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Also called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, this temple adjoins the Grand Palace on common ground, which was consecrated in 1782, the first year of Bangkok rule. Together they have been added to by the different Thai monarchs and consequently feature several different types of architecture. The palace is a very colorful place, with extensive murals along the inside walls of the compound. The king only uses the palace on certain ceremonial occasions, such as Coronation Day, and his residence is in the other, more of a modern style palace.

There are a lot of glittering Buddhist temples (about 300) in Bangkok, which are worth to visit. The best of them are:

This world famous temple is located right next to the Grand Palace on the south side. It is one of Bangkok's oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was built by King Rama I nearly 200 years ago and house th egigantic gold-plated Reclining Buddha. This unique image is 46 metres in length and 15 metres high with beautifully inlaid mother-of pearl. Wat Pho is also regarede as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called "Thailand's first University".

The building housing the Reclining Buddha is open daily from 8.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission fee is around Baht 20.

Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River Wat Arun can he reached either by Arun Amarin Road or by crossing the river by boat from Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho. The most attractive structure in this temple is the 79 metre-high pagoda or "Phra Prang". Wat Arun was restored during the brief Thonburi period as the Royal Chapel of King Taksin. Despite its name "Temple of the Dawn" the most beautiful view of it is from the Bangkok side of the river at sunset.

Admission fee is Baht 10.
Open daily from8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Vimanmek Palace is located behind Bangkok's National Assembly and is the world's largest building made entirely of golden teak. The three storey wooden palace hs 81 rooms, halls and ante-rooms, excluding verandahs. Near the entrance to Vimanmek Palace is the Royal Carriage Museum where 13 royal house-drawn carriages once used during the reign of King Rama V are kept. The collection is splendid and regarded to be of great historical value. Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall (The Support Museum), a one storey teak building built in the reign of King Rama V, is situated on the east wing of Vimanmek Throne Hall. Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall is now Thailand's first handicraft museum where Her Majesty The Queen collects handicraft masterpieces created by members of the Support Foundation. In the museum, visiotrs can find such handicrafts as nielloware, Thai silk with various unique disigns, "Lipao" basketry like beautiful trays, handbags studded with jewels in different designs such green beetle.

The compound is open daily from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Admission fee is Baht 50 per person.
Free guide available (Tel. 02 2818166, 02 2811569, 02 2811518, 02 2805926)

You can observe the panorama of the Old Bangkok side by side with the modern urban river life from the water taking a motor boat trip of about 1^1/2 hours along the main Bangkok river - Chao Phraya which was at the old times the only transport gateway to Bangkok. You will sail by (and may stop at) one of the most beautiful Bangkok Temples - The Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and get a close look at a daily life of Thai people living in riverside houses. Open from 7 to 11 a.m. there is a floating market - boats selling fresh fruits and souvenirs. You can also make a stop at the Snake Farm located along the river, which has daily snake shows: feeding snakes, venom extraction and a man, catching cobra. Or you may wish to take a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River dining in the restaurant on the boat.

Within walking distance of the Grand Palace, across the Pramane Ground, is one of the largest and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. The National Museum has over one thousand artifacts ranging from neolithic times to the present Bangkok period. The complex also begun in 1782 consists of several old but beautiful buildings of colorful Thai architectural design.

The museum is open every day, except Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays
from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Admission fee is Baht 40.

This remarkable Thai-style house was the work of Mr. Jim Thompson an American who came to Thailand at the end of the Second World War and revived the Thai Silk industry. His later disappearance in the Malaysian jungles remains a mystery to this day. The house now a museum is at the end of Soi Kasemsan 2 opposite the National Stadium on Rama I Road. On permanent display are Mr. Thompson's collection of Asian artifacts such as blue/white China ware Cambodian stone figures Benjarong (a multicolored porcelain made in China) wooden Burmese statues and many other fabulous antiques.

Jim Thompson's House is open from Monday to Saturday inclusive
from 9.00 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.
Admission costs Baht 100. Volunteer guides explain the collection to visitors.

Covering 7km², Safari World provides you with two very special ways to learn about the animal kingdom. The Safari Park immerses you into the animals' world as you are seemingly caged in the car and the animals are left in their natural habitats. The Marine Park gives you a chance to visit different shows with animals.

- an amusement park, a beautiful theme park which provides entertainment to millions of tourists.

is a EUROPEAN style Cabaret-theatre to entertain an international
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Well if you travel to Thailand and stay in Bangkok , plan to see our show. It will give you an unseen and unheard-of experience.

Spend a beautiful evening in one of the several Thai classic dance/dinner theatres in the city. Thai dinner, selected dance performances by professional dancers dressed in glittering national costumes, sometimes martial arts are also on display.

The world's largest Сrocodile Farm where more than 60,000 crocodiles are kept is located 25 km south of Bangkok. Here you will experience thrilling world famous "Crocodile Wrestling" and "Acrobatic Elephant" stage shows. In the farm you can ride an elephant and have your pictures taken with exotic animals.

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