The Democracy Monument

July 10th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 the democracy monument

the democracy monument

the democracy monument bangkok thailand

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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Suan Saranrom Bangkok Thailand

July 7th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 SUAN SARANROM Bangkok Thailand

 

Location: Where Charoenkrung Rd. meets Rajini Road, further opposite the Grand Palace

Originally was a royal park in Saranrom Palace—a residence for he royal family and overseas guests in the reign of King Rama  V, and a venue for winter fair in King Rama VI’s reign, Suan Saranrom  has interesting monuments including the Memorial of King Rama  V’s beloved Queen Sunatha and Princess Daughter Kannabhorn Petcharat in the southern center; the old Chiness-styled Shrine of Chao Mae Takianthong in the north; and the Plant School. Etc.

Open daily admissions free between 05.00-20.00 hours. From here is possible to walk to the Artillery Museum at the Ministry of Defense.

 SUAN SARANROM Bangkok

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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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