If we were asked to represent three South-East Asian capitals by tropical fruits, we might think of clean, green Singapore as a fresh lime, and richer-flavoured Kuala Lumpur, perhaps as a ripe pineapple. Employing this imagery, the association that immediately springs to mind for Bangkok. Is the king of tropical treats, the delicious, delightful and delectable durian. Capital on an unsuspecting new arrival, fresh from Don Muang airport. But beware, like the durian, Bangkok. City not only has a strong and.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Built in 1910 on the bank of Bangbon Canal, the community temple of Bangbon Tai or south Bangbon was formerly called Wat Mai-Ta-Cheuy after its founder, Ta Cheuy whose name was carved on the arch of the door to the ubosot, before King Rama VI granted it the official name of Wat Bangbon. 33 Moo 3 Eakkachai Road Bangbon Sub-District Bangbon District.

WAT SAI AND FLOATING MARKET. This Mahanikai sect temple was built in the Ayutthaya period and restored during the reigns of King Rama IV and King Rama V. This circular tower stands on a lotus-shaped base, and the finial of the bell is in the form of a lotus bud. Its original bell has now been replaced by a drum.

The magnificent Wat Arun as seen from the river. Tuesday, July 17, 2007. This is an outstanding example of Rama II period architecture in late Ayutthaya style. It has a two-tiered roof with glazed ceramics, and pediments decorated with wooden carvings depicting Warunthep. The interior murals were painted during the Third and Fifth Reigns. Phra Phutthathammitsararatchalokthatdilok,the principal Buddha. Version of the Ramayana epic. Has flourished throughout the Ra.

It is a four-sided structure with a four-tiered roof and a corridor in the back. 5 16 23 50 70 72 99 201. 3 5 9 505 509.

This temple, formerly called Wat Lingkob, was restored and given to the Mon people f their religious rites by Somdet Phra Bowonratchao Krom Phraratchawangbowon Mahasenanurak, who also gave the temple its present name. In 1919, it was transferred to the Thammayutti sect. It is well-known for the study of Buddhist scripture. In the temple grounds on the bank of Chao Phraya River, this park is used for recreational and religious activities.

Over the years it was known by various names. King Rama VI eventually ordered the name to be changed finally, as it had the same name as a temple Bang Yireuatai in Thonburi, Wat Inthara. The alcove features stucco figures caricaturing politicians. 3 9 30 32 33 43 49 53 64 65.

In reply, the king promised the Abbot a new temple if his prediction came true, and, on his accession, he ordered the temple to be entirely renovated. There are four Khmer-style stupas of different sizes.

Original name of this temple was Wat Tai Talat. He later sent his son to educated there. The name was changed to W Moliloksuttharam by King Rama III. Its do and windows are painted in the kammalor style. Listed by Fine Arts Dept.

The main chapel dates from the reign of King Rama III. The exterior door panels are inlaid with mother-of-pearl, the interiors painted with gilded lacquer. Murals depict stories and characters from Chinese literature, and pictures of the virtuous Chinese holy men, Hok, Lok and Siew. E t Talat Phlu Pier.