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  • GRAND PALACE OR WAT PRAKAEW
    TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA

    Grand Palace and Wat Prakaew: A real “must see” is The Grand Palace and Wat Prakaew, Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Located close to the Chao Praya River, this kilometer square “city within a city” may not be as large as Beijing’s Forbidden City, but it is much more spectacular. The architecture is truely exotic and awesome, with golden pagodas sparkling in the sun. Wat Prakaew is the home of Thailand’s most precious religious icon. Visitors to this amazing complex must be respectfully attired with no shorts, sandles, or sleeveless shirts.

    Grand Palace and Wat Prakaew will Open from 08:30 – 15:30 Hrs. (Tickets sold from 8:30 – 15:30 and cost 200 baht.).

  • WAT ARUN
    THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VIEW

    Wat Arun: Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, this temple can be reached either by Arun Amarin Road or by boat from Tha Tien Pier, near Wat Pho. It was restored during the brief Thonburi period to be the Royal Chapel of King Taksin. An important structure is a 79 meter-high pagoda or "Phra Phang" decorated with ceramic tiles and fragments of multicoloured porcelain. The name of this temple literary means "Temple of the Dawn" but the most beautiful view of it can be seen from the east side of the river at sunset.

    Click www.watarun.org for details.

  • CHATUCHAK MARKET
    SHOPPING ALL WEEKEND LONG

    Chatuchak Market: is one of the largest markets in the world. Located opposite the old northern bus terminal along Phaholyothin Road (Morchit) it is a must for any travellers coming to Bangkok who has shopping on his/her mind.

    The market is only open at the weekends, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. until late. Some of the stalls do open during the week but not sufficient to warrant a visit.

    Getting to Chatuchak has become a lot easier since the Skytrain and a newly Subway system opened and now you can simply take the Skytrain or Subway to the terminal Morchit.

  • SIAM OCEAN WORLD
    THAILAND LARGEST AQUARIUM

    Siam Ocean World: Thailand’s and Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, biggest aquatic education and entertainment centre, located right at the heart of Bangkok,

    Siam Ocean World will open from 09.00-22.00 Hrs. Tickets cost Bt450 for adult and Bt280 for children (80-120cm in height).

    Click www.siamoceanworld.com for details

  • VIMANMEK PALACE
    VIMANMEK PALACE, CLOUD MANSION

    Vimanmek Palace: Vimanmek Palace Cloud Mansion, is located behind the National Assembly. This palace is believed to be the world largest building made entirely of golden teak. The building was originally constructed on Srichang Island in the Gulf of Siam by King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn). In 1901, the building was moved to its present site which was Bangkok suburbs at that time.

    Vimanmek Palace will Open from 09.30 – 16.00 Hrs. (Ticket booth close on 15.15 Hrs.).Close on the public holiday.

    Click http://www.vimanmek.com for details

  • SIAM NIRAMIT
    JOURNEY OF ENCHANTED KINGDOM

    Siam Niramit: is a one-of-a-kind cultural theme complex offerring a world-class spectacular performance in a 2000-seat theatre.

    The show starts nightly at 8 pm. but visitors should arrive at 7 pm. to join a free guided tour to a Thai village in the compound. Restuarants and souvenir shops are also available. Tickets cost 1,500 baht per person. Contact Siam Niramit at Tel: 0 2649 92222 Fax: 0 2649 9200 for reservations.

    Click www.siamniramit.com for details