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| Pattaya Beach is parallel to city center. The beach stretches over 4 kilometers. Pattaya Beach is divided into 3 main zones-North, Central, and South Pattaya. The most peaceful beach is North Pattaya. Along the beach, there are superb hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls. Central and South Pattaya offer you various kinds of entertainments. Beer bars, Discotheques, and other nightlife attractions are found here.During weekends, many visitors come from Bangkok for water sports and leisure activities such as parasailing, surfing, banana boats and jet skis. You can hire a boat to offshore islands such as Koh Larn, Koh Sak and koh Krok. If you take a speedboat, it takes only 15 minutes to these islands. How to get there: By car: Take the Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway (highway No.7). The Motorway is connected with Bangkok Outer Ring Road.(highway No.9) By bus: Bus services are available at Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Morchit) and the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai). When you arrive Pattaya, take Songthaews to Pattaya Beach. By Taxi: A private hire taxi is available from anywhere in Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi airport. It is the most convenient way to Pattaya. Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/pattaya.asp |
| Promthep Cape Phuket |
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| Promthep Cape is a simple rocky hill with no immediate interest. However, this is the most southerly point on the island at it is sunsets and views of Phuket’s southern coast you are here for! A flight of steps leads to the top of Promthep Cape and from there you have an excellent view of the “half-moon” bay housing Nai Harn Beach. The site also has a lighthouse with an observation level. From the observation level, the views are even better! This is the ultimate spot to watch the sun setting over the water. The colors of the sunsets produce are extremely rich and seem to permeate the air around you! If you have time, try to make a sunset – it’s well worth the effort. Details: A visit to Promthep Cape is often combined with a trip to Wat Chalong and Rawai Beach, which are on the way from Phuket town. How to get there: If you are coming from Wat Chalong, travel along the coast road to Chalong junction and then on to Rawai Beach. From there, a drive south will take you to Promthep Cape. As there are potentially a number of stops on this trip, it might be more convenient to move from one site to the next by taxi. Alternatively, take one of the many tours available from Phuket town and the hotels/guesthouses in the area. Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Phuket_Promthep_Cape.asp |
| Wat Benchamabophit Bangkok |
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| Noted for its construction in Carrana marble, Wat Benchamabophit was built during the reign of King Rama V. Its design is different from many temples in that it utilises stained glass and other aspects more common to western religious structures. The temple houses a number of bronze Buddha images and it is decorated with beams covered in gold leaf. Worth a visit if you have plenty of time, if not, probably best to concentrate on some of the main sites. Details: The temple is open from 08:00 to 17.30 and admission is 20 Baht. How to get there: Located on Si Ayutthaya Road, Wat Benjamabopit is tricky to get to by public transport. Possibly the fastest way to get there is Express Boat to Tewet pier and a taxi the rest of the way. If you want to go all the way by taxi the fare will be 80-90 Baht from central Bangkok depending on traffic. The following buses will get you there: Bus number: 70, 72. Air-conditioned bus number: 3, 70, 72 Contact: Tel: 0-2281-2501, 0-2628-7947 It employs European ecclesiastic details, such as stained glass windows, and contains a superb cloister collection of bronze Buddha images. Open: Daily from 8 a.m.-5.30 p.m. Admission: 20 baht Tel: 0-2281-2501, 0-2628-7947 CR.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_Wat_Benchamabophit.asp |
| Floating Markets Bangkok |
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| As you have probably read elsewhere, Bangkok’s maze of inland waterways lead to people referring to it as the ‘Venice of the East’. Its canals and rivers were at one stage the capital’s arteries and no less an important part of everyday life than the BTS and MRT are today. Although is no longer the case in Bangkok, it is interesting to note that in parts of Thailand not too far from the capital, these waterways still maintain their dominance over daily life. Nowhere is this relationship better exhibited than at the Floating Markets. The Floating Markets ('Talaat Naam') are exactly as you might imagine. Unlike regular markets, sellers pack their wares onto small boats and jostle with each other for the attention of buyers alongside the canal. Set against a country backdrop Float Markets are very picturesque and a natural draw for visitors. You should though keep in mind that these are equally as much a place of commerce as any of the regular markets you might visit. Occasionally you’ll find people wandering around in traditional Thai clothing; these enhancements have been made by authorities and local businesses for the sake of visitors and their cameras. However, the Thai women paddling along the canal in their blue shirts ('Mor Hom') and flat-topped hats ('Muak Nob') are the real thing – they are here to make a living! There are four major floating markets that are within reasonably easy reach of Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Tha Kha Floating Market, Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market and Taling Chan Floating Market. Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_Floating_Markets.asp |
| Tiffany's Show Pattaya |
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| The "Tiffany’s Show" is know as the first truly transvestite cabaret show in Southeast Asia. Operating for more than 37 years, Tiffany’s Show has become one of Top ten best shows to see around the world. The performers are very talented and look gorgeous. They dress in colorful and spectacular costumes. Supported by special effects and splendid lights and sounds make the show more impressive. With 1,000-seat capacity, this elegant style theater hosts the most modern light and sound equipments and serves over 100 professional performers. Details: Open daily. The show time is at 06:00 p.m. 07:30 p.m. and 09:00 p.m. Tel: +66 3842 1700-5, +66 3842 9642 E-mail: tiffany@tiffany-show.co.th Website: www.tiffany-show.co.th How to get there: It is located on Pattaya 2nd Road before the dolphin circuit at north Pattaya. Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Pattaya_Tiffany_s_Show.asp |
| Siam Ocean World Bangkok |
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| Located on floors B1 and B2 of the brand new Siam Paragon Centre, Siam Ocean World is probably the most unique experience you are going to have in Thailand’s Bangkok capital. With 30,000+ marine animals (Seals, Blue Ringed Octopus, Ragged-tooth sharks, Stingrays, Leafly Sea Dragons, Giant Spider Crabs, and Sharks of various types including Ragged-tooth, Black tipped, and Leopard) this is the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia and one of Bangkok’s most adventurous projects. Siam Ocean World take you through seven different environments starting with the strangely titled ‘Weird and Wonderful’, the ‘Open Ocean’, ‘Deep Reef’, ‘Rainforest’, ‘Rocky Shore’, ‘Living Ocean’, and ‘Sea Jellies’. Not only is it possible to walk through these environments observing marine life through the safety of thick glass windows, it is also possible actually get in Siam Ocean World's 2.8 million litre Oceanarium and meet marine life face-to-face supported by fully qualified instructors. For the less adventurous, take a ride in a glass bottomed boat or take one of the organized tours with experts in aquatic life on hand to answer your questions - all part of what is genuinely an unforgettable experience. Details: Entrance fees 450 Baht (adults) 280 Baht (children 80-120cm) Siam Ocean World opens daily 09:00 to 22:00 Contact: Siam Ocean World Co., Ltd. B1-B2 Floor, Siam paragon 991 Rama 1 Road Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Tel: 0-2687-2000 Fax: 0-2678-2001 Website: http://www.siamoceanworld.co.th/ Email: marketing@siamoceanworld.com |
| Koh Samui The 247-square-kilometre Samui island is Surat Thani's major tourist attraction. Located 258 nautical miles south of Bangkok, and some 84 kilometres east of the provincial capital, Koh Samui measures some 21 kilometres at its widest point, and 25 kilometres at its longest. A 51-kilometre ring and largely coastal road encircles the island, which has numerous lovely beaches and bays, and is almost literally an island of coconuts and forested hills. Samui's best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Hat Chaweng and Hat Lamai, where generally attractive accommodation can be found. Other beaches include Hat Choeng Mon, Hat Mae Nam in the north and Hat Na Thon, the island's major seafront settlement where shops, restaurants and tour agencies are concentrated. At the southern end of Lamai Bay are phallic rock formations called Hin Ta Hin Yai. A path connects the three waterfalls, called Namtok Hin Lat, Namtok Lat Wanon, and Namtok Na Muang, from west to south. The waterfalls are best visited during rainy season. Elephant riding is an interesting activity at the Na Muang waterfall. There are some Buddhist monuments and temples on the island: Phra Yai is a massive seated Buddha image at Fan isle; Phrathat Hin Ngu is a stupa containing the Buddha’s relics and Chedi Laem So, a golden stupa on the western coast; and Wat Khunaram houses the dead body of Luang Pho Daeng which does not decay. Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/koh_samui.asp |
| Jim Thompson’s House Bangkok |
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| Of all the players in Thai history, Jim Thompson is probably the most mysterious. An American serviceman attached to the O.S.S., he settled in Thailand after the Second World War and was fascinated by the art of hand silk weaving. Thompson put his efforts into revitalizing what was fast becoming a forgotten craft and played a major part in the growth of the silk production in Thailand and raising the profile of Thai silk around the world. The site of Jim Thompson’s House comprises six wooden (teak) buildings that were brought to Bangkok from various parts of the country (including one from Ayutthaya). Everything about the site was designed with authenticity in mind, and Thompson brought in antiques where he could and employed traditional craftsmen to offer other refinements. Thompson moved into the house in late 1959 on a date deemed auspicious by a Thai astrologer. The site housed a fine art collection and the site generated so much interest that Thompson opened his house to the public and gave proceeds to trusts and charities dedicated to preserving Thai design, art and culture. What added to Thompson’s fame in Thailand was his sudden disappearance in 1967. Thompson disappeared in Malaysia without leaving a trace and what happened to him remains a mystery to this day. Details: Jim Thompson’s House is open everyday from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. Tours of the building take place throughout the day. Admission fee is 100 Baht. Address: Jim Thompson’s House 6 Soi Kaseman 2, Rama I Road, Bangkok Tel: +66 2216 7368 Website: http://www.jimthompsonhouse.com How to get there: Jim Thompson’s House is opposite the National Stadium on Rama I Road. The nearest BTS station is National Stadium. CR.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_Jim_Thompson_s_House.asp |
| Phuket FantaSea Phuket |
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| Costing 3,500 million Baht, Phuket FantaSea is certainly one of Phuket’s most interesting theme parks and has quickly become a tourist destination in its own right. Promising to be the ‘ultimate in nighttime entertainment on Phuket’, Phuket FantaSea is a ‘Las Vegas-style’ show ‘inspired by Thailand’s rich and exotic heritage’. A curious combination of high-technology, pyrotechnics, and tales of times gone by, the 140-acre site houses a number of attractions exploring Thailand’s myths, legends and history. Visitors are treated to battle reenactments; magicians who make elephants fly and disappear, ‘big show’ song and dance numbers, and aerial ballet. The Palace of the Elephants, 3000-seat theatre is of particular interest. Turning Thai history and culture into a show of such a grand scale was an ambitious project that could have easily turned into historical ‘kitsch’. However, they have done well in making the whole thing credible. The site also offers handicrafts and shopping alongside a number of first rate restaurants. If you are in Phuket, it is well worth spending an evening here. Details: Admission with dinner - 1,900 Baht (1,700 Baht for children); without dinner - 1,500 Baht (same for children). A 'Gold Seat' upgrade is 250 Baht, whatever your age, and a round pickup service from hotels in the area is 300 Baht. Address: Phuket FantaSea 99 M3 Kamala Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Tel: +66 7638 5000, +66 7638 5111 E- mail: marketing@phuket-fantasea.com / info@phuket-fantasea.com Website: http://www.phuket-fantasea.com How to get there: Phuket FantaSea is on Kamala Beach and easily accessible by Songtaew, taxi, and tuk-tuk. |
| Phuket is an island province and Thailand’s largest island – roughly the size of Singapore. Located 862 kilometres away from Bangkok, Phuket is located in the Andaman Sea and recognised as one of the kingdom’s chief attractions for visitors. The island has a history of tin mining and rubber production, deriving substantial wealth from being on the ‘Silk Route’ between China and India. Phuket’s most famous historical figures are Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon who led islanders in defending Phuket from a Burmese invasion in 1785. A tribute to these heroines is one of the island’s main attractions. Clearly, Phukets beaches, coves and bays are a principal draw for many visitors. The island has accommodation enough to cater for the entire range of visitor, from the budget traveller to the well-healed. Of course Phuket’s seafood is world renown as is the local slant on Thai cuisine. Phuket features a range of leisure activities from treks and walks to snorkelling and diving, all set against a lush tropical backdrop. Among Phuket’s major attractions include Karon, Kamala and Kalim beaches, as well as Patong beach and Promthep Cape. CR.http://www.discoverythailand.com/phuket.asp |
| Jomtien Beach Pattaya |
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| Featuring a long straight coastline and long white sand beach, Jomtien Beach is located around 2 kilometers from its less salubrious neighbor - Pattaya Beach. Whereas Pattaya Beach is more geared for the party animal, Jomtien Beach has carved a niche as a more ‘family-friendly’ environment. Like other beaches in Pattaya, Jomtien Beach is popular for water sports such as jet skiing, but with water that is considerably less murky, it is also a much more attractive location for swimming. Given its natural wind conditions and calm sea, Jomtien Beach is also a destination of choice for wind surfers, and a number of instructors work in the area. Jomtien features every conceivable type of accommodation available to those who want to stay in the area. Like Pattaya Beach, Jomtien hosts an expatriate community but doesn’t have the edge Pattaya Beach does. It does though have just as many great restaurants offering cuisine from every corner of the globe. How to get there: Jomtien is easily accessible through the multitude of Songtaews that continually move around the ring roads that encircle the coastal areas. |
| Pattaya Beach is parallel to city center. The beach stretches over 4 kilometers. Pattaya Beach is divided into 3 main zones-North, Central, and South Pattaya. The most peaceful beach is North Pattaya. Along the beach, there are superb hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls. Central and South Pattaya offer you various kinds of entertainments. Beer bars, Discotheques, and other nightlife attractions are found here.During weekends, many visitors come from Bangkok for water sports and leisure activities such as parasailing, surfing, banana boats and jet skis. You can hire a boat to offshore islands such as Koh Larn, Koh Sak and koh Krok. If you take a speedboat, it takes only 15 minutes to these islands. How to get there: By car: Take the Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway (highway No.7). The Motorway is connected with Bangkok Outer Ring Road.(highway No.9) By bus: Bus services are available at Bangkok’s Northern Bus Terminal (Morchit) and the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai). When you arrive Pattaya, take Songthaews to Pattaya Beach. By Taxi: A private hire taxi is available from anywhere in Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi airport. It is the most convenient way to Pattaya.
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| Siam Square Bangkok |
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| Over the last few years Siam Square has become the zenith of shopping experience in Bangkok. As the name suggests this is a square stretching out to Rama 1 Road, Chulalongkorn University grounds and Henri Dunant Road. It is packed with every variety of shop and predominantly caters to Bangkok’s young and beautiful. This is not a place for discount buys – the clothes and accessories here are likely to be full price, and you may be left wondering where these young people get their money from! Home to Bangkok’s addition to the Hard Rock Café franchise, Siam Square is also full of pubs, clubs (CM2 for one), hotels (such as the Novotel) and small cafes and fast-food outlets. Bangkok’s British Council is in Siam Square. This has a good library if you want to spend some quiet time. There’s also a couple of cinema’s playing the latest Hollywood blockbusters. To add to its convenience, the square is connected by walkways to surrounding shopping centres such as Mah Boon Krong (famous for sales of mobile telephones and related technologies). Siam Square is also famous for Centre Point – a meeting place for the young which offers music from live bands and a multitude of little cafes where you can buy your designer teas and coffees. A radio station pumps music out of loudspeakers at all hours during the day and evening. If you want to sit and watch TV, there’s a giant LCD screen right in the middle of the square! Although Centre Point is strictly for the young and trendy, Siam Square’s shopping experience is a must for everyone. Expect to spend at least half a day here. How to get there: By far the quickest way to get to Siam Square is by BTS – Siam Square is the main interchange station. A taxi from the central Bangkok will cost 50-60 Baht depending on traffic. The following buses will get you there: Bus number: 15, 16, 21, 25, 29, 34, 36, 40, 45, 47, 48, 54, 73, 79, 113, 20, Air-conditioned bus number: 1, 2, 8, 28 CR.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_Siam_Square.asp |
| Sanam Luang Bangkok |
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| Sometimes known as the ‘Royal Park’ or ‘Royal Field’, Sanam Luang is right in the centre of the Rattanakosin (‘Old City’) part of Bangkok. A large oval-shaped park, Sanam Luang has a number of royal connections and is where the King appears during his annual 5 December birthday celebrations. Royal cremations are also held here and it is also the venue for the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony. From February to May you can see Kite Flying at the park. There are often competitions for the most ornate and most beautiful kites. It’s very interesting to walk around Sanam Luang in the early evening – you can see fortune tellers (‘Mor Doo’), people selling a variety of wares, and even masseurs offering traditional massage in the open! Details: Sanam Luang is right in the centre of Bangkok’s main tourist attractions and you can see many of them from the park. It is about 15 minutes walk to Khao San Road from the park. How to get there: There are no BTS or MRT stations in this area. Probably the fastest way to get there is Express Boat stopping at Banglampoo Pier. The following buses will get you there: Bus number: 3, 15, 30, 32, 43, 44, 59, 64, 70, 80, 123, 201 Air-conditioned bus number: 6, 7, 12, 39, 44 Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_Sanam_Luang.asp |
| Patpong Bangkok |
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| Patpong is a main nightlife attraction in Bangkok for tourists. The area is the street that connects Silom Road and Surawong Road. Along the street are shops, go-go bars and clubs. Patpong is famous for sex shows and a tourist-centric night market. A busy night market aimed at tourists is also located in Patpong. The street stalls alongside the road offer just about everything you want – a good place to pick up gifts for people back home. How to get there: The nearest BTS Station is Saladaeng and the nearest MRT station is Silom. From both Saladaeng and Silom you need to walk down Silom Road away from Lumpini Park. When you see a McDonald’s on your left, Patpong is on your right. Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_Patpong.asp |
Safari World Bangkok |
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Details: Safari World is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. Admission for an adult (Thai) is 530 Baht and 380 Baht for a child.
Admission for an adult (Foreigner) is 900 Baht and 600 Baht for a child.
Contact: 99 Ram Inthra 1 Road Kilometer 9, Minburi District Bangkok, 10510 Thailand Safari World boasts both Asia's largest open-air zoo and whale-and-dolphin show. Children will find the Safari World to be a fun and exciting place as it offers many animal shows. Orangutans, birds, sea lions, and elephants also perform tricks. Central to Safari World is a slow car cruise through Savanna populated by lions, tigers, giraffes, rhinoceros, zebras, cheetahs, and ostriches. Safari World is located on Ramintra Road, Km.9, Min Buri, Bangkok For more info please call 0-2518-1000 Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/Bangkok_Safari_World.asp |
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Bangkok |
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| The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew really are places you must visit while you are in Bangkok. Both have considerable historical significance and are extremely beautiful places to see.
The Grand Palace was built in 1782 by King Rama I who established Bangkok as Thailand’s new capital. The palace was to be bigger and grander than palaces built in the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya eras to underscore the significance of the change of capital. The result was a palace of jewels and gold and splendor like never seen before in Thailand. The Grand Palace remained the Royal Family’s official residence from 1782 to 1946. The last king to live there was King Chulalongkorn. Wat Pra Kaew was built to house the Emerald Buddha which was returned to Thailand after Thailand’s the capture of Vientiane in 1778. The Emerald Buddha is the most important representation of the Buddha in Thai Buddhism. To pray before the Emerald Buddha is to make merit, and although this is an important place on any visitor’s itinerary, it is important to recognise that this is a place of worship and should be respected as such. You must dress appropriately before guards will permit you to enter the Palace. If you do not have long sleeved shirts/blouses or long trousers or dresses/skirts with you, it is possible to hire cloth at the gates of the Palace. This cloth can be wrapped around you and worn as a 'Sarong' or across your shoulders. Under no circumstances must you point your feet at the Emerald Buddha – to do so is sacrilege. If you can not cross you legs, avoid sitting down. If you do point your feet at the Buddha image, you could be ejected. Photography inside the Emerald Buddha Chapel is strictly forbidden. This is not just a requirement of the chapel; taking pictures of Buddha images is against the law. Details: Admission fee is 400 Baht. The fee also includes tickets to the Coin Pavillion, Vimanmek Mansion and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, all of which are worth seeing in their own right. The site is open 08:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 01:00 p.m. - 03:30 p.m. Tel: +66 2224 3328, +66 2226 0255 Fax: +66 2225 9158 How to get there: The Grand Palace and Wat Pra Kaew are in the Banglamphu area of Bangkok – the ‘Old City’. You can take a taxi or Tuk Tuk. The following buses will get you there: Bus Number: 1, 35, 44,47, 123, 201 Air-conditioned Bus Number: 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 25, 39, 44, 82 |
| Muay Thai Fight Bangkok |
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| Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) is a true martial art. If you love boxing and fighting, an experience to see a real fight in the stadium will make up your trip in Bangkok. The leading Muay Thai stadiums and the biggest fights are in Bangkok. Bangkok’s two leading Muay Thai stadiums are Lumpini Stadium and Ratchadamnoen Stadium. Lumpini Stadium Fights at Lumpini are regarded as being slightly better than those at Ratchadamnoen, although for the novice it would be extremely difficult to tell the difference. It is also probably the more famous of the two stadiums. The stadium opened in 1956 to promote Thai boxing both in Thailand and abroad. Many non-Thai fighters compete here, and as the interest in the sport continues to explode, the stadium these days has much more of an international feel about it. It is one of the few places in Thailand where betting is permitted. Details: Tickets are priced from 500 Baht to 1,500 Baht depending on the fight, the fighters, and whether you sit ringside. Fights take place Tuesday and Friday from 06:30 p.m., Saturday afternoons 05:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m., and Saturday nights from 08:30 p.m. Address: Lumpini Stadium Rama IV Road, Bangkok Tel: +66 2252 8765, +66 2251 4303, +66 2253 7702, +66 2253 7940 How to get there: The nearest BTS to Lumpini Stadium is Sala Daeng station and the nearest MRT is Lumpini station. From both it will cost around 50 Baht to get a taxi down Rama IV Road to the stadium. Ratchadamnoen Stadium In 1941 Ratchadamnoen became the first Muay Thai stadium in Bangkok, although construction of the site was not completed until after the Second World War (the first match taking place in 1945). The rules and regulations used in the modern sport were established at this stadium. Like Lumpini, Ratchadamnoen stadium now sees a lot of western fighters involved in the sport and westerners consistently make up reasonable numbers in the audience. Details: Ratchadamnoen Stadium is open Monday and Wednesday at 06:00 p.m., Thursday at 05:00 p.m. and 09:00 p.m., and Sunday at 04:00 p.m. and 08:00 p.m. Admission is 1,000 Baht to 2,000 Baht depending on the fight, the fighters, and whether you sit ringside. Tel: +66 2281 4205, +66 2280 1084 How to get there: Ratchadamnoen Stadium is on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue. The most convenient way to get there is to use Tuk Tuk or Taxi. Cr.http://www.discoverythailand.com/ |
