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OUT & ABOUT IN BANGKOK

Wat Sutat & Giant Swing
The construction of temple was started during the reign of King Rama I, carried on through the reign of King Rama II and completed by King Rama III. The architectural style of a uniquely double roof is the most conspicuious feature buildings. Inside at the alters base is the large Buddha image presiding his eight greatly disciples. All are painted in natural colours and life size. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the out standing red big structure, called Giant Swing, is home in front of the temple. In 1930s, the ancient ceremony swinging the bravest men to catch a bag of gold coines by his teeth is banned cause the playing is the most dangerous in human practice. Taking photographs of this amazing red giant structure are allowed by style of yours to catch them.

Vimanmek Mansion
This golden teakwood building, the largest of its kind in the world, was built in 1901 as the royal residence of King ChulalongKorn the Great (King Rama V). Today, after having been renovated and opened to the public by H. M. Queen Sirikit, it stands as a private musuem where priceless treasures and a collection of the late Kings memorable are on display. It's open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. except on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The Erawan Shrine
The shrine originally built toward off bad luck during the construction of the first Grand Erawan Hyatt Hotel decades ago, this shrine dedicated to the Hindu God of Creation (Bhrama) is respected by worshipers in Thai country and around Asia who are concerned about the sacred gifts. It is belived that who are worship this shrine bringing good luck and prosperity. BTS (Sky Train: Radjadamri or Siam interchange Station) See Map.

The National Museum
The museum is the largest in Southeast Asia. It contains an 18th century palace as well as housing Thailand artistic treasures from prehistoric to comtemporary. Also on display are artifacts from the recently excavated Ban Chiang, located in the noetheast of Thailand and traced back at least six thousand years.

Snake Farm
This place is a popular attraction with both tourists and locals alike because of its large collection of live poisionious snakes. If you're not the squirmish type, drop by one early morning and see how the snakes are fed and their venom is extracted--a great opputunity to take some fantastic photographs to show friends and family back home. The snake farm is located inside the Thai Red Cross Society compound on Rama IV Road. BTS (Sky Train: Sala Daeng Station) or MRTA (Subway: Silom Station)

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