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.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Welcome to Bangkok
Welcome to Bangkok. Welcome to the magnificent City of Angels. Bangkok offers every foreign visitor with a very unique holiday experience.
Founded more than 200 years ago, Bangkok was a fertile township gently nested along side the Chao Phraya River Delta. Stone by stone, the city grew to be a very suitable Capital for the Thai Kingdom.
As Bangkok confidently step forth along side international cities as a dynamic metropolis in any present terms, great aspects of the old is still well preserved and cherished. No where else will you find such a great age-old civilization and a people that is genuinely proud, gentle and ready to please all at the same time.
Below are some useful facts:
Climate: The average annual temperature is 35 degree C (95 degree F) with 3 distinct seasons - hot from March through May, rainy from June to September, and cool from October through February.
Local Time: GMT+7 hours.
What To Wear: Light colored and loose cotton clothing is best all round. Proper attire is required for entering temples or palaces; shorts and slippers are strictly forbidden.
Business Hours: Private sector offices is 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays. Civil service offices is 8:30 am to 4:30pm. General banking hours is 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Currency: 100 satangs in 1 baht (Bt = baht) Notes are in denominations of Bt.1,000 (gray), Bt.500 (purple), Bt.100 (red), Bt.50 (blue), Bt.20 (green), and Bt.10 (brown). There are 10, 5 and 1 baht coins, and 50 and 25 satang.
Electricity: The electric system is 220 Volt AC (50 cycles).
Language: Thai is the national language while English is widely understood in Bangkok and other major cities.
Founded more than 200 years ago, Bangkok was a fertile township gently nested along side the Chao Phraya River Delta. Stone by stone, the city grew to be a very suitable Capital for the Thai Kingdom.
As Bangkok confidently step forth along side international cities as a dynamic metropolis in any present terms, great aspects of the old is still well preserved and cherished. No where else will you find such a great age-old civilization and a people that is genuinely proud, gentle and ready to please all at the same time.
Below are some useful facts:
Climate: The average annual temperature is 35 degree C (95 degree F) with 3 distinct seasons - hot from March through May, rainy from June to September, and cool from October through February.
Local Time: GMT+7 hours.
What To Wear: Light colored and loose cotton clothing is best all round. Proper attire is required for entering temples or palaces; shorts and slippers are strictly forbidden.
Business Hours: Private sector offices is 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays. Civil service offices is 8:30 am to 4:30pm. General banking hours is 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday to Friday.
Currency: 100 satangs in 1 baht (Bt = baht) Notes are in denominations of Bt.1,000 (gray), Bt.500 (purple), Bt.100 (red), Bt.50 (blue), Bt.20 (green), and Bt.10 (brown). There are 10, 5 and 1 baht coins, and 50 and 25 satang.
Electricity: The electric system is 220 Volt AC (50 cycles).
Language: Thai is the national language while English is widely understood in Bangkok and other major cities.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Doi Chiang Dao
Doi Chiang Dao. One of Thailand’s most impressive mountains, lies in the Doi Chiang Dao Wildlife Reserve. To get there, follow route 107 from Chiang Mai to Fang then turn off to the left after 77 kilometres and drive to Chiang Dao Cave. Villagers there act as guides and can be hired as porters for the long, hard climb through the dense forest to the remote mountaintop.
Pa Pae Hot Springs
Pa Pae Hot Springs in Mae Taeng district is the largest hot springs in Thailand with the main geyser shooting up to 4 metres in the air. There is an intense smell of sulfur in the vicinity of the spring as the surrounding dense forest cuts down the strength of the wind. To get there, turn left from the Chiang Mai – Fang road at Mae Malai intersection, and proceed on Mae Malai – Pai road (route 1095) for 44 kilometres. Make a right walk of about 500 metres leads to this impressive spring. It is best to visit the site during the dry season
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