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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Giant Swing Bangkok Thailand

July 7th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

 

 

 

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Location: In front of Wat Suthat Thepwararam Rajawarawihan
This is the giant poles in red with a beautifully carved rack standing 21 meters high on a 10.50-meter diameter huge stone base. The giant swing is used in Bhamin ritual rite in welcoming one of the supreme Hindo God Isawara.

giant swing bangkok thailand

Giant Swing Bangkok Thailand

 

 

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Khao San Road Bangkok Thailand Inexpensive Accommodations

June 25th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in Bangkok

Khao San Road Bangkok

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.

Thailand Bangkok Khao San

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.

bangkok khao san road inexpensive accommodations

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

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

 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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