BENCHASIRI PARK BANGKOK THAILAND

July 10th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 benchasirii park bangkok thailand

Location: Sukhumvit Road between Soi 22-24, Klong Toey

 benchasirii park bangkok

This 29-rai Park was built after the relocation of the Meteorological Department to Bangna-Trad Road as the Location is considered not ideal for weather predictions. It was named Benchasiri and dedicated to HM the Queen on the occasion 60th birthday anniversary in 1992.

 benchasirii park bangkok

Outstanding is the arrangement of plants that reveals 70% of the sky beauty. Its 20% area made into a water park serves the public with flood relief as it helps keep rainfall before regular drainage. Also interesting are the 18 sculptures; musical fountain; Buddha Teaching and Music in the Park. Open daily between 05.00-21.00 hours.

benchasirii park bangkok

benchasirii park

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SANAM LUANG Bangkok Thailand

July 1st, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 sanam luang

sanam luang bangkok

sanam luang bangkok thailand

Sanam Luang Bangkok Thailand

Location: In front of Wat Mahadhatu Yawrajrangsarit between the Grand Palace and Bovornsathanmonkala Palace

sanam luang bangkok

Originally called Tung Phra Meru as it was used as a royal crematory place until the rein of King Rama IV who renamed it to Sanam Luang, the ground is presently used for royal events such as First Ploughing Ceremony; Bangkok Bicentennial Celebration; Golden Jubilee; and cremations of members of royal family

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Likay Traditional dance of thailand

June 28th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 traditional dance of thailand Likay

If khon and  lakhon are classical  art, then likay is  slapstick comedy performed
for the masses.  The obvious lack  of deep artistic  talent is made  up for with
unabashed  exuberance and  a strong  sense of  earthiness. A  form of  people’s
theater performed at most provincial fairs, likay relies heavily on  predictable
plots, outrageous dou  ble entendres, and  lowball comedy. Perform  ers interact
directly  with  the  audience,  which  responds  with  raucous  laughter  at the
political  sarcasm and  sexual innuendo.  Costumes worn  by the  untalented but
enthusiastic actors run from gaudy jewelery  to heavy makeup. It is ironic  that
television, the  universal destroyer  of tra  ditional theater,  has helped keep
likay alive by broadcasting daily performances of soapopera sophistication.

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