Not Buddha! This is the last post for Thailand, we are off to cooler climes in......Taiwan! While we have been in Bangkok, we have visited various museums. The overriding theme seems to be how wonderful Monarchy is and how it has made Thailand great! This has annoyed a few of our hosts because they do … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok – Last days
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Thailand – Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya, a former capital of the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand), it was a cosmopolitan city of trade and diplomacy from the 14th to 18th centuries. It was sacked by the Burmese in 1767. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A picture depicting Ayutthaya (National Museum Bangkok) Ayutthaya was located on an island surrounded by three … Continue reading Thailand – Ayutthaya
Thailand – Bangkok – Days Out
Sorry folks, I'm always a bit behind in my writing and I've had a few issues with the website, hopefully it's resolved now. I wanted to go on the Death Railway! Now that sounds gruesome and the history is horrible but, it is meant to have a spectacular rail journey and it terminates near a … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok – Days Out
Thailand – Bangkok – Servas Hosts
Since we arrived in Bangkok we've had a few Servas hosts. Firstly Topsi a very bubbly enthusiastic person. We met her at the Foundation where she works. Now this was interesting in itself as she belongs to the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB). It's mission, to integrate the practice of Buddhism with social action for … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok – Servas Hosts
Thailand – Bangkok -Show Time
I mentioned that our ticket to the Grand Palace also included a trip the Khon Theatre. We didn't use it right away but, kept our tickets. Then when we met a couple of other Servas members for a day, Tatjana had a brainwave to ask people coming out of the Grand Palace if they were going … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok -Show Time
Thailand – Bangkok – Palaces and Temples
I'm going to lump some of the themes together although they probably happened over several days. If you only got one day in Bangkok, The Grand Palace is a must see! It is utterly astounding.In 1782 the King Rama I decided to move the capital city to the position it is now as he felt … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok – Palaces and Temples
Thailand – Bangkok Arrival
The song One Night In Bangkok springs to mind! I know what the song was from the stage play Chess but, the feeling it is spot on! If you don't know it, I'll put it on a separate post next! We arrived before the earthquake.We sussed out the MRT (underground rail) and made it to … Continue reading Thailand – Bangkok Arrival
Thailand – Phetchaburi and a Food Tour
We had to get a taxi to Phetchaburi because at this point we still didn't understand the trains and the bus ride sounded purgatory (7 hours). Also for roughly £90 the taxi (4.5 hour ride) didn't sound that bad for two people. We had a woman driver who was lovely. The car was electric and … Continue reading Thailand – Phetchaburi and a Food Tour
Thailand – Heading North
I still have a bit of catching up to do. We are in Bangkok and after the events a couple of days ago things are going back to normal unlike poor Myanmar. I'm so far behind with my writing, I may have to rush through a couple of towns that we visited before Bangkok. Travelling … Continue reading Thailand – Heading North
Thailand – Extraordinary Post Earthquake!
This post is in response to the Earthquake in Myanmar yesterday. Currently we are in Bangkok and yesterday we visited Wat Saki (Golden Mount Temple) in the City. A Buddhist monk (and friend of our host) was with us inside one of the halls when the room began to move, it felt like we were … Continue reading Thailand – Extraordinary Post Earthquake!
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