Wat Suthat Thepwararam วัดสุทัศนเทพวราราม is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a royal temple of the first grade, one of ten such temples in Bangkok (24 in Thailand).
Construction was initiated by King Rama I in 1807. It was initially called "Wat Maha Sutthawat" (วัดมหาสุทธาวาส) and was located in the combretum grove.
Further construction and decorations were carried out by King Rama II who helped carve the wooden doors, but the temple was not completed until the reign of King Rama III in 1847 or 1848.
This temple contains the Buddha image Phra Sri Sakyamuni พระศรีศากยมุนี which have been moved from Sukhothai Province. At the lower terrace of the base, there are 28 Chinese pagodas which symbolize the 28 Buddhas born on this earth.
The temple dating back to the beginning of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, it was a place where stories about undead according to the beliefs of Buddhism and ...
Chonburi is located south east of Bangkok, approximately 80 km away. It can be reached in a little over an hour. Chonburi itself means “City of Water” and is known as the nearest seaside escape from Bangkok because of its beautiful beaches. It’s not as mainstream as Pattaya but that is part of the charm.
A must visit in Chonburi is Ang Sila seafood market. Here you can get fresh seafood with ridiculously cheap prices. Many restaurants and people from Bangkok come to this market to buy the seafood, and sell them in Bangkok. The market is very huge and it’s recommended to come early to enjoy the freshest catch-of-the-day.
The market opens daily as early as 4AM and you can choose to go to the wet market area for fresh products or the ready-to-eat area which sells mostly dried/salted seafood.
It’s just one of the things to do and experience in Thailand. Seafood is an integral part of Thai culture and markets like this are a great way to spend a few hours taking it all in.
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Wat San Chao Floating Market is a small floating market north of Bangkok next to the Chaophraya River in Pathum Thani. It’s not a floating market with lots of small boats that you envision but more of a riverside market.
Floating markets in Thailand are very traditional. In the past the dense jungle made travel by land very difficult so people would use the many rivers and canals to transport their goods. Along the waterways markets would develop for people to exchange their goods. The markets would be built on the land and serve as a meeting point. So most of the floating markets are more of riverside markets instead. Wat San Chao is this type of floating market.
What it lacks in boats it makes up for in food. It features the normal Thai food as well as regional favorites. In addition to the shopping there is a Mon style temple and 2 small Chinese temples in the market area for the local Thais to make merit while here.
It’s located about an hour north of Bangkok and not on the ...
Tien Beach Koh Larn
Tien Beach is a tranquil and less crowded beach located on Koh Larn Island, about 3.5 miles from Pattaya. It is known for its serene atmosphere and is ideal for relaxation, sunbathing, and picnics. The beach features heart-shaped trees that are popular among couples and friends for photo shoots.
To reach Tien Beach, you can take a ferry or speedboat from Pattaya to Koh Larn, followed by a short 10-minute truck taxi ride from Tawaen Beach. The ferry costs 30 Baht (150-200 baht per person for a speed boat), while the truck taxi costs 30-50 baht per person from the ferry pier.
Some visitors recommend arriving early in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy the beach before others arrive. The beach offers amenities such as jet ski rentals and kayaks for those interested in water activities.
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Nual Beach (Monkey Beach): Located on the same island, it is known for its monkey inhabitants.
Samae Beach: One of the most popular beaches on Koh Larn, offering a variety...
