Kho Phi Phi Leh

Kho Phi Phi Leh..: In contrast to Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Leh remains uninhabited Phi Phi Don bring visitors on Day Viking Cave. Another feature of the cave are the nests of the edible-nest swiftlet which are used  in bird's nest soup. Agile collectors climb rickety bamboo scaffolding to reach the nests, which are so valuable that the caves guards. In a bid to halt  the illegal trade of the nests, staying overnight on the island is prohibited. There is excellent snorkeling at the coral reefs of Ao Maya, a bay in the southwest corner of the island.

                                            

Ko Phi Phi Don

Kho Phi Phi Don  

: the two sections of Phi Phi Don, the larger of the two islands, are linked by a 1-km( 1,000-yd) isthmus of land. Here stands the island's original Muslim fishing village, Ban Ton Sai, now enveloped by an ever-expanding belt of bungalows, cafe's , money changing booths and hotels.

Since development began on Phi Phi Don following the arrival of the first visitors in the arrival of the first visitors in the 1970s, the island has given itself up to tourism. However, there is still plenty of natural beauty to enjoy here. A pleasant onehour coastal walk from Ban Ton Sai leads to Hat Yao ("long beach") , with tantalizing white sands, vibrant offshore marine life, and unhindered views of the soaring flanks of Phi Phi Ley, 4 km ( 2.5 miles) away.

It's also worth climbing the steep trails on Phi Phi Don's two massifs, which afford wonderful vistas of the island. The eastern route is well marked and the least strenuous. 

                                                       

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

The market is a labyrinth of narrow khlongs ( canals).

The small wooden boats are paddled mainly by female traders,

some of whom are dressed in traditional blue farners'shirts - mobom

and conical straw hats. The fresh produce, including fruit , vegetables , and spices,

comes straight from the farm.

For the benefit of the tourists, some boats sell souvenir straw hats and refreshments.

The floating market actually consists of three markets.

The largest, Ton Khem, is on Khlong Damnoen Saduak.

On the parallel khong is Hia Kui, where structures anchored to the banks function as ware houses selling souvenirs to large tour groups.

To the south, on a smaller khlong, is Khun Phitak, which is the least crowded market.

The best way of getting around the three markets is by boat , trip can be taken along the khlong or to see nearby coconut plantations.

The best time to arrive is between 7am. and 9am. , when the Floating market is in full swing.

Pratunam

Although it is off the beaten tourist track, Pratunam district is worth a brief visit.

The lively and coloful 

Phatunam Market is a vast maze of stalls, stores and workshops,

trading mostly in everyday goods such as fresh produce and clothing.

Just west of the market is the Modernist Baiyoke Tower, wich reigned briefly as

the tallest building in Bangkok from 1987 until 1995.

Despite evidence of settling in the surrounding ground, permission was granted for construction

of the adjacent Baiyoke Tower II, which will have twice as many stories

                                                                  

The legend of the emeraild buddha

          In 1434 lightning struck the chedi of  Wat Phra Kaeo in Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand, revealing a simple stucco image. The abbot of the temple kept it in his residence until the flaking plaster exposed a jadeite image beneath. Upon learning of the discovery, the king of Chiang Mai sent an army of elephant to bring the image to him.The  elephant bearing the Emerald Buddha, however,refused to take the road to Chiang Mai, and , treating this as an auspicious sign, the entourage re-routed to Lampang. The image was moved several more times over the next century , then was taken to Wat Pha Kaew in Laos in 1552, It was not until General Chakri (later Rama I) captured Vientiance in 1778 that the Emerald Buddha was returned to Thailand. It was kept in Wat Arun for 15 years, before a grand river procession brought it to its curent resting place on March 5,1785.

Royal White Elephants

The importance of the white elephant ( chang samkhan)

in Thailand derivers from a 2,500 year old tale.

Queen Maya, once barren, became pregnant with the future Buddha after dreaming of a white elephant entering her womb.

Ever since the 13th century, when King Ramkamhaeng gave the animal great prestige,

the reigning monarch's importance has been judged in part according to the number of white elephants he owns. Indeed,

the white elephant's status as a national icon was symbolized by its presence on the Siamese flag until 1917. The origin of the phrase " white elephant",

meaning a large, useless investment, lies in the Thai tradition according to which all white elephant must belong to the king.

They cannot be used for work and, therefore, have to be cared for at huge expense.

Though refered to as white, the elephants are not fully albino.

But tradition states that seven parts of their body- the eyes, palate, nails, tail hair, skin, hairs, and testicles-must be close to white.

The Swing in Action

Sao Ching Cha, the ' Giant Swing' at Wat Suthat,

was built in 1784 by Rama I.

During ceremonies- Brahmin in origin teams of four would swing in 180

degree arcs up to 25 m ( 82 ft) high.

One participant would try to bite off a event,

linked to the god Shiva swinging

in the heavens,

caused many deaths and wad abolished in 1935.

A River View of Bangkok

          The two great rivers of the Nort, the Ping and the Nan,

join at Nakhon Sawan in the Central Olains to form the Chao Phraya ( river of kings) ,

Thailand's most important waterway.

This vital transportation link drains some of the country's most fertile rice-growing land.

The stretch shown here is actually a canal, built in the 16th century

as a shortcut at a point where the Chao Phraya took a huge meander along what is now Khlong Bangkok Noi and Khlong Bangkok Yai.

Along this busy "royal mile" you can catch glimpses of the Grand Palacem, temples,

and colonial buildings, and experience a flavor of old Bangkok's colorful riverfront.

Introducing Bangkok

Thailand's capital city, straddling the great Chao Phraua River, 20 km ( 12 miles) upstream from the Gulf of Thailand , is an exuberant, enhilarating, infuriating metropolis of seven million people. 

Founded by Rama I in 1782, this relatively young city is know to Thais as Krung Thep ( city of angels) a shortened form of a full name in excess of 150 letters.

Bangkok may be a lesson in the dangers of uncontrolled urban expansion, but it is also one of the world's most exciting cities. Its lively nightlife and markets, shops and restaurants, and magnificent wats, museums, palaces, and parks, have something for everyone.

             

                Wat Phra Kaeo

         is Bangkok's premier tourist attraction. The sacres Emerald Buddha, or

         Phra Kaer, is housed in one of many splendid buildings.

           

              Wat Pho  

        is one of the oldest temples in the capital, dating originally from

        the  16th century. it ia also a famous center for traditional medicine

        and contains the much respected institute of massage

               

              Jin Thompson's House

        is a beautifully decorated series of teak buildings, was once home to

        the famed American silk merchant

             

               Chinatown

         is one of Bangkok's most hectic, colorful, and intoxicating districts.

         Narrow streets overflow with markets and shops, such as this

         religious goods emporium.

Abhaibhubejhr Hospital at Prachineburi Province

................Also, we are going to visit Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, a traditional herb therapy hospital, in Prachineburi province. It's main hospital. It's about 3 kilometers away the city. The hospital has been built by personal funds of Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr in 1909 for His Majesty King Chulalongkorn when he visited Prachineburi.
The architecture of the building is in 2 stories Renaissance European style with terrace at the front and a dome in the middle of the building. On the wall outside the building, arch, and windows have been decorated with flower plaster. Inside the building has been decorated in western style. On the ground floor, there are medication equipments as well as herbal medicated exhibition. Books and pharmaceutical texts, and Tawarawadee mortar are displayed here. Fine Arts department has registed this building as a country's heritage. 

Inside the building is Abhaibhubejhr traditional medication, locall medication. Also, it's a place to publicize local people's lifestyle that is related to herbs and local medication. Chao Praya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital is an initate hospital in herbal medication. It's famous for treating the patients using herbs. the hospital also provides body massage, steaming, to massage with a hot compress containing medicinal herbs and acupuncture. Besides, you can buy low price herbal medicine and cosmetic at " Abhaibhubejhr Herbal Product Service Center". The shop is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m..

Baan Mai Market at Chacheongsao

After admiring at Luang Por Sothorn , you can relax at a gazebo on the pier. There, you can find speed boats taking people to and from the market in town. There also boats to take a ride on a speed boat to Baan Mai market. The market is located on Suphagij Road, Chacheongsao municipality. It's a traditional floating market that has been with the province for over 100 year. The market has been buil since Rama V reign.

The place was a Chineses community and also a location to shoot period series. When we walk inside the market, you can feel tradition in the air. You will find that you are surrounded by food stalls and various retail stores. Thai food, Chinese food , and local dood are there waiting for you to try ; they are cheap and tasty. Traditional noodle can be a good choice as well. 

After finish eating, you can go have a cup of coffee to sit back and relax at a coffee shop watching people walk by. To buy some souvenirs for your special ones, to see oldie toys or to enjoy beautiful scenery while having ice-cream are great ideas.

travel around traditional way : Chacheongsao

I would like to suggest you a place that is not too far from Bangkok. You can basically travel there and come back within a day. We are going to visit a temple  at Chacheongsao province . 

Let's start your day early by make merit and put gold foil on Luang Por Sothorn, also known as Luang Por Phra Buddha Sothorn image, a statue that has been sacredly located in the hall in Sothawararamworawiharn Temple, also known as Hong Temple. The temple is located on the bank of Bangprokong River, Tambon Nhamuang, Ampor Muang, Chacheongsao province. It's only around an hour away from Bangkok.

Luang Por Sothorn image has been sacred overwhelmingly by people from the province nearby. According to the history that has been told, Luang Por Sothorn statue has flown along  Bang Prakong River and then local people and a sacrifice tying a holy string on the hands of Luang Por Sothorn image. The image could be easily taken out off water and then  be placed at this temple since then.  When we enter the hall, we can see a gorgeous Buddha image made of motar coated with black lacquer and coverd with gold leaves in meditate position with around 1 elbow lap width. Nearby, there are also Buddha image of 7 days for us to pay respect to and  to stick gold foil on. Moreover, you can see beautiful scenery of the hall which is located on the river bank. In additional,  there is a staff stands in front ot the entrance to check if you dredd property or not. If you don't dress property, don't worry because there are proper clothes provided for you to were as well. 

Please remember that you must take your footwear off  before entering the building

For rainy season.

...Most of us would imagine a picture of rainfall and some probaby would like to spend their time with family at home or watching then favorite TV programs....
Although, other people inspried themselves by taking an adventure trip in the middle of the rainfall. nowhere else can be benefit the bill for a vacation. We recommend Pak Chong-Khao Yai in this issue as it is nearby Bangkok, so you can have many various kind of activities such as rafting, playing waterfall and plesant the natural that covered throughout the cloud forest to spoil yourself after a long work. In this special occasional you visiting a historical site to remind the old day's memories. also to bring a relationship between family back together.
.......Life is like a long journay, so take this chance to take this chance to take a break form exhausing life. Time pass by Time goes by, so get your buddy backpack to enjoy this rainy.........

Hello , Ang Thong : Muang Temple

.....Pray to god at Muang Temple. As you know that there are many important Buddhist festival.
one of them is in Jully-October "The Buddhist Lent Day" that bring Buddhists to rejoin the merit together by give alms to a Buddhist monk to bring happiness and successfull to life. Normally, we would bring a pack of rice, an instant food and a bottle of water to go to a nearby temple as it more convenience.
This is such a great honor of your guide to take you to Wat Muang-an ancient temple that was built in the end of Ayudha for over 300 years ago. As the belief that for a prayer who pay homage to The Great Buddha Mahanavaminsakayamunisrivisedhachaichan only touch a fingertip,all the wishes would come true.
.....It located at Moo 6, Huatapab distance from Amphur Muang for 8 kilometres by taking Ang Thong-Srivisethchaichan ( High way road number 3195) at kilometre number 29 drive along for 1 kilometre. The temple is situated on the left hand side which surrounded by many important Buddhist place, for instance, a chapel which is sacred objects museum and the ancient objects. Opening hour : Sat-Sun 9:00 am.-5:00 pm.
.....insides the hall is situated a statue of famous Buddhist's teacher in Thailand. At the upper floor, situated the biggest of a holy Buddha image in Thailand which is made from a real silver to commemorate the total end of the throne for 50 years. The area shows the a statue of hades, paradise and the land of East Asian goddess-Guan Yin statue.Also, a statue of the battle's history between Thai-Myanmar at Visetachaichan city.Back of the temple is the area of Wang Matcha and a famous traditional souvenir shops for all visitors. For the suggestion, you can travel in one day trip as the distance is nearby Bangkok.