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Thailand (Formerly known as Kingdom of Thailand) is a
country in Southeast
Asia. To its east, lie Laos
and Cambodia;
to its south, the Gulf
of Thailand and Malaysia;
and to its west, the Andaman
Sea and Myanmar.
Its capital and largest city is Bangkok,
one of the largest cities in the world. At 514,000 km²
(198,000 sq
mi), Thailand is the world's 49th-largest country. It is
comparable in size to Spain,
and somewhat larger than the US state of California.
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trip to Bangkok - Grand Palace For just about
150 years, Bangkok's Grand Palace was not only the home of the
King and his court, but also the entire administrative seat of
government. Within the crenelated walls were the country's war
ministry, state departments, and even the mint. Thai Kings
stopped living in the palace full time around the turn of the
twentieth century, but the complex remains the seat of power and
spiritual heart of the Thai kingdom....
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The Chao Phraya River Trip
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The
trip along Chao Phraya River is a very exciting and enjoyable
thing to do for visitors either in the day time or in the
evening with dinner served on the river cruise. The most famous
area to start is from Royal Orchid Sheraton ....more |
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A
trip to the Snake & Crocodile Firm -If
those slimy and slithery creatures we know by the name of snakes
make you feel anything other than repulsion then you can look
forward to having a great time in the company of a variety of
snakes at the Snake Farm,
Bangkok. ....
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At
the backyard of Sheraton Hotel -
Experience Bangkok's best riverfront address at the Royal
Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers. Located on the legendary "River
of Kings," spectacular panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River
settle down and experience the celebrated “ahhhhh”. The ferry
ride from the backyard is a wow!! experience...
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A
day trip to Ayutthaya -
Ayutthaya was built at the junction of the Lopburi, Pasak
and Chao Phraya Rivers. These served as city moats, creating a
strong natural barrier, enclosing an area 4 km wide. A network
of canals was dug to supply water and provide transportation.
Sturdy walls of brick were built to surround the city, with 500
temples scattered throughout the area. .....
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The Elephant village - Combination
of city stay, trekking, elephant ride, bamboo rafting and
hilltribe village. The elephant camp is located 3kms west of Hua
hin. the elephant village has 18 elephants. You meet the
elephants, feeds them with bunches of bananas and take a
unforgetttable ride... more |
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Visit to the Temple of Emrald Buddha
- Wat Phra Kaeo is one of the
world's great sights. It serves as the royal chapel and no monks
live there. Wat Phra Kaeo was built in 1782 or 217 years ago.
The Emerald Buddha sits atop an 11-meter tall gilded altar,
protected by a nine-tiered umbrella........
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A trip to the Floating Market - Damnoen
Saduak - Damnoen Saduak
is the Thai name of this market and it is often found in
international articles and movies about Bangkok showing elderly
women in hats are selling food and other goods directly from the
boats. The market is found about 100 kilometers from Bangkok and
a feeling of anticlimax has been the case for some visitors......
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Wat Pho
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The oldest and largest of
Bangkok's 400 wats, Wat Pho is best known for its celebrated
46m-long reclining Buddha. The mother-of-pearl inlay on the feet
is particularly beautiful. Tourists and the devout alike can be
seen walking around the interior perimeter dropping coins in to
prayer bowls..... more |
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