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Thai Travel : Doi Suthep in Chiangmai
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Images of Chiang Mai (Doi Suthep). Chiangmai is located about 700 km north of Bangkok, and is considered the second most important city in the country. A Thai king took over a Mon settlement and 'founded' the city in 1296. The city became part of the larger kingdom of Lanna Thai. This area of Thailand fell under Burmese control later on, but was finally incorporated in the Thai kingdom by King Taksin in 1775. Wat Doi Suthep Stupa. Gilded Lions, Guarding Doi Suthep. At Wat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai.
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Bangkok : Wat Suthat, Giant Swing, Wat Ratchabophit
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Wat Suthat, Giant Swing, Wat Ratchabophit, City Hall, Bangkok. See also video impression at bottom of page. Wat Suthat houses well known wall paintings (although rapidly deteriorating, with the best preserved ones high up the walls) and statues of Buddha surrounded by his disciples. There are some marvellous mother of pearl decorations on the doors. Giant Swing, Bangkok. Wat Suthat and the Giant Swing. Gables of Wat Suthat, Bangkok. Buddha amond disciples at Wat Suthat. Wall painting, Wat Suthat. Giant S...
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Thai Travel : Kanchanaburi
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Images of Kanchanaburi (bridge over River Kwai). Kanchanaburi is located about 130 km west of Bangkok. Its environment is rather pleasant with quite a few rivers, and pleasant river resorts. Bridge over the River Kwai. When walking over the bridge (it won't be empty the way you see it here), be very careful. There are about a thousand places where you can fall down to the river (and get killed). Floating Restaurants, River Kwai, Kanchanaburi. Caring for the Dead, Allied War Cemeteries, Kanchanaburi.
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Thailand Travel : A travelogue story : Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai.
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Travel in Thailand story :. Most of the pictures posted on this site have been made during a 10-day trip through Thailand, as part of a tour group. I actually had seen almost all of the places we visited on previous travels, but I now joined some relatives on their first travel through the country. Joining a tour group has both benefits and disadvantages, which I will later elaborate upon. First two nights in Bangkok. Which houses the Emerald Buddha. Which should be included in any visit to Thailand.
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Thai travel : Picture gallery of Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, Phimai, Phanomrung
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Thai Travel picture gallery. Welcome to Thai travel picture gallery! See the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phrakaew), the Royal Palace and Wat Arun in Bangkok. Don't forget to include Wat Pho. In your itinary. See the beautiful mural paintings. Visit the historical sites of Ayutthaya. Include the less visited city of Lamphun. With its age old Haripunchai cultural site. Recent world war II history was sadly made at Kanchanaburi. See the splendor of Doi Suthep at Chiang Mai.
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Thai Travel : Phanom Rung Historical Park, Buriram
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Video highlights of Phanom Rung. At bottom of page. Images of Phanom Rung and Muang Tam, Thailand. Prasaat Phanom Rung and Muang Tam are located in Buriram. The setting of Phanom Rung is quite scenic, with views of the countryside all around. The site is probably the most visited Khmer monument in Thailand. If you want it quieter, be sure to arrive before 10 am. Some more info below). More Khmer heritage : Visit Prasaat Phimai. View through Door at Phanom Rung. Entry Road to Phanom Rung. The bull Nandi i...
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Thai Travel : Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand.
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Video highlights of Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai. At bottom of page. Images of Sukhothai, Thailand. Recognized as the first Thai kingdom, the city gained prominence and its independence in 1238. Nine kings rules over an expanding area. The city was annexed in 1376 by the rulers of Ayuthaya. The most famous king of the Sukhothai are was King Ramkhamhaeng, under which rule the Thai alphabet was developed, and the city's influence extended beyond its borders. For many more images and explantions, visit :. Keepin...
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Thai travel :: Links Page
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Cultural, historical and tourist information about the 76 provinces of Thailand. We follow a practical Phrasal Expression method which enables our students to confidently practice outside the classroom, in daily life what they have learnt each day. Web directory for Thailand. Currently listing more than 4,000 websites in about 150 subcategories. Linking to us :. Standard 468x60 pixels) :. Thai Travel Info : Images of Bangkok's and Thailand's well known and less traveled attractions.
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Thai Travel : Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple). Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
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Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok. Also called the 'Marble' temple, since it is made of Carrera marble. Built by King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V). The main Buddha image is a copy of the famous Phra Phuttha Chinnarat at Phitsanulok. The gallery around Wat Benchamabophit has a substantial collection of Buddha images in different styles. They are both original Buddha images, and copies of original sculptures or bronze statues. (The image on the right here is in the 'Lopburi' style. Buddha Image in the Gallery.
