The Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun is name after the Indian god of dawn, Aruna. It is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. King Taksin chose this 17th century Wat for his royal temple and palace. The temple was formerly known as Wat Makok and renamed to Wat Jaeng, literally means Temple of Dawn, when he restored it.

The Emerald Buddha was housed here after it was recaptured from Laos, before being moved to Wat Phra Kaeo in 1785. Even without the sacred statue, Wat Arun continued to be much revered, and the King Rama II and King Rama III reconstructed and enlarged the main prang of the temple to its present height of 74 meters. King Rama II renamed it to Wat Arunratchatharam and King Rama IV later changed the name to Wat Arunratchawanaram.

Today, Wat Arun has a long elongated, Khmer-style, prang, the tower, and four minor towers symbolising Mount Meru, the terrestrial representation of the thirty-three heavens. The Prangs are covered with pieces of porcelain, which Chinese boats coming to Bangkok used as ballast.











The main Prang, steep steps lead to the two terraces that form the base of the Prang. The different layers, or heavens are supported by Kinnaree, or half humans, and frightening Yaksas, or demons. Pavilions on the first platform contain statues of the buddha at the most important stages of his life, while on the Hindi god Indra or Erawan, his thirty-three headed elephant, stand guard.







Most tourists come for the climb and do not have time for the rest of the Wat. The main Buddha image inside the Bot is believed to have been designed by King Rama II himself, but the murals date from the reign of King Rama V.
The Temple has flourished throughout the Ratanakosin period. The beauty os the architecture and the fine craftsmanship declare its status as a temple of the first grade and one of the mostoutstanding temples of Thailand. In a long tradition, every king of the Chakri Dynasty has presided over important ceremonies here, including the Royal barge procession to offer Pra Krathin or monk’s robes, during the Thod Krathin Festival.
It is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Admission is 30 baht for foreigners and free for Thai people. Getting There : Bus no. 19,57,83 Boat-Ferry-Tha Tien Pier to Wat Arun Pier
Credit :www.tourismthailand.org/Wat-Arun-ratchawararam-Ratchaworamahawihan
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Wat Pho

WAT PHRACHETUPONWIMONMONKHARARAM RATCHAWORAWIHAN (WAT PHO)
Wat Pho is situated behind the Grand Palace, near the Tha Tien Pier. It is a large temple that was originally called Wat Photharam and was built during the Ayutthaya Period. King Rama I ordered its complete restoration in 1789 and installed many Buddha images that were removed from abandoned temples in other parts of the country.

 King Rama III ordered another major renovation of the temple to make it a center of learning and art. This restoration took sixteen years to complete. Texts from treatises on various fields of knowledge were inscribed on marble slabs and placed in pavilions in the temple and on stone statues. Wat Pho thus became a source of knowledge for people of all classes and has therefore been referred to as Thailand’s first university.






Important features of the temple include Phra Buddha Dheva Patimakorn, Phra Buddhasaiyat. Phra Buddha Dheva Patimakorn, a Buddha in the mediation posture, is the principal image in the temple. King Rama I brought the image from “Wat Si Na”
The Phra Buddhasaiyat, or Giant Reclining Buddha, is the phra vihara for which the temple is famous. It was constructed in the Third Reign. On the sole of the foot, inlaid in mother of pearl, is the aspicious number 108.

Wa Sukree Mansion: is the palace of Somdet Phra Mahasamanachao Krom Phra Poramanuchit Chinoros, one of finest Rattanakosin era poets. He was honored by UNESCO as the worlds finest poet.




Wat Pho School of Traditional Medicine and Massage: The preparation of herbal medicine and diagnosis of disease is taught here, as well as the traditional massage seen in the sculptures complied on the orders of King Rama III. The teaching is practical and everyday large numbers of visitors, Thai and foreign, come to study and to be massaged. The temple is regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called Thailand’s first university.
Credit : www.tourismthailand.org/Wat-Pho
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