attraction
Sanam Luang or Thung Phra Men
A vast open ground situated near the northern
wall of the Grand Palace and the eastern wall of the former Viceroy
Palace or Wang Na. At the time when Bangkok was first established,
the ground was a rice field and was sometimes used as a location for
a royal crematorium, Phra Men in Thai. The ground was, thus,
otherwise called as Thung Phra Men which means the crematorium
ground. In considering that the name was inauspicious, King Rama IV
had the ground renamed as Thong Sanam Luang, or the Royal Ground,
and the rice farming there cancelled. Later, King Rama V had the
Wang Nas eastern wall demolished and the area of Sanam Luang
enlarged to cover a total of 78 rai as it does nowadays. more...
Wat Pho
This is possibly the most interesting temple
in Thailand as
it
combines history, medical science and is a center for meditaion and
traditional massage training. Its official name is Wat Phrachetuphon
Vimon Mangkararam Ratchaworamahawihan, although it is commonly
called Wat Po. Founded during the 16th century, Wat Pho is most
famous for the golden reclining Buddha that measues 46 metres and
has feet inlaid with mother-of pearl. This is the main attraction
that draws visitors to the temple. In more modern times, Wat Pho has
gained international recognition as a meditation centre and for the
traditional Thai massage that is both practiced and taught here.
Traditionally, temples were the schools as there was no formal
education system, with monks providing basic lesson in both
spiritual and secular subjects. more...
Wat Sa Ket and The Golden Mount
This landmark, on the only hill in Bangkok, is
of great
significance
for all followers of The Lord Buddha. 320 stairs take you up to the
top for panoramic views of the Rattanakosin Island. This landmark,
on the only hill in Bangkok, is of great significance for all
followers of The Lord Buddha. 320 stairs take you up to the top for
panoramic views of the Rattanakosin Island. more...
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