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Bangkok 2007

A trip from March 02, 2007 to March 06, 2007, travelling to Si lom, Samphanthawong, Chakkaphat, Phraborom …

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03/02/2007 to 03/06/2007

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Fri 03/02/07 (day 1) - Si Lom, Samphanthawong, Chakkaphat

Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok

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Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok is located on bustling Silom Road, in the heart of Bangkok's commercial, shopping, jewelry …

Hotel

Holiday Inn Silom Bangkok

981 Silom Rd
Si lom, 10500
Thailand
2-238-4300

Fri Mar 2 2:00pm - Tue Mar 6 6:00am

Notes

Holiday Inn
SILOM BANGKOK
981 SILOM RD
BANGKOK, 10500 THAILAND
Hotel Front Desk: 66-2-2384300 | Hotel Fax: 66-2-2385289

Surasak skytrain station, which is just a 5-minute walk away
10-minute walk down to the river pier

Distance: 40 KM / 24.86 MI East to Hotel
Shuttle Charge (one way): $10.00 (USD)
Taxi Charge (one way): $16.00 (USD)
Time by taxi: 45minutes
DRIVE WEST ON MOTORWAY THAT CONNECTS TO THE EXPRESSWAY. DRIVE 40 KMS TAKE THE SILOM EXIT DRIVE 500 MTS TURN RIGHT ON TO SURASAK ROAD HOTEL IS ON THE LEFT.
Train
Station Name: Surasak
Distance: 0.5 KM / 0.31 MI South to Hotel
Taxi Fee From Train Station: $1.00 (USD)
Drive 0.3 kms down the Surasak Road

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Wat Arun

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Fri Mar 2 3:00pm - Fri Mar 2 5:00pm

Notes

How to get there: Bus routes 19, 57, 83
Open daily: 7.30 am. to 5.30 pm.
Admission fee: Baht 20
Contact: Tel: 0 2465 5640
Cross river ferries: 06-22.00 hrs

Walk down to the central pier and take ferry to "tha tien" pier. Pier #8.

To china town from wat arun,
Take ferry to Ratchawongse. Pier #5

Wat Traimit

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Also known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha, this wat houses the world's largest solid gold Buddha. Three meters ( …

Thing to Do

Tri Mit Rd
Samphanthawong, 10330
Thailand
+66 2 225 7612(Tourist Information)

Fri Mar 2 6:00pm - Fri Mar 2 7:00pm

Notes

How to get there: Metro to Hua Lamphong Station.
Bus routes 4, 7, 21, 25, 501, 511, 513
Open: Daily from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: 20 baht
Tel: 0 2225 9775

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Chinatown

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This Byzantine labyrinth of shops, stalls and alleys is where the movers and shakers of Thailand's economy got start …

Thing to Do

Yao Warat Rd
Chakkaphat, 10110
Thailand
+66 2 225 7612(Tourist Information)

Fri Mar 2 6:30pm - Fri Mar 2 7:30pm

Notes

Address: Ratchawongsi Pier, Chao Phraya River Tour, Bangkok
Directions: To view typical China Town scences straight ahead to Ratchawongsi Road until the intersection of Yaowarat Road.

How to get there: Subway to Hua Lamphong station
Bus routes 1, 4, 7, 25, 53, 501

Not sure if we wud have river boats at this time. if not we can take a taxi back to hotel.

public transport:
subway train to Hua Lamphong

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Sat 03/03/07 (day 2) - Phraborom Maha Ratchawang, Bangkok

Grand Palace (The)

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The spectacular Grand Palace is an example of great architecture and the one of the best in of Bangkok's impressive …

Thing to Do

Grand Palace (The)

Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
Phraborom Maha Ratchawang, 10500
Thailand
+66 2 225 7615(Tourist Information)

Sat Mar 3 9:00am - Sat Mar 3 12:00pm

Notes

How to go there:The most enjoyable route is to take the BTS Skytrain to Taksin Station. From here take a Chao Phraya River Express boat to Tha Chang Wang Luang Pier. It is a short walk from the pier to the entrance to The Grand Palace public entrance.

Opening Hours: Open to the public everyday, except during special Royal Ceremonies, from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

Admission Fee: Baht 250. This also includes admission to Wat Phra Kaeo, The Royal Thai Decorations

Wat Phra Keo (Wat Phra Kaew)

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As old as the city of Bangkok itself and also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, this wat lies in a complex …

Thing to Do

Na Phralan Road
Bangkok, 10200
Thailand
+66 2 222 0094

Sat Mar 3 12:00pm - Sat Mar 3 1:00pm

Notes

Open Hours
8:30a-3:30p M-Su
http://www.palaces.thai.net

Same compound as grand palace

Wat Pho

Average Rating (27):

Also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, this 200-year-old wat is Bangkok's largest. …

Thing to Do

Sanamchai Rd
Phraborom Maha Ratchawang, 10200
Thailand
+66 2 225 7612(Tourist Information)

Sat Mar 3 2:00pm - Sat Mar 3 5:00pm

Notes

Wat Pho is located on Sanam Chai road and Maharaj road next to the Grand Palace. It is open daily between 08:00 and 17:00 hrs, with admission fee of 20 baht. Tourists must be in polite dress, no shorts, although trousers are permitted. For more information please call 02-225-9595, 222-9779, 221-1375.

The Thai Traditional Medical Science School and Body Massage
Open daily during 08:00 and 17:00 hrs.
Massage service fee 200 baht2hour.
Herbal Massage service fee 300 baht2hour.
For more information please contact 02-221-2974, 225-4771.

Transportation
Bus No. 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 25, 32, 43, 44, 47, 48, 51, 53, 82, 103.
Air-conditioned Bus No. 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 44.
Herbal Massage service fee 300 baht2hour.
Chao Phra Express Boat. Get of at Tha Chang Pier, Tha Tien Pier or Pak Klong Talad Pier, Then walk through Thai Wang Road Entrance.

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Wat Suthat Thepwararam

Construction of Wat Suthat Thepwararam commenced in 1807 under the direction of King Rama I, who wanted it to be as …

Thing to Do

146 Bamrung Muang Road
Bangkok, 10200
Thailand
+66 2 224 9845/+66 2 222 9632

Sat Mar 3 6:00pm - Sat Mar 3 8:00pm

Notes

How to get there: Bus routes 12, 15, 42, 73, 96, 508
Open daily: 8.30 am. to 9.00 pm.
Admission fee: Baht 20
Contact: Tel: 02 224 9845

Find out how to get back to "maharaja pier" from wat suthat. Bus #12 may work out; again taxi or auto is the best bet for this short distance if we're going to "suprata" directly.

Supatra River House

This two-storey traditional Thai house on the banks of the Chao Phraya, near Wat Arun, is full of Thai history …

Thing to Do

266 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arunamarin Road
Bangkok, 411-0305
Thailand
+66 2 411 0305

Sat Mar 3 8:00pm - Sat Mar 3 9:00pm

Notes

266 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arunamarin Road
Bangkok 411-0305 Thailand.66 2 411 0305
Lunch: 10a-2p M-Su, Dinner: 6p-11p M-Su. Shows: 8:30p onwards F-Sa
Hours Fri and Sat night only. Shows start at 8:30pm
Transportation Call ahead to arrange for free ferry transfer across the river
Reservations Reservations recommended
Tel: 02-411-0305, 02-411-0874
Prices Main courses 120B-380B ($2.70-$8.65)
Credit Cards MC, V
Suggest taxi to and from suprata

Sun 03/04/07 (day 3) - Dusit, Bangkok

Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)

Average Rating (9):

This Wat is made of white Carrana marble, hence it is also called The Marble Temple. Constructed by King Rama V in 1 …

Thing to Do

69 Rama V Road
Dusit, 10300
Thailand
+66 2 225 7612(Tourist Information)

Sun Mar 4 7:00am - Sun Mar 4 9:00am

Notes

How to get there: Bus routes 72, 503
Open : Daily from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission : 20 Baht
Tel : 0 2281 2501, 0 2628 7947
Open Hours8:30a-5:30p M-Su [conflicting hrs, check schedule]

Chatuchak Market

Only open on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays), this is the biggest market in Thailand and probably the world. …More

Shopping

Bangkok, Thailand

Sun Mar 4 10:00am - Sun Mar 4 1:00pm

Notes

How to get there: BTS Skytrain to Mochit Station or Metro to Kamphaeng Phet Station
Bus Routes 3, 26, 27, 29, 34, 59, 77, 96, 112, 134, 136, 138, 145, 502, 503, 510, 512, 513
Open : Saturday and Sunday
Admission: Free

Siam Niramit

• Luxurious 2,000 seat theatre • One of the largest stage productions in the world • World class spectacular …More

Entertainment

19 Tiamruammit Rd., Huaykwang
Bangkok, 10320
Thailand
(662) 649-9222

Sun Mar 4 5:00pm - Sun Mar 4 10:00pm

Notes

Ratchada Niramit Co., Ltd.
19 Tiamruammit Rd., Huaykwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10320
Tel. (662) 649-9222

Book through a tour.

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Mon 03/05/07 (day 4) - Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Watthana

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

Damnernsaduak is believed to be one of a well-known and an attractuve travelling sites. Historically, Damnoenssaduak …More

Thing to Do

Mon Mar 5 7:00am - Mon Mar 5 3:00pm

Mah Boon Krong (MBK) Center

Average Rating (79):

This is the best place to go for shoppers who love shopping in a market-style atmosphere, but would prefer to do so …

Entertainment

Mah Boon Krong (MBK) Center

Phayathai Rd
Pathum wan, 10330
Thailand
+66 2 620 9000

Mon Mar 5 11:00am - Mon Mar 5 12:00pm

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Siam Ocean World

Siam Ocean World, the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia, was officially opened on December 9th. Located at the …More

Thing to Do

B1-B2 Floor, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama I Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok, 10330
Thailand
+66 2687 2000

Mon Mar 5 12:00pm - Mon Mar 5 4:00pm

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Siam Paragon

Shopping Tip: For 5% discount on most purchases, you can apply for a Tourist Discount Card at the information …More

Shopping

991/1 Rama I Road, Pathumwan
Bangkok, 10330
Thailand

Mon Mar 5 3:00pm - Mon Mar 5 4:00pm

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Baan Khanitha

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This multi-award winning Thai restaurant has a glowing reputation among the locals who frequent it, and a growing …

Restaurant

36/1 Soi 23, Sukhumvit Road
Watthana, 10110
Thailand
+66 2 258 4181 / +66 2 258 4128

Mon Mar 5 7:00pm - Mon Mar 5 9:00pm

Unscheduled - Bangkok

Siam Square

This shopping area stretches from Rama 1 Road down to the Chulalongkorn University campus and from Phayathai Road …

Shopping

Phayathai Road
Bangkok, 10400
Thailand
+66 2 694 1222 (Tourist Office)

Unscheduled

Suan Lum Night Market

Bangkok's newest night market is just east of Lumpini park, not too far from Silom Road. The new subway will …More

Shopping

Distance from Holiday Inn

Silom Village (0.5 KM / 0.31 MI ) Patpong Night Market (1 KM / 0.62 MI ) Jewelry Trade Centre (0 KM …More

Transportation

TRIP ALONG KHLONG DAO KHANONG - KHLONG BANGKOK YAI - KHLONG BANG CHUAK NANG - KHLONG MON - KHLONG CH

Visitors willing to take a private trip along this route are able to rent a boat from Tha Chang at the rate of …More

Entertainment

Unscheduled - Bang Bat

Wat Sa Ket (Golden Mount)

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This 80-meter tall artificial hill, also known as Phu Khao Thong, features an impressive golden chedi at its summit …

Thing to Do

Boriphat Rd
Bang bat, 10100
Thailand
+66 2 694 1222

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Unscheduled - Taling Chan

Taling Chan Floating Market

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Taling Chan Floating Market is unique a floating market is held each weekend, just in front of the Taling Chan Distr …

Shopping

Taling Chan
Taling Chan, 10170
Thailand
+66 2 225 7612(Tourist Information)

Notes

Chao Phraya Chartered Co. Ltd. operates a daily tour along Khlong Mon - Khlong Bangkok Noi between 2.30 - 4.30 p.m., leaving the River City Shopping Complex on Charoen Krung Road. The fare is 360 baht per person including fruit and drinks. For more information, tel: 622-7657-61 ext. 111

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