Bangkok Guide

Grand Palace (Phra Borom Maha Wang)

Kings of Siam have been the official residents of this marvelous palace for almost 300 years. Before Bangkok was selected to be the capital that role belonged to Thonburi. After the decision of the transfer of the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok started the construction of the Grand Palace...

Asiatique and Bangkok Mae Nam Chao Phraya River

Jomtien Beach of Thailand

Vimanmek Palace

Vimanmek Mansion or Palace was built by King Rama V in 1900, few years after he returned from Europe where he visited numerous palaces. This palace is also special for the fact that nails weren´t used during its construction. From the interior decoration of the palace, one can conclude...

The Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun Rajwararam)

The Temple of the Dawn is a Buddhist temple located on the west bank of Chao Praya River. Its full name is Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร). It is about 280 ft high. It is one of the landmarks of Thailand. It was originally called Wat Chaeng. It is named...

Bangkok Victory Monument

Rose Garde

On 70 acres of land, and about 30 km away from Bangkok there is a beautiful tropical garden with a lake and Nakon Chaisri River. The garden is host to many shows including; Thai Village Cultural Show, Thai music, kick-boxing, different shows with elephants and other animals, sword fighting, and...

Temple of the Golden Buddha

Wat Traimit is the Temple of the Golden Buddha which is officially called Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon. The goden statue is made of 18 carat gold, 4 m high, over 3 m wide, and it weighs 5 tons. Until today it is not certain from which period it dates, but it is made in Sukhothai Dynasty...

Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

Wat Pho, the official name being Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn, is the first grade royal monastery, regarded as the most important one during the reign of King Rama I of the Chakri Dynasty. The importance of this is due to the King having managed the restoration of Wat...

Orchard Garden Bangkok Thailand