Dawn, existed long before the founding of Bangkok. King Taksin who reigned in the 17th century A.D. chose this sanctuary as his royal temple and also gave it its present name. The journey up to the higher sections of the sanctuary travels past several splendid images including various mythological and religious figures such as the Moon God, Soma. Over the years the temple was further extended and decorated and the central 'prang' of the building complex grew taller and taller. It symbolizes Meru, the Holy Mountain, upon which the Earth rests. The Hindu god Indra that rides on the three-headed elephant, Erawan, was also included in the impressive temple complex of Wat Arun. The main tower and magnificent decor of the buildings are one of the most famous sights inThonburi,...  (less)

of King Rama The First, a smaller temple complex already existed. The stylishly decorated buildings of Wat Pho developed in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today some of the buildings have a religious function whereas others form sections of an impressive museum. More than a thousand Buddha statues, some of them having originated from the early capital cities of Ayuthaya and Sukhothai, highlight the religious significance of Wat Pho. Thus those who come here are not only keen to inspect its treasures but they are also fascinated by the thousands of years old religious faith of the temple's former inhabitants. Covering almost eight hectares the temples of Wat Pho provide a remarkable variety of interest and several opportunities for meditation and relaxa...  (less)

Clips from the region near the city include a floating market, a crocodile show, and an historic pageant featuring elephants and a mock battle. The ruined city of Ayutthaya, a much older capital of Thailand, then known as Siam, is noted for its Buddhist temples. Buddhist monks and images of the Buddha are featured at the nearby Wat Yai Chai Mongknon.BAT01 High rise buildings Bangkok BAT02 Evening skyline Bangkok BAT03 Traffic jam BAT04 Traffic in Bangkok BAT05 Bangkok street BAT06 Street market with vegetables BAT07 High rises &shacks BAT08 Chao Phraya River BAT09 Barges on river Bangkok BAT10 River boat pilot with city BAT11 Interior express boat BAT12 Express boat landing BAT13 Hotels from river boat BAT14 Monk &other...  (less)

of the city centre at the floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Here, men and women travel on the canals by sampan amid a fertile landscape. Fruit, vegetables, flowers and all manner of goods are available and many of the boats have a kitchen in which fresh food is prepared to satisfy hearty appetites.Back in the city we visit some of its most important sights such as the Wat Phra Kaeo, The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the most important place of worship for the Thai people. Bangkok's most important landmark is also its most beautiful temple complex, a wonderful work of art comprising numerous splendid buildings. Today the Royal Grand Palace is used for national ceremonies and coronations. During the city's early years it was origina...  (less)

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speeding on the highway are all forerunners of the new century. Old and new, rich and poor, backwards and ultra modern; Bangkok is a place of controversies. In the buzzing of the 8 million person metropolis, the Royal Palace and the buddhist monasteries are islands of peace and silence. One can see a 5 ton Buddha statue, temples covered with marble, mirrors and gold, and relics each more beautiful than the previous one. We can take a trip from Bangkok to the ruins of the ancient capital of Ayutthaya walk across the famous bridge of the River Kwai, or explore the beaches of Pattaya.Grand Palace The flower market Wat Po Chao Praya-Klong Chinatown The democracy Monument The Parliemant Marble temple Floating Market (D. S.) River Kwai elephant park (Sayde) Ayutth...  (less)

huge Wat Pho temple with its 150 foot-long reclining Buddha, and the Royal Chapel with its thirty-inch emerald Buddha, perhaps the most sacred object in the realm. Explore the notorious Pat Phong Street in the city's red-light district. Stroll through the Rose Garden Resort and the heavenly Bangrak flower market. Attend boxing and sword fighting events uniquely Thai spectacles that combine grace and fury in this one-of-a kind tour  (less)

famous reclining Buddha, the city palaces and exotic markets, taking also a trip on the canals that penetrate the city that have on floating markets. The Road to Chiang Mai: Bangkok, Oriental City... (Copyright _ 2002 - 48 minutes) covers the city of Bangkok and its surroundings. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.  (less)

Temple Of The Emerald Buddha, that is highly revered by the Thai people. The city's most important landmark is also its most beautiful temple complex, a wonderful work of art comprising golden Chedis and numerous resplendent buildings. The River Kwai Bridge: the film of the same name made the bridge world famous.In Kanchanaburi the railway spans the wide River Kwai and this bold construction consists of steel and concrete, not wood as was depicted in the film. A bridge that symbolises the brutality of war built by thousands of prisoners of war under the command of the Japanese. Thirteen kilometres north of Bang-In is the former capital of ancient Thailand, Ayutthaya.The most famous historic site in Thailand has retained its exotic appear...  (less)

Thailand, first attained importance at the end of the 18th century under the newly developed Chakri Dynasty when it became their seat of government. The epoch of the Chakri kings still exists today and although the great palace district no longer serves as the king's residence it is still one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok. Wat Suthat is located in the eastern district of old Angkok and is one of the city's oldest temples. Construction of the temple began shortly after the coronation of the first Chakri monarch, King Rama The First. Prior to its completion during the reign of King Rama The Third, three other kings were responsible for the creation of the Buddhist sanctuary that covers an area of more than forty thousand square metres. ...  (less)

Krung Thep, has been closely associated with its canals. The most important sanctuary in the city's historic royal palace in Bangkok is Wat Phra Keo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, with its highly visible gilded Chedi. The devotion to Buddhism of the Royal Thai Chakri Dynasty is displayed here in impressive style. One treasure in particular stands out, the Emerald Buddha, the temple's most sacred object. Boat tours through the Klongs, narrow and extensive canals, are a good way to enjoy the city's sights. Even though the Klongs are not as important as they were a century or more ago they are an atmospheric reminder of the past. It is not surprising that Bangkok was once referred to as 'The Venice of the East'. Even though shipping is no longer imp...  (less)