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Khao San Road in Bangkok

Khaosan Road

    Khaosan Road, together with Soi Rambuttri, is a vibrant street in the Banglamphu district of Bangkok, not far from the famous Wat Phra Kaew (The Grand Palace) and Wat Pho.

    Loha Prasat Temple in Bangkok

    Loha Prasat Temple in Bangkok

      Loha Prasat, or Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, is a superb temple in the old city of Bangkok, easily identified by its 37 golden spires. In the recent past, Loha Prasat was known as the Iron Temple or the Metal Castle because the 37 iron spires were originally bare and black.

      Methavalai Sorndaeng restaurant in Bangkok

      Methavalai Sorndaeng Restaurant

        Methavalai Sorndaeng is an old-fashioned Thai restaurant frozen in time, just next to the Democracy Monument, not far from Khao San. There are so many Thai restaurants in Bangkok finding something original for a special occasion will be difficult.

        Wat Saket Bangkok

        Wat Saket Bangkok

          Wat Saket Bangkok, more officially Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, is a Buddhist temple in Rattanakosin, not far from the famous Khao San Road. The famous Golden Mount is easily visible from a distance.

          Tuesday Buddha Posture – The Reclining Buddha (Parinibbāna)

          Wat Pho – Temple of the reclining Buddha

            Wat Pho, the temple of the reclining Buddha or Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, is such an iconic landmark of Bangkok that it is on everyone’s list of places to visit, even on a short trip.

            Bangkok Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

            The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew

              The Grand Palace of Bangkok and Wat Phra Kaew are the most famous landmarks in Bangkok, and they are often seen in many movies, a marvel of delicate and intricate craftwork, architecture, carving and painting.