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Dusit Zoo
Anuradhapura was to continue for six hundred years as the national
capital. But internecine struggles for the royal succession grew,
and it became more and more vulnerable to the pressures of South...
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Erawan Shrine
In 1953 the Thai Hotel and Tourism Co. started the construction of Erawan
hotel. When it was near completion in 1956, the management consulted an
astrologer for an auspicious date for its grand...
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Grand Palace
For just about 150 years, Bangkok's Grand Palace was not only the home
of the King and his court, but also the entire administrative seat of
government. Within the crenelated walls were the country's...
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Jim Thompson
The Thai houses that Jim Thompson collected in the 1960's
get mentioned prominently in most guide books, but the museum doesn't
get many visitors. It is rather off the beaten track, but still worth
a visit...
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National Museum
The National Musuem lies in the grounds of the former
Wang Na, the 'front palace' which was built for the second king, a sort
of crown prince (Thailand has no law of primogeniture. The king traditionally
named...
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Snake Farm
The Snake Farm or Queen Saowapha Memorial Institute, formerly
the Pasteur Institute, is set up to produce anti-venom serum for snake-bite
victims nationwide. Venomous snakes including the king cobra...
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Suan Pakkad Palace
This collection of traditional Thai houses was brought together by Prince
and Princess Chumbhot in 1952. Some of the houses belonged to the prince's
family and all are more than a century old. The buildings...
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Vimanmek Mansion
Billed as the world's largest teakwood building, Vimanmek
Mansion was built as a royal residence in the first few years of the 20th
century. It was only used for a few years before it fell into disuse and
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Wat Arun
Its the star of many a "visit Thailand" poster.
Perhaps a better known symbol of Bangkok than the Grand Palace. Its Wat
Arun, "the Temple of the Dawn." Unfortunately, being a cover
model has its...
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Wat Po
Just behind the opulent extravagance of the Temple of
the Emerald Buddha stands Wat Phra Chetuphon, which is more commonly known
by its old name of Wat Po. Most western tourists don't get pas...
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