Ayutthaya Ancient Historic City Nightlife

Ayutthaya city is the capital city of Ayutthaya province in Thailand. The city is about 80 kilometers (50 miles) north of Bangkok, and had served as for Thailand capital for 417 years before Athe city was destroyed by the Burmese army in 1767.

Ayutthaya is an ancient city found by King U-Thong or Ramathibodi in 1350. Now such ruins from Ayutthaya indicate that Ayutthaya was one of Indo - China's most prosperous cities. Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya a Historical Park, a vast stretch of historical site in the heart of Ayutthaya city, has been included in UNESCO's list of world heritage since 13 December ,1991.

Ayutthaya was originally known as "Ayothaya" which refers to the capital of King Rama (see Ramayana). Ayutthaya was named after the city of Ayodhya in India, the birthplace of Rama in the Ramayana (Thai, Ramakien).

Among Thai cities, Ayutthaya's English name is probably the least standardized - it is also known as Ayotaya, Ayothaya, Ayudhya, Ayutaya, Ayuthaya and Ayuttaya.


How to get Ayutthaya

By Car
Alternative I: Take Highway No. 1 (Phahonyothin Road.) then take Highway No. 32 to Ayutthaya.
Alternative II: Take Highway No. 304 (Chaeng Watthana Road.) or take Highway No. 302 (Ngamwongwan Road.); turn righ to Highway No. 306 (Tiwanon Road.), then take Highway No. 3111 (Pathum Thani - Samkhok - Sena) and turn right at Amphoe Sena to Highway No. 3263.
Alternative III: Take Highway No. 306 (Bangkok - Nonthaburi - Pathum Thani Road.) then take Highway No. 347

By Bus
Ordinary buses run between the Bangkoks Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit 2 Bus Terminal) and Ayutthaya's main terminal on Naresuan Rd. every 20 minutes between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. The fare is 30 bahts and the trip takes around 2hours. Air-conditioned buses operate the same route every 20 minutes from 5.40 a.m. to 7.20 p.m. (every 15 minutes between 7a.m. and 5p.m.) at the rate of 47 bahts, the trip takes 1.5 hours when traffic to north of Bangkok is light, otherwise it will take two hours. Time Table

By Train
Trains to Ayutthaya leave Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Station approximately every hour between 4.20 a.m. and 10 p.m. The 3rd class fare is 15 bahts for the 1.5 hour trip. Train schedules are available from the information booth at Hua Lamphong Station. Alternatively, call 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020, or 1690. Time Table

By Boat
There are no scheduled or chartered boat services between Bangkok and Ayutthaya. However, several companies in Bangkok operate luxury cruises to Bang Pa-In with side trips by bus to Ayutthaya for approximately 1,500 bahts to 1,800 bahts per person, including a sumptuous luncheon. Longer two days trips in converted rice barges start at 4,800 baht. For further information please contact the following companies:



Ayutthaya Tourism

As a major city in the past, Ayutthaya had ever being the world's largest city at the time. But, in 1767 the city was completely burned during the war. Now many ancient ruins and art works can be seen in a city as the tourist sightseeing.

The major sites are the Buddhist temples, Buddha Statues, Buddha Wat, and the ruined building.

There were three palaces in Ayutthaya: Grand Palace, Chantharakasem Palace or the Front Palace, and Wang Lang or the Rear Palace. In addition, there were many other palaces and buildings for royal visits located outside the city area of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, such as Bang Pa-In Palace at Amphoe Bang Pa-in and Nakhon Luang Building at Amphoe Nakhon Luang. out 30 Baht.

In addition to the ruins listed here, the inner city is also home to two or three museums worth a visit.

1. Wat Phra Si Sanphet
The three bell-shaped chedis of Wat Phra Si Sanphet have practically become a symbol of Ayutthaya. The temple stands almost in the center of the main area of the old capital.

2. Wat Phra Ram
Just across the street from Wat Phra Si Sanphet is the towering prang of Wat Phra Ram, an excellent example of a Khmer style temple from the begining of the Ayutthaya period.

3. Wat Ratburana
Closer to the current city center, Wat Ratburana was built in 1424 to hold the ashes of the king's two older brothers, who killed each other fighting over the throne.

4. Wat Mahathat
The temple was built in the early days of Ayutthaya in the late 14th century by King Borommaracha I. The story goes that the king had a revelation, and relics of the Buddha then suddenly appeared. The temple was built to house the relics.

5. Wat Phra Si Sanphet.
The temple was built in an original style within the compound of the Royal Palace, and goes back to the very first period of the establishment of the city The three Chedi at this Wat are some of the more complete remains in Ayutthaya and were the Royal Tombs for King Bormmatrailokanat and his sons

6. Wat Ratchaburana.
The temple was established in the 15th century and was built to house the ashes of the brothers of King Borommaracha II. In 1957 archaeologists uncovered a host of Buddha images and stone tablets in the temple crypts, during restoration. Also discovered were mural paintings which showed a strong Chinese influence .



Ayutthaya Nightlife
Nightlife in Ayuttthaya is pretty quite. There's not a great deal to do at night in Ayutthaya apart from having a drink in a couple of bars along Farang Street. The Jazz Bar has a little something else by featuring the talents of the Chaikawiphan Jazz Band who play drums, guitar, double bass and various percussion instruments (and sing) on the pavement outside the bar.

Bars in Ayutthaya consist mostly of those attached to specific hotels, and even those aren't open very late in the evening. The main traveller area lies in Soi Torgorsor between Naresuan Road and Pamaphrao Road. This lies west of the Chao Phrom Markets. This area contains a number of bars for you to check out that open slightly later than most of the other places in Ayutthaya. Some bars even contain projection screens perfect for watching the latest sports game.

But there's one area that becomes magical at night. And that is the 'Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park'. If you're a photographic buff, this is a good time to take some great photos!



Photos of Ayutthaya, ruined sites, Buddha Statue and temples here :


Ayutthaya full name Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is an ancient capital and modern city in the Central Plains of Thailand, 85 km to the north of Bangkok.


Nightmarket at Ayutthaya. The night market sells all sorts of cuisines and means that you dont have to use the small restaurant attached to the bungalows which have "farang" style menus.


Jazz Bar: Chaikawiphan Jazz Band


Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park: Catch The "Light Show"


The three stately Chedi of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, a royal temple built in 1491 that honors three 15th-century kings.



Viharn Phra Mongkolbophit


Head of a Buddha statue that a tree’s roots grew around in Wat Mahathat


Wat Phra Ram


Wat Phra Si Sanphet


Wat Ratchaburana


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Airasia Launches flight Medan-Phuket

Good news for low budget travelers and for Phuket lovers especially in Indonesia. Now Airasia Airlines, as the World’s Best Low Cost Airline is delighted to launch its two newest routes, Jakarta and Medan direct to Phuket, daily, in addition to its popular Jakarta–Bangkok and Bali-Bangkok routes.

These new routes will be operated from its newly opened hub, Phuket International Airport in Thailand. This is a great deal. Now every travellers from Jakarta and Medan is easier to visit Phuket.

Phuket, is the biggest island in Thailand, is long knowed for its exotic beach : Patong Beach. Now visiting Patong beach is not an expensive dream anymore.

Airasia give the Special fares start from THB 1,499 one-way for Jakarta-Phuket (249.000 in Indonesia Rupiah) and THB 999 one-way for Medan-Phuket (99.000 in Indonesia Rupiah), for travel from 3 December 2009-30 April 2010.

Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, is a fast-growing tourist and commercial center, while Medan is the commercial center of Western Indonesia. With a history going back to 1590, Medan is one of the original Straits Settlements, giving it the same kind of Chinese cultural influence as is seen in Melaka, Singapore, Penang and Phuket.


Special notes to book with Airasia flight to Phuket :

- Booking Period: 4 Nov 2009 – 9 Nov 2009,  25 Nov 2009 - 27 Nov 2009
- Travel Period: 3 Dec 2009 – 30 Apr 2010
- Travel Notes: Advance booking required, fares not available during embargo period


An exotic beach in Phuket



Thai Airasia Airbus A320

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Sungai Kolok Thai Malaysia Border Nightlife

Sungai Kolok (Sword River) is the border between Thailand and Malaysia, located in Narathiwat, southern province of Thailand. The town on the Malaysian side of the border is Rantau Panjang which is in the state of Kelantan.

Sungai Kolok (Sungai Golok) is famous for Malaysian for its cheap shopping and nightlife. Many indutries worker from Malaysia always visit and enjoy Sungai Kolok, especially the bars and local girls such as at Sumtime Bar.

But recently Sungai Kolok difficult to get more visitors. Sungai Kolok has suffered a series of bombings, arson attacks and killings as a result of the ongoing trouble in Thailand's far south and while none of these attacks have specifically targeted westerners. Since the Muslim riot in 2004, there are at least 4000 peoples died in South Narathiwat Province, Yala, Pattani and some places in Songkhla.

How to access Sungai Kolok :

Direct air-conditioned buses to and from Bangkok are the best bet for getting to Sungai Kolok. The border is also served by rail although there is no crossing. Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport is the closest major airport to Sungai Kolok, a 10-hour bus journey away.


Sungai Kolok Attractions :

1. Pa Phru To Daeng:
this large peat swamp near Sungai Kolok is better than it sounds, with some stunning scenery and waterfalls.

2. Sungai Kolok transportation hub:
the main attraction for most visitors who are just passing through, featuring a train station and buses and minibuses to destinations all over southern Thailand and Bangkok.

3. The usual stop after Sungai Kolok is either Hat Yai, or Rantau Panjang in Kelantan (the northernmost province of east coast of Peninsular Malaysia). You can also head to Pattani to expore Thailand's southern Muslim provinces.


Sungai Kolok Photos :


Sungai Kolok, border between Thailand and Malaysia.



Hala Bala National Park at Sungai Kolok



Awaiting Train Station at Sungai Kolok



Sungai Kolok Shopping at Nightlife. Sales of Narathiwat's famous dishes, a local food contest, batik painting , shows and a tourism exhibition will be featured.



Sungai Kolok is famous for its nightlife bars and local Thai Girls


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Bangkok Gays Bars Silom Soi 2

Thailand is a heaven for Gays (Bisexual), as the country is one of the most tolerant in cultures. You may find a lot of gays or lesbians through the capital city, Bangkok.

Thailand has a thriving gay and lesbian bar scene, which attracts tourists from all over the world. Many cities are providing the gays area, such as Hatyai, Pattaya, Phuket. In Bangkok, the gay bars are concentrated along Silom Soi 2 and Soi 4, with Soi 2 being considered 'more gay'. Slightly seedier bars can be found off Surawong Road, along Soi Anuman Rachathon and Soi Tawan. Other bars can be found sprinkled along Sukhumvit, especially Soi 23, and Tanao Road in the Banglumpoo area. All of these bars cater to males only.

The Most famous Gays district in Bangkok, no doubt is Silom Soi 2. Silem Boy 2 is a short lane off Silom crammed with bars and restaurants that caters exclusively to the gay community. Soi 2 is widely considered to be 'more gay' than nearby Soi 4. The bars get hot and sweaty on Friday and Saturday nights and it's hard to move, let alone dance to the trendy underground sounds. Men wandering into these bars at the weekend can expect to be groped from all quarters.

Silom has the most to see, with three Soi’s offering some great gay venues. Silom Soi 2, featuring the famous DJ Station and other pubs, is very popular with the Thai community, making that Soi the most popular Soi on Silom. A two minute walk from there is Silom Soi 2/1, where @Richard’s Pub & Restaurant (Thai & western food) and G.O.D nightclub (after hours dancing) is located. About 4 minutes from there is Silom Soi 4, with Sphinx Restaurant, Balcony Pub, and Telephone Pub; all of them have good food.

In between Silom and Sathorn Road, there are several massage shops to stop in at to have a great massage and relax. On Soi Sala Daeng, you can have a great dinner at Fab Cuisine and next door is a new gay guest house, Baan Sala Daeng. For some fine dining check out Coyote Restaurant and Eat Me Restaurant on Soi Convent. Down a-ways on Naratiwat is the OmYim Lodge for a nice, reasonably-priced guesthouse.

And a trip to gay and lesbian Bangkok would not be complete without an encounter with a “ladyboy” (Katoey in Thai). The majority of ladyboys are “she-males” who are unable to pay for a full sex change operation, and so are exploiting their comfort with being with either men or women. They often do not comply to the generally subservient nature of Thai women, and can be fairly feisty, but they are also renowned for taking good care of their health.


Here is some of Thailand Bangkok Gays Bars and Pubs :

@Richard's
60/17 Silom Rd
Phone: (0) 81907-5560
Website: www.richards-bangkok.com
Email: info@richards-bangkok.com
» member discounts
Located in the small sub-soi between Thania and Soi 2, next to Freeman, where the Mix used to be, now (Jan 2006) owned by the eponymous ex-Telephone owner Richard and associates. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, 70's music at a volume you can talk over, good food and drinks at reasonable prices. An interesting alternative to the Soi 4 bars.

Balcony
86-88 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2235 - 5891
Website: http://www.balconypub.com
Email: info@balconypub.com
» member discounts
An open-fronted (but air-conditioned) bar with popular terrace. Lots of seating around the bar, plus tables inside and outside to watch the passing parade. Friendly relaxed atmosphere with the cheapest food and drinks in the soi. Lots of fun things always going on - is the "fun" pub on the soi. Upstairs has a mini-karaoke and small Internet cafe. Open from 6:00 till 02:00 daily, with Happy Hour from 6:00 till 8:00 every day, and a mystery late happy hour as well.

Balls, the sports bar
Duangthawee Plaza, Soi Pratoochai, Surawong Road
Phone: (0) 2637 - 0078
Website: www.moana.co.th/balls
Located at the Rama 4 Rd end of the soi, open-air beer bar from the owners of Dick's Cafe just down the soi. Features big-screen TV (51") for watching the latest sports shows, well priced drinks and food is avaiable from the Dick's menu, and of course the friendly service you would expect from this group! Happy hours from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM weekdays, open from 5:00 PM weekdays, 1:00 PM weekends.

BAS Living Room
Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2632 - 6982
Website: http://www.bas-4.com/main.html
New (Feb 2009) small intimate bar located opposite Sphinx. Friendly service, relxing atmosphere, drinks, cocktails, snacks, Wi-Fi, magazines, open from 6:00 PM till 2:00 AM

Club 4
114/10 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2632 - 8013
Small bar, located just next to Telephone, where Den used to be, has terrace and inside bar, usually fairly quiet, mixed trendy crowd.

Club Cafe
Silom Soi 2
Phone: (0) 86978 - 5221
Downstairst next to DJ Station, upmarket club/cafe similar to Expresso, somewhere to relax away form the intensity of DJ and some of the other bars in the soi - including Expresso late most busy nites!

Dick's Cafe Bangkok
Duangthawee Plaza, 894/7-8 Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2637 - 0078
Website: http://www.dickscafe.com/bangkok/
Email: dickscafe@dickscafe.com
Popular stylish, classy bar in the heart of the Suriwong and Patpong scene, a very relaxing and pleasant place for lunch or a drink or something to eat before or after hitting the surrounding go-go bars! Open from midday till 1:00 AM.

Expresso
Silom Soi 2
Upmarket coffeeshop/bar located opposite DJ Station, popular place to unwind between dances. Open till late. Won the Metro award for best gay bar in 2001.

Happen
8/14 Silom Soi 2
Funky, high tech bar with dance music and karaoke, relaxed fun place for a drink before (or as a break while) hitting the disco. Friendly staff, open from 8:00 PM till late, usually busy after 11:00 particularly weekends.

JJ Park
Silom Soi 2
Phone: (0) 2233 - 3247
Bar with live music, both Thai and western and other entertainment - gets a lot of the disco crowd because it is in Soi 2, and is usually crowded late on the weekends.

Lounge 4
Silom Soi 4
Located just the other side of the Tiger Terrace from its sister venue Club 4 and attracting a similar crowd. Also has tables on the terrace opposite.

Maxis Bar & Restaurant
38/1-2 Duangthawee Plaza, Soi Pratoochai, Suriwong Rd
Phone: (0) 2266 - 4225 Fax: (0) 2266 - 4226
Website: http://www.maxisbar.com/
Email: MaxisBar@gmail.com
New (April 2008) bar and restaurant located right in the middle of the go-go bars off Suriwong Rd. Has outdoor terrace, downstairs bar and upstairs dining room. Open 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM.

Sphinx Restaurant and Pub
100 Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2234 - 7249
Website: www.sphinxpub.com/
Email: info@sphinxpub.com
» member discounts
Upmarket bar and thai restaurant with Egyptian theme decor, great atmosphere, excellent Thai and western food, good range of wines, beers and spirits. Open from 6:00 PM till 2:00 AM every day. A comfortable, relaxing place for a drink at the bar or a meal. Lots of regular patrons, and usually gets a good crowd late on the weekends. Service always good from the friendly staff - the best place to eat and in the soi!

Telephone Pub, Restaurant & Karaoke
Silom Soi 4
Phone: (0) 2234 - 3279
Website: www.telephonepub.com
» member discounts
Probably the oldest and most famous gay bar and restaurant in Bangkok, with extensive Thai and western menu. Open from 8:00 till 02:00 every day. Always popular with locals, expats and visitors - the cruisiest bar in town, but learn to spot the frelancers! Now (June 2007) has a new karaoke lounge on the 3rd floor.

Some photos and pictures of Bangkok Gays location at Silom Soi 2 and Silom Soi 4


Silom Soi 2, featuring the famous DJ Station and other pubs, is very popular with the Thai community, making that Soi the most popular Soi on Silom.



Pubs in Silom Soi 2, Bangkok, just a stone's throw from the Saladaeng BTS Station. All taxi drivers know this area.



Soi 4 also has many other non-gay music bars, but the mixed atmosphere is very friendly.



Thailand Gays is more accepted in the society.



The majority of ladyboys are “she-males” who are unable to pay for a full sex change operation, and so are exploiting their comfort with being with either men or women.


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Hua Hin Beach Night Market Shopping

Hua Hin is a famous beach resort town in Thailand, and Thailand's oldest beach town resort, situated on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand and only 200 kilometers from the capital, Bangkok.

While the beaches of Phuket and Samui were discovered only recently and have since undergone rapid and sometimes destructive development, Hua Hin has already been the favourite Thai resort for over 70 years.

Hua Hin is unlike most other beach resorts in Thailand. If you are looking for bright lights and frantic all night action you will be disappointed there. It is very much a family holiday resort area with good shopping and multi-national restaurants including, of course, the best Thai seafood the country has to offer. Idweal Thailand summer holiday beach destination.

The main beach area fronts the town itself where many fine resorts are found. Beaches to the north and south . The beaches at Khao Takiab (Chopsticks Hill) and Takiab Bay (Chopsticks Bay) are just to the south of the town centre.

Hua Hin beaches stretch along the coast both north and south. For out door fun and adventure you can enjoy watersports, Elephant rides, All terrain Vehicle rides, fishing and boat trips. Khao Takiab Bay is a popular beaches with clear clean water and gentle waves, beach loungers and beach umbrellas for shade. Palm trees and Casuarana trees line the long beach at Takiab Bay. These beach areas are also popular for jogging and beach cycling.

The area also offers the opportunity to visit the temples of Khao Takiab, feed the monkeys, climb to the viewpoint. The Khao Takiab area has many temples includes many built many years ago. Snorkeling is available a few hours south . The River Kwai is just 3 hours from Hua Hin . The National Park at Sam Roi Yot (Three Hundred Peaks) is just 30 minutes south of town.

Hua Hin Nightlife
Hua Hin's nightlife offers little in the way of comparison to the hedonistic areas of Phuket, Bangkok and Pattaya. Due to its status as a 'Royal Town' tourism authorities have been making a conscious effort to preserve the heritage of the city.

Hua Hin has one or two soi's dedicated to Bars. Go to the Hilton and walk away from sea. Again there are too many to mention but one or two worth a visit are Jungle Juice (Selakam Rd), Bernys Inn (near the Hilton) a popular Golfers bar, Adrenaline Bar in the Pavillion village Hua Hin offers, beers, wines and cocktails and a happy hour every day from 5pm to 7pm. Lastly a popular favourite with expats and Golfers is the Roadhole on Poolsuk Rd.

There are two night markets in Hua Hin. The main night market is on soi 72 and is open nightly. The second is close to the Grang hotel just south of Hua Hin and is open every evening except Mondays and Tuesdays. The latter has a more local feel.


Hua Hin Nite Life Bars
If you are looking for good night life, I am afraid that Hua Hin is not the place for you. The picture at right says it all, outdoor beer bars with lots of male tourists and very few girls. The girls that they do have are not that appealing, they do not compare to the girls in Bangkok or Pattaya, overall the bar scene here is fairly pathetic. All of the bars are located near the Soi Bintabat area, on a map it looks spread out, but the sois are really little more than lanes, so everything in town is within easy walking distance. All of the bars in this area are "outside" style beer bars that are open air and do not have any real air conditioning.


Hua Hin Beer Bars
While nowhere near as widespread as in say, Pattaya, a generous smattering of beer bars can be found in Hua Hin, mainly around main strip Soi Bintaban. Don’t expect to be wowed by these unadorned drinking holes – they’re typically little more than open front shop houses with a few bar stools, a pool table, and a small arsenal of cheap alcohol.

Very basic and bare. However, if you’re open-minded they can be a lot of fun – drink, play pool, watch sports, enjoy loud music (usually soft rock or Northeastern Isaan music) and exchange chitchat or – if you’re willing and able – flirtations with the small posse of female hostesses.

Some of Hua Hin beach and nightlife photos and pictures


Hua Hin is the oldest beach in Thailand, located approx. 190km south of Bangkok and 92 kilometres north of Prachuab Khiri Khan



Bangkok to Hua Hin view from the Thaksin Bridge



Road from Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan



Hua Hin’s famous cabaret show, Blue Angel. It’s a small-scale show that’s large on ladyboy drama, glam, elegance and beauty. Shows at 20:00 and 21:45 every night.



The nightlife scene in Hua Hin is tame compared to say, Pattaya, The majority of the tourists and visitors that come to Hua Hin are couples and families, therefore, the nightlife scene in Hua Hin is tame compared to say, Pattaya, Koh Samui or Patong, Phuket.



Hua Hin Dusit Thani Beach Resort



There are two night markets in Hua Hin. The main night market is on soi 72 and is open nightly. The second is close to the Grang hotel just south of Hua Hin and is open every evening except Mondays and Tuesdays. The latter has a more local feel.



Many restaurants, pubs, bars , different kind of places which different atmosphere to sit , enjoy music and drink, some are open area places which seem popular beside street. The name of the street are Nares Damri Rd, - Phunsuk Rd, - Dechanuchit Rd, - Some part of Phetkrasem Rd. ( Satukarn Square )

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Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok

The Grand Palace may be one of the main tourist attractions in Bangkok. Since the founding of Bangkok as the Nations capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family. In the present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes.

The main buildings within the Grand Palace compound were built for King Rama V, who was the first Thai King to travel to Europe.

Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace together are probably the number one tourist attraction in Bangkok. The Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of the Emerald Buddha is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. The temple containing the Emerald Buddha.

The grounds of Wat Phra Kaew actually comprises of many ‘wats’ (Buddhist temples), all of which are superb examples of classical Thai Buddhist temples from the current Rattanakosin style era. Polished gold stupas rise up among ornate pillars and roofs which are studded with small mirrors and cut glass, which on close inspection has the appearance of an intricate mosaic, but from afar simply glitters and sparkles.

The chief attraction here is the Wat Phra Kaew itself, or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which was erected in 1782. This is the most sacred temple in the complex and Buddhist ceremonies are often held here. Adjacent to it is the Grand Palace – one of several Royal residences.


Grand Palace and Wat Phra Entrance Admission
Admission to the Wat Phra Kaew and Grand Palace compound is 200 Baht for foreigners, and free for Thais. The temple is open from 08:30 until 15:30. In order to enter you need to be wearing a long sleeved t-shirt and shorts or skirts also are not permitted, nor are flip-flop style sandals. However, any of these items of clothing are available for hire at the entrance if you are not dressed correctly when you arrive.


How to access Grand Palace and Wat Phra
To get to The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, ask any taxi driver or alternatively you can get an express boat from the pier at Saphan Thaksin (by BTS station of the same name) and alight at Tha Chang, from where you can walk to the main road and then you’ll see the temple grounds in front of you. If you are staying in Khao San Road or nearby, the temple is reachable on foot – you’ll need a map though.

Grand Palace and Wat Phra Photos and Pictures :



Grand Palace, a square mile complex of buildings begun in 1782 as a royal residence and home to the Emerald Buddha



Wat Phra Kaew Temple or Temple of the Emerald Buddha



Construction of the Royal Palace began in 1782 and was completed in time for the coronation of Rama I.




A view of Grand Palace Bangkok at night



The Emerald Buddha, The Emerald Buddha is perhaps the most revered and valued Buddhist icon in all of Thailand and attracts thousands of tourists and Thai pilgrims every day.


Watch Wat Phra Kaew - The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand Video here

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Chatuchak Weekend Market Nightlife Attractions

Going to Thailand is n ot complete without visiting the Chatuchak weekend market. Chatuchak is the biggest market in Thailand even in the world. This market only open at Saturday & Sundays 14.00-17.00 hrs.

Chatuchak Weekend Market is very popular shopping centre to Thais and has become a popular place to tourists and foreigners who stay in Bangkok, has over 200,000 visitors each day and sell anything start from antique wood carving, clay handicrafts, local souvenirs from every parts of Thailand, Buddhist amulets, wooden funitures, hand made decorated flowers, plant, ceramic wares, dools, Thai Bejarong, Chinese wares, graden decorated plants, stones, trendy fashions, silk, hill-tribe outfits, fluffy dogs and more miscellaneous, etc.

How to get Chatuchak market :
Chatuchak is easy to get to. Mochit BTS leads directly to Chatuchak’s entrance and it also has its own MRT station – Chatuchak.

A taxi fare from the centre of Bangkok will cost around 80-90 Baht.

The following buses will get you there:

Air-conditioned bus: 2, 3, 8, 10, 11, 12, 18, 19, 23, 29, 34, 38, 39, 44, 77, 146

Bus number: 3, 8, 26, 27, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 44, 52, 59, 63, 77, 96, 104, 108, 112, 134, 138, 145

Chatuchak Nightlife
Chatuchak will turn into a live crowded area in the night. About around 20 clubs, pubs, bars, and a little bit of a local gay scene just near the Or Tor Kor

There are four to five Thai discos next to each other in this Chatuchak area.They are all jam packed with mostly young Thai university students every night.e week.Some of the most popular clubs are El Ninio and Fake Bar.

The nightly party extends outside with tables and music. It almost has a street party atmosphere. Foreigners "Farang" are welcome, but rarely seen, although almost every foreigner knows opposite Chatuchak Weekend Market


Here is some Nightlife attractions at Chatuchak :

1. Calypso Cabaret : A Different Night Out
Neighborhood: Phayathai/Chatuchak
Category: Venues
Address : 296 Phayathai Road,Asia Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand, 10400
+66 2 653 3960

2. Chalermkrung Royal Theater (Sala Chaloem Krung)...
Neighborhood: Phayathai/Chatuchak
Category: Venues
Address : 66 Charoen Krung Road,Wang Burapha Phirom
Bangkok, Thailand, 10200
+66 2 222 0434

3. Viva : Escape the Chaos
Neighborhood: Phayathai/Chatuchak
Category: Cafes, Snacks & Bites
Address : Phaholyothin Road
Bangkok, Thailand, 10900
+66 2 272 4783



Chatuchak Weekend market covers an area of 70 rai (35 acres), contains more than 15 000 shops and stalls, has over 200 000 visitors each day, and they spend an estimated total of 30 million baht (approx US$750 000).



Chatuchak clocktower



Chatuchak Market outside, full of taxi and cars



Shop at Chatuchak Market. The largest market in Thailand, and largest of the world.


Watch Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok - Jatujak or JJ Market Video here

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Chonburi Pattaya Hotel and Nightlife

Chon Buri is the capital city of Chonburi Province in Thailand, located on the coastal road leading south from Bangkok, on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Locally known as Bang Pla Soi, it has food-processing industries and a meteorological station. Rice, sugarcane, and cassava are grown in the surrounding area.

Chonburi is the nearest coast from Bangkok. Therefore, so many Bangkok peoples or Tourist come to Bangkok also visit Chonburi. Chonburi offers picturesque beaches, safe nightlife, water sports and delicious and fresh seafood to the tourists.

Going to Chonburi, Tourist must also visit this main attractions :

1. Si Racha
At a distance of about 105 km from Bangkok towards the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, is situated Si Racha in Chonburi. The place is the home of famous spicy sauce Naam Phrik Sii
Raachaa, used by ever Thailand household to prepare their food. It is also renowned for one of the best place to have the seafood and in particular the local oysters that are served with the Naam Phrik Sii Raachaa Sauce.

2. Ko Si Chang
Ko Si Chang is the only town on a small island in Chonburi province that faces the mainland. The rest of the island is practically deserted with a small population of fisher folk, retired and working mariners' and government employees who are stationed with the customs office or with one of the aquaculture projects on the island.

3. Pattaya
Pattaya known as the 'Jewel of the East' was once a small fishing hamlet in Chonburi province that has developed into one of the most popular beaches of the world.


Chonburi Nightlife
Like other Thailand's beach nightlife, Chonburi nightlife is famous for its Go-Go scene. The main Go-Go area is Beach Road – a strip of coastline with an entertainment centre built along it known as ‘walking street’. Here the Go-Go bars are literally side-by-side with girls outside using every possible tactic to convince customers to enter the bar they work for – this can make manoeuvring down Walking Street a bit difficult sometimes!

Chonburi Hotels and Spa
1. Karabuning Resort and Spa Sriracha Chonburi
Karabuning Resort and Spa is an oasis for those wanting to escape the city, whether it be for a day at the spa, a delicious meal, or for a better living arrangement, yet is still conveniently located minutes from the city center.

2. Cape Racha Hotel &  Serviced Apartment Srirach Chonbur
Cape Racha is the latest addition to the exclusive range of hotels and serviced apartments offered by the Cape Hotel Group, specialists in luxury accommodation throughout Thailand. Located in Srirachas central business district.

3. Es-ta-te Camping Resort & Safari Chonburi
Within less than 2 hours, a truly relaxed atmosphere of Khao Keow Es-ta-te camping resort and safari awaits your visit

4. Le Casa Bangsaen Chonburi
Le Casa Bangsaen a newly established housing resort located in the center of Saen Sook city and the most tourist's attraction Bang Sean Beach surrounded by departmentstores.

5. Pacific Park Hotel &  Residence Chonburi
Pacific Park Hotel & Residence is a luxury hotel & serviced apartments strategically located in Sriracha District, Chonburi Province, Thailand.

6. The City Hotel Sriracha Chonburi
On 11 floors, 217 rooms including 28 suites, provide understated, sophisticated elegance for the discerning business traveller.

Chonburi Coast



Chon Buri – The Nearest Seaside Retreat
Chonburi, Bangkok’s nearest seaside town, is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from Bangkok.


Chonburi map



Main street Chon Buri .. or the Sukhumvit Road. Nobody crosses that road, you use the bridges which are quite a long way apart, or you don't cross at all. Dr Suporns clinic is on the first full building you can see to the left of the power pole on the right hand side of the frame.



Cape Racha Hotel & Serviced Apartment Srirach Chonburi
35/1 Jerm Jompon Road, Sriracha, Chonburi 20110



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Songkhla Hatyai Port and coastal city

Songkhla (สงขลา) is a city (thesaban nakhon) in the Songkhla Province of southern Thailand, near the border with Malaysia. Songkhla is one of Thailand's important ports and coastal provinces, is located 950 kilometers from Bangkok.

Songkhla has fine beaches, enchanting waterfalls, and a tranquil lake - a manifestation of its abundant natural resources. Despite being only 30 kilometers apart, Songkhla and Hat Yai have uniquely contrasting characteristics and are ideal places to visit.

Songkhla is administratively divided into 16 districts: Muang Songkhla, Ranot, Krasae Sin, Sathing Phra, Singhanakhon, Khuan Niang, Rattaphum, Bang Klam, Hat Yai, Na Mom, Chana, Thepha, Na Thawi, Saba Yoi, Sadao, and Khlong Hoi Khong.

A interesting visit is into the Thaksin Khadi Sueksa Institute (a view over Songkhla from the institute is below). Songkhla is a fishing port since ancient times and has recently become the center of the offshore gas business.

Songkhla Nightlife
There isn't much nightlife in sleepy songkhla. There are bars all along Samila beach. Many karaoke places. Our hotel's restaurant had a musician, who played Thai and western music. Some people came up and did some karaoke.

There are also some bars on Srisuda Road.

Songkhla city photos here:

Songkhla mermaid statue at the Laem Samila beach, Songkhla, Thailand. Statue created in 1966 by Jitr Buabus, director of the Art & Craft College, Bangkok. Mermaid comes from the story Phra Apaimanee by Sonthorn Phu.



songkhla thaksin khadi sueksa institute



Songkhla old city wall



Songkhla bridge



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Thailand Bangkok Soapy Massage Parlors

A Bangkok Soapy Massage has got to be top of the list for any visitor to the city of angels. There are so many Massage Parlours in Bangkok, or should we say Sexy Soapy Massage Parlors in Bangkok. This section was written by a friend who appears to have been a busy happy chappy on his visits to Bangkok. There are two spellings of parlor - parlour to suit the tastes of our British English visitors and American English visitors. As this account has been compiled over a number of trips (and years) some of this information may well be out of date. The names of the massage parlours may have changed or they may even have gone out of business. Nevertheless like most types of businesses in Thailand they tend to congregate in areas close to each other. So if your chosen massage parlour is not there any more you shouldn't have to go far to find another.

Of course quite often the sexy Thai massage girls also move on to another massage position either to a new massage parlor in Bangkokor maybe into retirement when they meet that special customer who takes her for the ultimate long time massage experience.

There are literally thousands of Thai massage parlors in Bangkok, Thailand. Essentially, there are three types of massage: the soapy massage, the Thai massage and the herbal oil massage. We all know that many massage parlors are little more than a front for prostitution, and in many massage parlors, this extra option is readily available.

This has to be the ultimate entertainment experience in this exciting city, if you have not tried it, you owe it to yourself to try this at least once. Although we are sure that it won't be your last. In the various massage parlors there seems to be a similar procedure.

Upon entering the establishment, you will be lead to a reception area where you will see a group of girls, usually in another room with a one way mirror. While you are admiring the females, you can always get a drink while you take your time to make your choice. Once you have made your selection, just give the manager the name and number(s). The girl will be brought out to greet you, and you could have a drink and chat with her, or simply head to the private room. Be fully aware gentlemen that you will be expected to settle the bill in advance of departing to the room.

Massage Parlors in Bangkok
Girls sitting behind the glass window for you to choose

Upon reaching the room with your selected escort, you may be offered the opportunity to order another drink, both for yourself and your companion. Chatting is optional, you may wish to progress and head for the type of massage you have selected. Depending on the option that you have chosen, you will first be placed in a soapy bubble bath, pleasurably cleaned up by your companion(s), and if you have chosen the body massage you will get the rubber mattress treatment. If you have not yet had this pleasure, it is widely recommended. Another suggestion, if your budget allows, is the “sandwich” where you get two young ladies to attend to all your needs.

Once you have been dried, and are squeaky clean from the soapy bath and massage, you will be shown to the bed, which is usually round or oval. This is round two of your pleasures, so prepare yourself. You can tell if the young lady is enjoying her time with you about now, since if she did not, she would be reluctant to spend even more time with you. The body massage usually takes about 90 minutes, but can last as long as two and a half hours if your masseuses are happy with the way you are treating them.

If all you are really looking for is a good body massage, then opt for traditional Thai massage, which originated some two and a half thousand years ago. The techniques were passed on originally by word of mouth, then written upon palm leaves. These may be viewed at the Wat Pho temple in Bangkok.

Watch Massage Parlor at Bangkok Thailand, address Sukhumvit Soi 23 Bangkok Thailand

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Patpong Bangkok Red Light District

Patpong is a district in Bangkok famous for its red light district, as a main sex industry in Thailand. The Patpong area is a couple of blocks between Silom and Suriwong Roads, just down from the Sala Daeng Skytrain Station and is home to the city's most popular and renowned night market, many fine shops, restaurants, five star hotels and the main draw of all, some of the city's most boisterous nightlife. If you're visiting Bangkok, or are lucky enough to live here, you'll know that the main attraction is the area's world class bars.

Patpong is an entertainment district in Bangkok, Thailand, catering mainly, though not exclusively, to foreign tourists and expatriates. While Patpong is internationally known as a red light district at the heart of Bangkok's sex industry, the city in fact has numerous red-light districts that are far more popular with Thai men. A busy night market aimed at tourists is also located in Patpong.

When people talk about Bangkok night markets, there is nobody who does not know Patpong. It is a paradise for tourists who like to buy cheap souvenirs before leaving Thailand. The challenging thing for vendors and buyers is to bargain wisely. The lowest offer you can get depends on how much you can use your talent to negotiate.

Many kinds of souvenirs are sold along the street, such as hand-made products, carved woods, home decorations, etc. Products with fake brand names are most popular in this Bangkok night market. They can range from small things to big things, such as earrings, copies of DVDs and CDs, belts, sunglasses, T-shirts, bags and suitcases which are given the sturdy slap test!

Patpong Nightlife
Patpong Nightlife can't be seperated with Agogo bars, Beer bars, BJ bars, Discos, Fetish bars, Karaoke bars, Massage, Nightclubs, Pubs, ST bars, and so on.

In Patpong Soi 2, close to the Foodland Supermarket is Club Electric Blue, the most popular of all of Patpong's agogo bars. Owned and run by Westerners with long experience managing bars, Club Electric Blue makes a point of creating a comfortable setting for the girls and customers.

Other popular bars with pretty ladies on the premises include King's Castle 1 & 2, Queen's Castle II and Camelot's Castle. These bars are next to each other in the middle of Patpong Soi 1 and can get very busy. These particular bars are part of the King's Group of Bars, a group of some 15 odd bars owned by the same group. This group pledges that customers will not have any problems in their bars, always good to know if you are new to Patpong and entering such bars makes you a little nervous.

Patpong in Bangkok Thailand famous for its naughty street


Patpong Sexy Girls


Patpong Redlight District


Wacth Bangkok Patpong Night Market / Shows video here



Patpong is a mix between a Night Market and several Go Go bars and Sex shows. Patpong is the most famous red light area in the world

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