Monday, April 28, 2014

Bangkok 2004

Thailand is an interesting country and I have been in Bangkok 3 or 4 times. I created this blog now a few years later to be able to capture images and some features of my travels there and to Ayuthaya to help others appreciate the old Kingdom of Siam!


MBK mall downtown Bangkok


Lots of traffic!


Crossing the Chao phraya river to the Temple of Dawn




The giant Golden Buddha



Wat Pho palace



Ayuthaya - ancient city



Buddhist temple - over 90% of the population is Buddhist


River cruise and lunch from Ayuthaya to Bangkok


Jim Thompson House, Bangkok - he is credited with developing the silk trade and 
building the Thai economy


Canals in Bangkok


Summer Palace in Aythaya