Thailand Travel Specials

TALADNAM TALINGCHAN

Location:In front of Talingchan District Office, Kwaeng Klong Chak Phradhatu

Taladnam Talingchan is a floating market in Thonburi area mede up of a huge float where a number of local boats sell snacks and seasonal fruit from nearby orchards.

A walk on the float will find shops that sell food; dessert; souvenirs as wells boating tour programs. Taladnam Talingchan is open on Saturday-Sunday only.

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THE GOLDEN MOUNT

Location:Thanon Chakraphatdiphong, Pakklong Mahanak

Originally was an old monastery in Ayuthaya Period named “Wat Srakae” and reestablished by King Rama I who renamed it “Wat Sraket” meaning “The Royal Head Wash” to signify this action after reture to suppress the reble in Thonburi.

Phookhao Thong or “Baroma Banphot” in the reign of King Rama III was a Prang and later renovated and transformed into a mountain with chedi on top encircled with a gallery. Interesting are:

Ubosot built in the reign of King Rama I a mural painting depicting the Lord Buddha’s 10 former lives; the Pavilions of boundary stones in 8 directions; etc. Open daily between 07.30-17.30 hours.

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DUSIT ZOO

Location:Rama V Rd., Dusit District near Sanam Suapa Ananda Samakom Throne Hall

Suan Sat Dusit or Khao Din Wana is Thailand’s first zoo covering a total area of 112 rai and 277 square wa. Originally was King Rama V’s private park, the land was given to o make a zoo by King Rama VII with rare wildlife to see. Open daily from 09.00-18.00 hours.

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