Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi (population 52,000) is the gateway to Kanchanaburi Province. For most visitors it holds precisely one sight of interest, namely the Bridge over the River Kwai, the start of the infamous World War II Death Railway to Burma (Myanmar), although there is an increasingly thriving backpacker scene taking advantage of the chilled-out riverside vibe. More foreign visitors are discovering why Thais know it as one of the most beautiful provinces in the country with its easily accessible waterfalls and national parks.

recomment to go by train
Trains leave Bangkok's Thonburi Train Station at 07:45 and arrive at Kanchanaburi at 10:20, also at 13:45 and arriving at 16:35. You may be interested in buying a ticket all the way to the River Kwai Bridge, since these two trains are the only ones which cross the bridge each day. Since December 2005, the fare is 100 baht for foreigners..
Be warned that reaching Thonburi Station from Khao San Road is harder than it looks; tuk-tuk drivers will try to charge you outrageous rates, and walking involves crossing two bridges and looping back a ways. The best way is probably to take the passenger boat from Banglamphu Pier and connect to a cross-river ferry that reaches the railway pier, then walk or take the open minibus from there.
Return trains leave at 07:25 and 14:48 from the main railway station; from the River Kwai Bridge they leave 6 minutes earlier. Riding 3rd class is an adventure in itself, and a must do for everyone who hasn't travelled this way before.
Both train services continue to/from Nam Tok (17 baht), the current terminus of the Death Railway. The 10:30 train has a special tourist section, where the low, low price of 300 baht gets you air-con, a soft drink and a certificate of having ridden the Death Railway. This service has occasionally been operated by a steam engine, but usually uses an ordinary diesel DMU, and railfans will have to content themselves with the Japanese-era steamers plinthed at the main and bridge stations.

Bridge over the River Kwai
Located some 3 km north of Kanchanaburi (down New Zealand Rd off Saeng Chuto), this iron bridge (Saphan Mae Nam Kwae) across the Kwae Yai river is the main attraction for many visitors. Immortalized in the famous movie and novel, it was a part of the infamous Death Railway to Burma, constructed by POWs working for the Japanese in hellish conditions during World War 2. Some 16,000 POWs and 100,000 Asian workers died during the railway construction. The present iron bridge is the second wartime incarnation (a part of the original can be found in the War Museum), but 2 central 'boxy' spans were rebuilt after the war to replace three sections destroyed by Allied bombing.
You can cross the bridge on foot. While the center of the track has been thoughtfully turned into a steel-plated walkway and there are little side platforms between the spans for sightseeing and avoiding trains, there are no guardrails so vertigo sufferers and small children should steer clear.
The State Railway of Thailand operates a little tourist train with which you can drive across the bridge and back again, at 20 baht for the 15 minute round trip.

Art Gallery and War Museum
This well-signposted complex is located about 50 metres from the bridge and houses a bizarre collection of museums and exhibits, most of which are poorly maintained and labeled. Open 08:30-16:30 daily; admission to the whole lot is 30 baht.
War Museum. To your left as you enter is this four-story building encrusted with statues, which starts off with a little Burmese shrine but is mostly devoted to pre-WW2 Thai history through the ages and is filled with wall paintings of kings and racks of rusty pistols. There are good views of the bridge from the roof of the riverside building.
World War II and JEATH Museum. Lurking in the basement, this is the main drawcard and features a section of the first wooden bridge, recreations of the POW barracks and random military paraphernalia.
Jewelry Museum. Above the WW2 museum is the most bizarre section, housing (among other things) dusty stamp collections and a gallery with wall paintings of all Miss Thailand winners.

information: wikitravel

Alcazar Pattaya

The Alcazar Cabaret of Pattaya, Thailand is one of the major tourist attractions. Started by the Phettrakul Family more than 20 years ago Alcazar Cabaret, which is located on Pattaya 2nd Road, originally, was a small theatre of 350 seats with 40 employees. It is said that the show was not well received in the early days however the owners persevered and today Alcazar features a theatre with a capacity of 1,200 seats & 440 employees. The theatre is equipped with state of art light & sound system featuring the ultra high tech “Circle surround sound DTS system” & the most modern computer technology. Today, the Alcazar Cabaret is World Class!.

The Happiness for a Whole Family!Daily Show: 6:30 p.m. • 8:00 p.m.• 9:30 p.m.Any Holidays 5:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.(Extra ShowTime for long weekend, time will be advice in advance)Best of the Best!

Map: www.alcazarpattaya.com

Phutthamonthon

Phutthamonthon (Thai: พุทธมณฑล, also often called Buddha Monthon) is a Buddhist park in the Phutthamonthon district, Nakhon Pathom Province of Thailand, west of Bangkok. It is highlighted by a 15.87 m (52 foot) high Buddha statue, which is considered to be the highest free-standing Buddha statue of the world.

The park was created in 1957 (which was the year 2500 in the Thai Buddhist Era) on the basis of an idea of Thailand's prime minister, Phibunsongkhram. The park covers an area of about 400 hectares, which in traditional Thai units is 2500 rai. Construction started on July 29, 1955, and the park was inaugurated on the Vaisakh Bucha day (May 13) in 1957.

After a long pause construction on the park resumed in 1976; notably, the main Buddha statue was built after that time. Already designed in 1955 by art professor Silpa Bhirasri, the statue was cast in 1981. Given the name Phra Si Sakkaya Thotsaphonlayan Prathan Phutthamonthon Suthat by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, it is located at the centre of the park. Around the statue are sites memorialising the four main stations in the life of Buddha: his birth symbolized by seven lotus flowers, his Enlightment under the Bodhi tree, his first sermon and his death. Another important building is the marble viharn, which contains the entire buddhist canon engraved in 1418 marble stelas.


infomation from wikipedia

Special Thanks : Photo by Mameaw bc.17

Taringchan floating Market

TALINGCHAN FLOATING MARKET

On the bank of Bangkhunsri Canal, also known as Chakphra Canal, life still retains the atmosphere and lifstyle of atraditional Thai waterside community : Temples, houses, shopsand boats with people selling all manner of goods just as inold Bangkok. There are farms, vegetable gardens and orchardswhere local fruit such as mangos,jackfruit, plums and kathonare grown.



A semi- rural market in natural surroundings, open on Saturdays and Sundays,from 7 o'clock in the morning. Local farmers bring fresh vegetable,fruit, fish and aquatic animals to sell, each in its season. There are also floating food shops on rafts sellingThai food, sweets and handicraft from rural craftsmen. Canalboat trips to experience the waterside lifestyle and listen tothe old time music are arranged at various times during the day.

http://www.bangkok.go.th/bmaeng/talingchan/talingchan_floating_market.html

Thanks Photo by My friend : mameaw BC.17

Songkran Festival at Silom Road 15-04-08

A lots of people!!!!! but it's very fun
They're play all night!

Thai massage

History of Thai Massage

Buddhism was born in India where the monks at that time had a vast knowledge of medical care and were experienced herbalists as well. When the religion spread to the other parts of Asia, the monks also took their medical practices with them as part of the religions growth. This formed the roots of Thai Massage.
It was believed that the Traditional Thai Massage was introduced to Thailand over 2500 years ago by Shivago Komarpaj (Jivaka Kumarabhacca), who was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha. This Traditional Thai Massage has the recipient in yoga-like positions during the course of the massage to aid its therapeutic effects.

Shivago Komarpaj (Jivaka Kumarabhacca)

When Buddhism reached Thailand (which was formally known as Siam) during the 3rd century BC, the temples that were built did not only deliver the religion but incorporated schools where education in medicinal techniques took place; massage and other healing techniques were also taught in these monasteries.
In the past, most of people, but especially women, were not educated; they could not read or write. In Thailand, the Buddhist monks were men, and women were not allowed to get close to them. Only the men could go to the temple to learn and practice the healing techniques, which included massage. They were taught by teachers (monks), who followed the writings in the instruction manuals about the use of healing methods; these were in ancient Pali texts that were written by the monks. These trained men verbally handed there knowledge and skills to their own families which cascaded through the generations. This ensured the continued duration of Traditional Thai Massage.
In 1776, many of the texts were destroyed by the Burmese (now Myanmar) who invaded Siam. King Rama III commanded his people to collect the remaining fragments of the original texts, preserving them together with the inscribed statues and paintings that can still be seen in Pra Chetupon Temple in Bangkok(commonly known as Wat Pho)










The ancient painting of body maps on the wall of Wat Pho














The statues in the garden of Wat Pho


Thai Massage is quite different from what most western people perceive as massage. The main difference is that it is practiced fully clothed on a floor mat, where oils or lotions are not necessary.
Traditional Thai Massage, has many other names and is also known as:

Thai Ancient Massage ‘Nuad Paen Bo’Rarn’ (massage traditional/ancient);
Thai Yoga Massage;
Thai Classical Massage;
Thai Bodywork, etc.
Thai massage techniques can be used on many parts of body such as the thumbs, elbows, palms, forearms, feet, and knees include: rocking, rhythmic muscle compression, assisted yoga positions and stretching.
The intention of Traditional Thai Massage is to guide the body, mind, and spirit into balance and harmony, providing an opportunity for self-healing. The practitioner always begins the session with "Puja"(worship), a moment of centring and connection, paying attention to Promwihan Sii, the Four States of Mind:

loving kindness,
compassion,
vicarious joy, and
equanimity.
This practice helps both the practitioner and the receiver to enter a state of meditation, to be mindful of prana (energy and breathing), creating an empty vessel to receive healing energy and to achieve freedom from attachment. During Puja, the practitioner recognizes and asks for assistance from the lineage of teachers (God, Buddha, Dr. Jivaka, their own personal teacher). The practitioner checks whether they are sure they are okay with doing the session and with working with the person on the mat. They ask for healing for the receiver, them self, and anyone else they know who needs healing, plus the world and the earth.
Please Note: The traditional therapeutic practice of Thai Massage that is at our clinic is carried out by a professionally qualified practitioner and is not to be confused with the any other service, including those of a sexual nature. More information click.

Information : http://www.rimsiam.com/history.html

Songkran Festival

Joyful Songkran festival
Due to our hot politic, this April seems to be hotter than last year. Luckily, the pleasant Songkran festival comes to alleviate our hot situation.
Not only Thailand held this festival but also Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Sibsongpanna State in China and Srilanka.
The word “Songkran” means move or change so this festival is the period that the sun moves close to our earth and all southeastern people regard this time as their new year. Moreover, this period is also the harvest season.
India is the first country holding this festival before the end of the year but there wasn’t water war as today. After this festival spread over the Asia, water started to play the vital role in celebration, being the symbol of richness.
There are three days for this festival :
First day is called Songkran day, the last day of the year. People will clean their home to welcome the coming new year.
Second day is Wan Nao. People will bathe the Buddha image and all children will Rod-nam-dum-hua (pour water on the hands of revered elders and ask for blessing) their parents. Furthermore, they believed that saying the rough word on that day will bring the bad luck.
The last is Payawan Day, the beginning day of New Year. People will make merit for their happiness. In the north, they will bring a timber to prop the big tree for their long life. All male and female teenagers will water each other for removing all bad things. This is only one day that they will meet each other, doing activities at the temple together.
Now this belief is still visible only in the up-country because most people put more importance on water war. Cold water and ice replace Num-ob (Thai perfume). Powder and …. are new Songkran charm. Water war at Kao Sarn Road in Bangkok, Road around Chiangmai moat, Kao Nheaw Road in Khon kaen reflex new Thai Songkarn lifestyle.
Change can happen everywhere, it isn’t wrong. It is inevitable. It is the way the world turns. For some it’s good for it’s not. Still this festival is remains wonderful roots and charm.

Thanks information from : http://www.at-bangkok.com/

koh kret

Koh Kret

it's a good place peace and natural Island.


we had old temple and old culture. You can see something of the community life. It's quiet and we were envious of that. Bangkok is a city where there is always noise.


If you like quiet, if you'd like to buy some ornaments or pots for your garden or house, if you'd like to explore a little island not far away and escape the metropolis then, Koh Kret is the answer.


we had favorite dessert and pot.


So how you can go?


-I present you can go by boat it better than bus ^_^


you can go by boat at tha chang port and get off at nonthaburi port.


and then we have a boat go to koh kret it's price about 40-50 Bath.


Or you can go with tour.. for more information : http://www.thaiticketmajor.com/travel/boat08_eng.php

place for relax day

Some place for relax day or when you want to runaway from something which you feel bad.

This place that I like. This is a public garden in bangkok city.

you'll see natural of place and people.

Inspire can happen here too.

you'll forget everything when you came here.