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Sunday, February 7
The hotel of the first day is in the center of the China town.
The Grand China Princess Hotel
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Yawarat Road is full of new year decoration.
On the pavement many small shops to eat are open. |
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At a famous Chinese restaurant, I had shark fin and abalone soup. |
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Monday, February 8
The sun rises around 7 o'clock.
Early rises go out to the street and work.
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Wat Phrakaeo opens at 8:30
I was the first to get in there. Took many photos before people appear. |
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Children came to see the temple. They learn Buddhism and the respect to the Royal family at an early stage of their education. |
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The Palace and the guards |
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Wimanmek Mansion Palace |
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Tuesday, February 9
Wat Saket is famous for its golden Pagoda on the hill.
Up these stairs to the Pagoda. |
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I talked with a young priest almost for an hour.
He explained many things to me.
A piece of the sacred bone of the Buddha was given from this temple to
Nittaiji Temple in Nagoya, Japan. |
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Wat Ratchanada is on the other side of the canal. |
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Wat Pho
The statue of Nirvana
On the sole of the feet of lying Buddha,
Brahmanism outlook of the universe is carved. |
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On the passage to the statue, we donate in each pot in the line. |
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The second stay is at River View Guest House.
The approach to the guest house.
Small pass where many small factories of mechanical things.
Rode on a 'tuktuk'.
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The view from the top of the guest house was wonderful. |
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National Museum
I heard explanation by Japanese guide for two hours as for Thai Buddhism
Art.
We cannot take photos inside the Museum. |
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Wat Mahathat
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Hua Lamphong Station was 6 minutes' walk from where I stayed.
This is the central station of Bangkok. |
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Wat Trimit
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This golden Buddha was found accidentally under the cover of plaster. |
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Thursday, February 11
Stay at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
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Hotel barge picked me up at River City, and I checked in the hotel from
the sea.
The tall building beyond is The Peninsula Hotel. |
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The lobby of the hotel
To enjoy the every minute at this world renowned hotel, I did not go out
and stayedwhole day inside the hotel.
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The Riverside Terrace is attractive too. |
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The garden of the Author's Wing
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Author's Lounge
Afternoon tea is served here.
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James Michener room
In Author's Residense, many rooms have a plate telling the renowned guest.
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Landscape Garden and pool areas with cabanas |
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Friday, February 12
Stay at Siam Heritage
I liked the good taste of the Thai owner of this hotel. |
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Lumphinee Park alongside the Rama 4th Street |
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The food court of Suam Lum Night Bargear next to the park |
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Phatphong Road
In daytime, this is just a broad street, but at night, many shops appear. |
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Saturday, February 13
Jim Thompson's House
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Inside of Jim Thompson's House |
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The town between Siam Station and Phrong Phong Station.
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This day was the New Year's Eve by Lunar calendar. I saw many Chinese style
decorations.
Shopping center, Siam Paragon |
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Thaniya Rd at New Year's Eve
I sat at the roadside, and met the New year here.
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Sunday, February 14
Stay at Sofitel Silom Bangkok
One day rest here.
The view from my window.
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The corridor to the restaurant of the hotel
The both sides are wines. |
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Monday, February 15
Ms. Nawaporn, the president of O2Asia Travel Designs Co. Ltd. guided me to Nakhon Pathom in the suburbs of Bangkok. |
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Patchasuda College, Mahidol University
Do I look like a scholar? |
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Wat Raikheng |
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Coconut and rice powder sweet wrapped in bamboo sheaths |
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Dined at a boat restaurant on the river near the Rose Garden |
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Tomyamkung was hot and spicy.
The salad of banana blossoms was good too. |
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Water plants on the river were so thick and full in life. |
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Ms Nawaporn and her husband kindly sent me to the airport.
The 9 days was too short.
I and my bag filled with Thai silk souvenirs left this fascinating city.
I wish I could visit again someday.
Thank you, Bangkok! |
