The Golden Mount or Phukhao Thong is located in the compound of Wat Srakes. It was built in the reign of King Rama III, succeded in the reign of King Rama IV,and completed in the reign of King Rama V.The top mostpart is about 100 meters high, and the base is 500 meters in diameter.
Interment of the Buddha Relic On the first occasion, King Rama Vbought the Buddha Relic in the custody of the Royal Chakri family in grand procession from the Grand Palace and install edit in the Royal Pavillion of the ceremony at Wat Srakes. Then the Relic was interred in the pagoda on the top of the Golden Mount by His Majesty in 1877(2420 B.E.)
The second interment of the Buddha Relic was done in the following connection. In 1898, Peppe excavated a burialmound (stupa) near Iprahwa on the Nepalese border, the area believed to be the city of Kapilavastu, and discovered buddha relics in an urn inscribed with ancient scripts. This relic was believed to be the portion received by the Sakyaclan after the cremation of the Buddha's mortal remains.At that time, Marquis Curzon was the viccroy of India.As such Curzon decided to present the relic to King Rama V.His Majesty sent Phraya Sukhum Naya-Winit (Chao Phraya Yomaraj Pan Sukhum parien), as the Thai representativeto bring in the Buddha Relic. Then Buddhists from Japan,Burma, Lanka, ans Siberia began to request for a shareof the Buddha Relic. His Majesty distributed the Relic accordingly. The rest of the Relic was inserted into a bronze pagoda casted by Royal Command. In 1899(2442 B.E.) the pagoda was installed in a Royal Ceremonyon the top of the Golden Mount.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Suan Pakkad Palace
Suan Pakkad Palace is located at 352 Sri Ayutthaya Road, not far from the intersection of Phaya Thai Road.It used to be the residence of Princess Chumbhot of Nagara Svarga, one of Thailand's leading gardeners and art collector.In the compound of Suan Pakkad Palace, there are fivetraditional Thai houses. Collections include : Asian artand antiques, seashells, mineral crystals, and potteryand bronz objects from the pre-historic birial ground at Ban Chiang, in the northeast of Thailand.
Suan Pakkad Palace is open everyday, except Sunday and national holidays, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 80 Baht.
Suan Pakkad Palace is open everyday, except Sunday and national holidays, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Admission fee is 80 Baht.
Cha Am Located on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand
Cha Am Located on the sunrise side of the Gulf of Thailand, Cha-am is quiet relaxed coastal towns, perfect for family vacations. In contrast to Pattaya, across the Gulf, these sister resorts lack the bustle of an international playground and instead offered a quiet escape.
The main attraction of Cha-am is the chance to relax on a lovely beach and escape the crowds. A wide choice of water sports are offered by the main resort hotels, while the travelers themselves can enjoy the simple pleasure of taking a stroll and horse riding on the beach or enjoy a walk in town to have a insight into the traditional lifestyles.
The main attraction of Cha-am is the chance to relax on a lovely beach and escape the crowds. A wide choice of water sports are offered by the main resort hotels, while the travelers themselves can enjoy the simple pleasure of taking a stroll and horse riding on the beach or enjoy a walk in town to have a insight into the traditional lifestyles.
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