Thailand Travel Specials

The Democracy Monument

the democracy monument

Location: Rajadamoen Klang Rd.

Built in 1939 to commemorate the Change from Absolute Monarchy to Democracy Monarchy on June 24, 1932 (B.E.2475), this monument has representations as follows:

• 24-meter high Rides represent the date of Change.
• 3 meter-high Tray represents Legislative; administrative and Justice
• 75 cannons represents the year B.E. 2475
•  Highrelief on the Ridge Base represents the preparation of the Activator
•  6 swords represent Sovereign; internal Peace; Freedom: Coequality; Econoy and Education

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Wat Rajabopit Sathitmahasimaram Rajaworavihara Bangkok Thailand

Wat Rajabopit Sathitmahasimaram Rajaworavihara

Location: Thanon Fuengnakorn, Si-kak Phraya-si Junction

Built under the royal command of Rattanakosin’s King Rama V as the 1^st monastery after accession to the throne, Wat Rajabophit Sathitmahasimaram Rajawarawihan is outstanding for it well-planned and magnificent construction arts is Ubosot of Thai-style on the outside whereas the inside is decorated in western style.

Open daily for the temple visit from 05.00-20.00 hours and between 17.30-18.00 hours for the Ubosot.

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Khao San Road Bangkok Thailand Inexpensive Accommodations

Khao San Road Bangkok

Awalk through the neighborhood of Banglampoo is highly recommended for both
travelers searching for inexpensive accomodations and tourists exploring the
back streets of Bangkok.

Khao San Road is not only one of the liveliest raveteis’acenes between Kuta and Kathmandu, but atee an excellent place for heap plane tickets, inexpensive clothing, and delicious fruit smoothies.

Shopping opportunities include several used bookstores with hardtofind travel
guides, sidewalk cassette emporiums, and a great selection of Thai handicrafts.

Khao San Road Cheap Food

Travel agents on Khao San Boad sell the cheapest airline tick ets in town, plus
the most economical tours of Bangkok and outlying districts. The local notice
boards hold information on upcoming Buddhist retreats, employment opportunities
teaching English, and local merchants who pay cash for used Levis, Walkmans, and
wives.

 Khao San Road Bangkok Top View

A few blocks north is a popular shopping dis trict dominated by the New
World Shopping Center; daily bargains are on the main floor and betterquality merchandise on the upper seven floors. Adjacent streets are filled with inexpen
sive clothing and foodstalls.

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