Lebua City Guide

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SIAM NIRAMIT

AKSRA THEATER

NATIONAL TEATER

SALA CHALERMKRUNG ROYAL THEATER

THAI CLASSICAL DANCE


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Siam Niramit features modern Thai cultural performances with specialtechniques that are of international standards in a luxurious theatre with acapacity of more than 2,000 seats.

During the shows, staged by over 150 performers in wonderful costumes, all

spectators will be taken to the lands beyond imagination influenced by Thailiteratures and Thai common beliefs. The shows also include the history of eachregion of Thailand and the countrys arts and cultural heritage.

Information : Tel. 02-649-9222Open Daily : 17.30-22.00 hrs.Show times : 20.00 hrs.

Location :MRT Metro -opposite Thailand Cultural Centre

Thailand Cultural Centre Station

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Thai traditional performance under the name: Aksra Hun Lakhon Lek. Itsadvanced, fully-equipped stage with 600 spectator seats has been built toaccommodate spectacular performances, a combination of Thai traditionalpuppet shows and other forms of entertainment such as orchestralperformances and classical dances.

The amazing shows feature elaborate scenes and stories taken from theRamayana epic and Japanese or Korean songs. The theatre also houses asouvenir shop and bar with a panoramic terrace.

Information : Tel. 0 2677 8888Open : Tuesday-Sunday 10.00-22.00 hrs.Show times : Tue.-Fri. 19.00 hrs.

: Sat.-Sun. 13.00 hrs and 19.00 hrs.

Ticket price : 800 baht

Location : BTS Sky Train_Victory Monument Station

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It is located next to the National Museum near Sanam Luang Ground. Thetheatre features performances ofkhon, a Thai mask dance drama, on the firstSaturday and Sunday of every month, at 13.30 and 17.00 hours. And on the lastFriday of every month at 17.00 hours, Sisuk Nattakam Group of the Fine ArtsDepartment stages lakhon, another type of Thai classical dance drama.

Please note that;*** Interested persons please contact to concierge for checking the currentprogram. ***

Information : Tel. 02-224-1342

Location : Na Phrathat Road, Bangkok

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On the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibolsaccession to the throne in 2006, Sala Chalermkrung Foundation, the Tourism

Authority of Thailand, and the Crown Property Bureau jointly organized SalaChalermkrung Khon Project to follow the Kings footsteps in preserving Thaiheritage and sharing it with the rest of the world. Khon or Thai Classical Masked

Dance Drama is the acme of Thai dramatic arts, which usually draws its storiesfrom the Indian epic Ramayana.

Information : Tel. 0 2224 4499 www.salachalermkrung.com

Show times : Every Friday/Saturday at 19.30 hrs.

Ticket prices : 1,000 and 1,200 baht

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To make traditional Thai style dinner more memorable, many restaurants inBangkok not only provide their guests with the subtle blend of unique tastes andfine artistic skills of Thai food, but they also feature authentic Thai dances withclassical music. The unique, classic and delicate movements of performersdressed exquisitely in traditionally embroidered costumes have been created and

well developed to entertain the spectators since ancient times.

Please note that;

*** Interested persons, please contact our conciergefor checking the current program. ***


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VIMANMEK PALACE (TEAK MANSION)

SUAN PAKKAD PALACE

M.R. KUKRITS HOME

JIM THOMPSONS HOUSE

KHAMTHIENG HOUSE


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The Vimanmek Palace () was built in 1900 by His Majesty King Rama

V by having the Munthatu Rattanaroj Residence in Chuthathuj Rachathan atKo Sichang, Chonburi, dismantled and reassembled in Dusit Garden. Thecelebration for the completion of Vimanmek Palace was held on March 27, 1901.It was used as a royal palace by King Rama V for five years until the completionof Amphorn Satharn Villa in 1906. In 1932, Vimanmek Palace was used only as astorage place of the Bureau of the Royal Household.

In 1982 Her Majesty Queen Sirikit asked permission of His Majesty King Rama IXto renovate Vimanmek Palace for use as a museum to commemorate King Rama

V by displaying his photographs, personal art and handicrafts, and to serve as ashowcase of the Thai national heritage. The palace is now a major touristattraction and is the world's largest golden teakwood mansion.

There are several other buildings in the compound that are worth visiting. Mostof them display a variety of artifacts and precious art objects. Some interesting

ones are:

Information : Tel. 0 2628 6300 # 5119-5121

Open Daily : 09.30 - 16.00 hrs. (Ticket booth closed at 15.15 hrs.)(Closed on public holidays)

Admission fee : 100 baht

For taxi : .Note : *** Proper dress is required. Women visitors must wear long skirts or long pants.Men in short pants are not allowed to enter. ****


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Suan Pakkad Palace, built by Prince and Princess Chumbhot of NakhonSawan, consists of five traditional Thai houses overlooking a beautiful garden.They were moved from Chiang Mai in 1952. The palace, which has been turnedinto a museum, displays works of art, antiques and everyday objects such asperfume bottles, betel-nut boxes and musical instruments.

Ban Chiang House The house keeps pottery and bronze jewellery discoveredat Ban Chiang, an important Bronze Age settlement in Northeastern Thailand,dating from around 1666 to 500 B.C. The ground floor houses a large collectionof minerals and sea shells.

Lacquer Pavilion The remarkable gold and black lacquer murals exhibitinghere depict events from the life of the Buddha and the Ramayana epic.

Information : Tel. 0 2245 4934, 0 2245 6368

Open Daily : 09.00 - 16.00 hrs.


Location : BTS Skytrain Phaya Thai Station

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Thailand's Prime Minister from 1974 to 1975, M.R. Kukrit Pramoj and hisbeautiful home on Soi Suan Phlu were often the focus of national politics duringtimes of turbulence, with journalists flocking outside. Today, thanks to the Kukrit80 Foundation, it's the public who now flock to see the elegant home of thisintellectual leader.

More than a museum, its five traditional teak houses on stilts were painstakingly

assembled under his supervision, a process that took over 20 years. Each isinter-connected and crammed full of fine-art treasures, not museum pieces buthis collection, like ceramics, precious furniture and Buddha images. There is alsoan interesting library, the stacks of books ranging from fiction to philosophyproof of his diverse interests, and a Thai-style pavilion used for public functions.The serene gardens are full of exotic plants, trees and flowers but most notablefor their bonsai-style trees, called 'mai dat' in Thai.

Opening Hours : Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays 10:00 - 17:00

Information : Tel. +66 (0)2 286 8185

Location : Soi Sathorn 3 or Soi Narathiwat: From BTS Chong Nonsi, cross Sathorn Road and walk down

Narathiwat Road, then turn left into Narathiwat Soi 7(should take about 20 minutes from BTS).


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This remarkable Thai-style wooden house once belonged to the late Mr. JimThompson, an American silk entrepreneur. The house, now a museum, displaysMr. Thompson's splendid collection of Asian artefacts and antiques.The lovely garden-enclosed compound sitting on the bank of the Saen SaebCanal would have gone completely unnoticed, had it not been for a legacy leftbehind by a middle-aged American man named Jim Thompson. His elegantresidential enclave, comprising six traditional Thai teakwood houses transported

from Ayutthaya and Bangkoks Ban Krua community, echoes Thompsons 30-yearlove affair with Southeast Asian art and cultural heritage

The same goes for his Thai house, which was no ordinary teakwood villacomplex filled with incongruous collections of antiques, but a breathing museum

even then that embodies Thompsons life-long passion and whimsical designchoices. One day in 1967, while at the height of his success, he mysteriouslydisappeared into the Malaysian jungle, and thus began the legacy of JimThompson

Information : Tel. +66 (0) 2 216 7368

Opening Hours : 09:00-17:00 (last guided tour at 17:00)

Location : Soi Kasemsan 2, opposite the National Stadium on Rama I Road.BTS : National Stadium

How to get there : Take exit 1 from the BTS National Stadium Station,turn right into Soi Kasemsan 2 and continue walking all the wayto the very end. The museum will be on your left-hand side.


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Khamtieng House is located in the compound of the Siam Society on AsokRoad (near MRT Sukumvit Station), this authentic northern Thai teak house wasbuilt in Chiang Mai in 1848.

It was move in perfect condition to Bangkok in 1963 in order to keep a specimenof the Lanna Thai style architecture for the younger generations.

Making of museum:

The timber house, with its characteristic KalaeorVshaped woodencarving at the apex of the gable, is regarded as one of the rareexamples of traditional Lanna architecture and art.

Khamthieng House: On display are equipment and tools used daily by farmersand fishermen in the North.The Asia Foundation and John D Rockefeller Foundation funded the project. On21 November 1966, His

Information : Tel: 02-260-2830-2Operation hour : Daily, 09:00-17:00 (except Sunday and Monday)


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NATIONAL MUSEUM

ROYAL BARGE MUSEUM

ARTS OF THE KINGDOM V EXHIBITION AND

ANANTA SAMAKHOM THRONE HALL

MUSEUM OF SIAM

ERAWAN MUSEUM

RATTANAKOSIN EXHIBITION HALL

BANGKOK SEASHELL MUSEUM

BANK OF THAILAND MUSEUM &

BANGKHUNPHROM PALACE


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Established in 1926 in the reign of King Rama VII, it is located within walkingdistance of the Grand Palace next to Thammasat University, this is the largestand most comprehensive museum in Southeast Asia. It contains an 18th centurypalace and a group of well-designed buildings, housing Thailand's artistictreasures from prehistoric to contemporary.

The National Museum houses three permanent exhibition galleries as follows:

1. The Thai History Gallery2. The Archaeological & Art History Collections3. The Decorative Arts & Ethnological Collections

Tours conducted at 9.30 hrs daily -- in English (on Wed and Thur), French (Wedand Thur), German (Thur) and Japanese (Wed).

Information : Tel. 0 2224 1370, 0 2224 1333, www.thailandmuseum.com

Open Daily : 09.00 - 16.00 hrs. except Mon, Tue and public holidays


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The museum can be reached by boat from Tha Chang Pier near the GrangPalace. It houses several royal barges used in Royal ceremonial processions onthe river.The most beautiful and important barge is the Suphannahong, the king'spersonal barge, which was built in 1911 in the reign of King Rama VI. It is 44.7meters long and 3.1 meters wide, being the largest and most elaborate dugoutin the world. The name, meaning "golden hongsa", came from the bow of thebarge carved into the shape of the head of a mythical bird called hongsa.

Another important barge is Narayana Songsuban, the newest royal vesselconstructed for King Rama IX. Its bow was carved in the shape of the HinduGod Narayana riding the Garuda.

Information : Tel. 0 2424 0004, www.thailandmuseum.com

Open Daily : 09.00 - 17.00 hrs.

Admission fee :50 baht

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This is another recommended place to admire exquisite Thai crafts. The result ofthe Arts of the Kingdom V Exhibition held in late December 2007 was verygratifying with great acclaim from Thais and foreigners alike. It displayed themasterpiece handiwork created by members of agricultural families, who learnedThai artistic skills from the Chitralada Arts and Crafts Centre under H.M. theQueens Royal Patronage

The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall is a two-storey white marble building

constructed during the reign of King Rama V. Ordered to be built by the Kingand designed by Italian architects; the magnificent dome building features theexquisite renaissance architecture. It once served as the site of the National

Assembly and was used to receive state guests. Now, some important royalceremonies and state meetings are held in this hall.

Note1: Shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Women are required to wearappropriate length skirts only. It seems to be inconvenient but the museum offers Thai wrapskirts and shawls at low prices.

Note2: The Grand Palace tour tickets can be used here within 7 days after purchasing date

Information : Tel. 0 2283 9411, 0 2283 9185, www.artsofthekingdom.com

Open : Tuesday-Saturday 10.00-20.00 hrs.

Tickets available : 10.00-19.00 hrs.

Admission Fee : 150 baht

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The Museum of Siam, opened in April 2008, is interesting in its modern styleand colorful presentations that narrate the whole story about Thai history. Themuseums beautiful neoclassic style building was once the Office of thePermanent Secretary for the Ministry of Commerce.

The museums latest technologies made your visit more exciting. There aremany things to see, read, listen to, think about and do. Intellectual interactive

games and presentations are installed for the stimulating effects upon thevisitors. The exhibition is divided into 16 rooms telling stories from theSuvarnabhumi period, the Siamese period, and the Thailand period to ThailandTomorrow. Besides, one additional section which is behind the informationcounter is dedicated to the history of the building itself.

Information : Tel: 02-622-2599

Location : Sanam Chai Road, next to Phra Ratchawang Police Station

and opposite Ratchabophit School

Open : 10:00-18:00 hrs (Tuesday-Sunday)

Admisson fee : Adults 300 Baht, child below 15 years old free of charge


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Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall is an interactive self learning centre with state-of-the-art multimedia technologies giving information on history, arts and cultureof the Rattanakosin era (since 1782). In a renovated building, there arealtogether 7 exhibition rooms each representing a part of the grandeur ofRattanakosin, the capital of Thailand

Visitors can view 4D multimedia spectacles presenting the beginning of the

Rattanakosin, see the most perfect model of the Grand Palace and the animationillustrating the legend of the Emerald Buddha, or enjoy the 360 multimediademonstrating various forms of entertainment in the Rattanakosin period.

Another fun part of the trip to this exhibition hall is to find yourselves actuallyparticipate in the animation tour around the Rattanakosin island. And on thefourth floor of the building, visitors can admire the magnificent view of theRatchadamnoen Road as well as a closer look of the Loha Prasat (Metal Castle)and the Golden Mount.

Information : Tel. 0 2621 0044, www.nitasrattanakosin.com

Open : Tue.-Fri. 11.00-20.00 hrs.Sat.-Sun. and Public holidays 10.00-20.00 hrs. (Closed on Mondays)

Admission fees : Adults 200 baht, Children 50 baht

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The most astonishing landmark of Samut Prakan Province is perhaps the ErawanMuseum. Since its completion, the colossal three-headed elephant statue (250tons in weight, 20 metres high and 39 metres long) standing on the pinkpedestal has become one of the most revered objects in the province, which hasattracted large numbers of worshippers. Hidden underneath the gigantic bronzesculpture of Airavata elephant is a 3-storey museum housing numerous pricelessantiques and religious objects. Many of them, in the past, were viewed assacred objects that brought fertility and prosperity to the land

The Erawan is not only the god Indras vehicle but also a symbol of the easterncosmography. Therefore, each floor of this museum symbolizes the Thai beliefof the universe. The basement represents the underwater world meanwhile thefirst floor represents Mount Meru, which is the centre of the universe accordingto the Buddhist belief. And the highest level, in the elephants belly, representsthe heaven above Mount Meru. The softly lit ground floor exhibits variousprecious antiques and the figure of the naga human which is a half serpent. Theupper level is beautifully decorated with the intricate stucco molding with five-

colored porcelain inlays, fanciful supporting pillars and stain glasses. The toplevel is adorned with the exquisite art depicting the solar system and it is wherethe ancient Buddha images are housed.

Information : Tel. 0 2371 3135 to 6

Open Daily : 08.00-17.00 hrs.

Admission fees : Adults 150 baht, children (6-15 yrs) 50 baht

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Bangkok Seashell Museum is a three-storey building, exhibiting more than 3,000specimens of 600 species of seashells from around the world.

Some of the interesting and rare ones are such as giant seashells andseashells of bivalve molluscs in beautiful colors from every corner of the world,rarely found seashells of Hoi Bai (marine shells in the family of Cypraeidea) andcones that can kill a human by only attacking with its poisonous dart, as well asshells of land snails and freshwater molluscs. In addition, there is a display ofunusual sea urchins and an exhibition of seashell artworks.

Information : Tel. 08 9681 3814

Open Daily : 10.00-20.00 hrs.

Admission fee : 200 Baht

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The palace was once the residence of H.R.H. Prince Baripatra Sukhumbhand,the 33rd son of King Rama V. The construction of the main building (or tamnakyai) was finished in 1906 before another building called tamnak somdet wasbuilt to be the residence of his mother, H.M. Queen Sukhumala Marasri.Different ages of building resulted in different art styles of the whole palace. Butthey magically created the stunning impression for the beholders.

After the political transformation in 1932, the prince and his family moved toBandung, Indonesia and Bang Khunphrom palace was turned into the offices forseveral organizations. Since 1992, the palace has become the Bank of ThailandNational Museum featuring the princes life, the history of the central bank andTha (piere). To admire the beauty of the palace, visitors are welcomed with anadvance booking over the telephone so that the museum can arrange a tourguide for you.

Information : Tel. 0 2283 5286, 0 2283 6723

Open : Monday-Friday 09.30-16.00 hrs.

Admission fee : No admission fee

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THE QUEEN'S GALLERY

NATIONAL GALLERY

(ART GALLERY NATIONAL MUSEUM)

BANGKOK ART AND CULTURE CENTER

JAMJUREE ART GALLERY

TADU CONTEMPORALY ART GALLERY


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Located in the old royal mint and recognized as one of the most beautifulbuildings in Thailand, the National Gallery exhibits both classical andcontemporary arts of renowned Thai artists. Apart from the areas featuringpermanent and temporary exhibitions, the gallery consists of an auditorium anda recreational area.

Permanent exhibitions include collections of modern art by senior Thai artists.

King Rama VI and His Majesty King Bhumibol's oil paintings are also displayed.Temporary exhibitions include paintings, sculptures, prints and installations byboth Thai and foriegn artists.

Information : Tel. 0 2281 2224, 0 2282 0637

Open Daily : 09.00 - 16.00 hrs. except Monday, Tuesday, and official holidays


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Bangkok Art & Culture Centre collects and displays a wide variety of art worksincluding Thai and international contemporary art. Its dark cylindrical buildinghelps preserve the art works from bright day light. Inside, the spiral staircaseconveniently and continuously leads visitors to appreciate the works that areexhibited in each floor of this 9-storey building.

The centre features areas for the arts of all media, theatres, multipurposerooms, a public library, and parking. In addition, an art market is regularly heldin front of the building every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Information : Tel. 0 2214 6630 to 1, www.bacc.or.th

Open Daily : 10.00 21.00 hrs. except Mondays

Admission fee : None (except for some special exhibitions)

Location : BTS -Siam Station or National Stadium Station

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Professor Dr. Kasem Suwanagul was the rector of Chulalongkorn University; hehad realized how significant Thai arts were to Thai artists. Therefore he hadbeen collecting famous Thai artworks and assigned Cultural Center ofChulalongkorn University as an operative unit. Afterward, the increasingartworks were enough and ready to be exhibited to present chronological historyand evolution of Thai arts. To succeed his noble intention, on 5th December2001 (also The Kings Birthday), the Jamjuree Art Gallery was officiallyestablished.

Exhibited Contents : Rotating exhibition of artworks by savants,teachers, students and artists for public audience

Location : Jamjuree Building 8, Chulalongkorn University

Person in Charge : Cultural Center of Chulalongkorn University

Contact Person : Hunsa Khamliun, Art Gallery ManagerTel / Fax : 02-218-3709

Opening Time : Monday Friday: 10:00 19:00 hrs.Saturday Sunday: 12:00 19:00 hrs.


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Tadu Contemporary Art is part of a corporate art activity. It serves as a privateart center with no permanent collection,but with a rotation of contemporary artexhibitions and diverse cultural activities. Theatres, lectures and workshops forthe public and children, provided by art historians and artists are also importantparts of its programmes.

Information : Tel.(662)645-2461/645-2473/247-5555#2239-40: Fax.(662)645-2460/645-2473

Opening time : 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday - SaturdayClose on sunday and publics holiday

Address: 99/2 7th flr.,Barcelona motors Bldg,TiemruammitRoad,Huaykwang,Bangkok 10320 Thailand


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MUAY THAI

THAI PREMIER LEAGUE FOOTBALL

GOLF COURSE

BANGKOK HORSE-RACING


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Muay Thai or Thai Kick Boxing is a world famous martial art. It is considered bymany to be the most violent and exciting sports. The Muay Thai boxer wearsgloves and shorts, usually in red and blue, as international boxers do withadditional armbands and a headband, which has been blessed by his teacher.

Compared with international boxing, Muay Thai has a distinctive feature. In Thaiboxing, each part of the body such as fists, feet, knees, and elbows is allowed to

be used as a weapon to overcome the competitor. Moreover, its combination ofdancing and fighting is unique in style.

Before the match begins, each competitor will perform a dance, or what theycall Wai Kru, accompanied by traditional Thai music. Reasons for doing theperformance are to pay homage to gods and holy spirits for protecting, as wellas to pay respect to their instructors and opponent. A bout of Thai boxingconsists of 5 rounds, which lasts a total of 23 minutes. It takes 3 minutes tofight a round with a 2 minutes break between rounds.

Thai Boxing Training School & Boxing Stadiums in Bangkok***

Please note that;*** Interested persons, please contact our conciergefor checking the current program. ***


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The Thai Premier League ( Thai: ) is Thai professional league for

association football clubs. At the top of the Thai football league system, it is thecountry's primary football competition. Contested by 16 clubs, it operates on asystem of promotion and relegation with Thai Division 1 League. The ThaiPremier League is a corporation in which the 16 member clubs act asshareholders. Seasons run from March to October, with teams playing 30 gameseach totaling 240 games in the season. It is sponsored by Sponsor and thereforeofficially known as the Sponsor Thai Premier League. In the Thai PremierLeague, most of the games are played during Saturdays and Sundays, with afew games played during the weekdays.

AnnualIn addition to the winner's Trophy and the individual winner's medal, the ThaiPremier League also awards the annual Coach of the Year awards.

*For further more information or any match enquiry, please contactdirect to concierge at convenience*


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Thailand is the well knows one for Golf paradise of Asia. Thailand has some offinest courses in Southeast Asia. Every golf club provides quality facilities andwarm hospitality. Almost courses in Thailand are public courses; many of themare golf resorts and few private courses. You can be sure of receivinginternational levels standards, the efficient and friendly attention of staff.

All around country a golf course is never far away the majority being located in

the most popular tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Huahin, Kanchanaburi,Nakhon Ratchasima and also Bangkok.

Indeed, Bangkok is now a hub of international golfing activities and offers theperfect combination of city and leisure facilities. Excellent clubhouse amenities,challenging scenic courses and smiling, friendly service ensure that a golfingholiday in Bangkok is a golfer's paradise.

Note that;

-- Due to all golf courses in Bangkok are available for member only,other golf courses out skirt of Bangkok are available for any visitors.

- For further more information or more enquiries, please contact directto concierge at convenience.


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Horse-racing first began in Thailand 100 years ago when King Rama V returnedfrom his state visit to Europe in 1897, and civil servants and students whostudied in Europe organized a horse-racing event at the Phra Main Ground as anact of allegiance to his return. This gave rise to the popularity of Western stylehorse-racing in Thailand. Not long after, His Majesty bestowed a piece of land tobe used as the country's first racecourse, which was the birth of the RoyalBangkok Sports Club.

The general public, however, are allowed to go in for horse-racing events, whichare held every second Sunday (the venue alternates between the Royal BangkokSports Club and the Royal Turf Club). Betting is allowed, and it begins at 50 bahton a 'win-place' basis only (you collect if the horse you bet on comes in first. Ifyou wager to 'place', your horse must come in first or second to collect).Incidentally, gambling is illegal in Thailand, but betting on horses seems to bethe only exception to the rule.

Where to see Horse-Racing in Bangkok :

Royal Bangkok Sports Club (RBSC)Tel: +66 (0)2 251 0181

Royal Turf Club of ThailandTel: +66 (0)2 628 1810-5

Note that;-For further more information or more enquiries,-please contact direct to concierge at convenience.


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SIAM PARAGON SHOPPING COMPLEX

EMPORIUM SHOPING COMPLEX

GAYSORN PLAZA

MBK CENTER

CENTRAL CHIDLOM

CENTRAL WORLD

CHATUCHAK MARKET

OR TOR KOR MARKET


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Siam Paragon Thai: , Syam Paragon is a shopping mall in Bangkok

Thailand. It is one of the biggest shopping centers in Asia. Opened onDecember 9, 2005, it includes a wide range of specialty stores and restaurantsas well as a multiplex movie theater (consisted of 15 large size theaters withone of the them having the biggest screen and seating capacity in Asia) and theSiam Ocean World (Underwater world) aquarium (the largest aquarium in SouthEast Asia) and an exhibition hall and the Thai Art Gallery and also an opera

concert hall. It also has a large bowling alley and karaoke center. It is a jointventure by Siam Piwat, the company that owns the adjacent Siam Center / SiamDiscovery shopping malls, and The Mall Group, which also owns The Emporium.Siam Paragon has attracted large crowds since it opened, but financial resultsaren't reported by the privately held Siam Paragon Development.

Location: Siam Paragon is on Rama I Road in Pathum Wan district, and isadjacent to other shopping areas. It is next door to Siam Center and SiamDiscovery center and opposite Siam Square, MBK Center is also nearby.

Information : 02-690-1000

Open Daily : 10:00-22:00 hrs


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The Emporium is a luxury shopping mall in Khlong Toei district, BangkokThailand, which opened in 1997. It is owned and operated by The Mall Groupand another huge mall, Siam Paragon.

It is located on Sukhumvit Road at Sukhumvit Soi 24 beside Queens Park andconnected directly to the Phrom Phong Station on Sukhumvit Line of the BTSSkytain by a footbridge. It is owned by the same company as Siam Paragon and

its direct competitor is Central Group. Both companies along with hypermarketoperators Carrefour, Tesco Lotus and Big C (the latter partially owned by CentralGroup) have turned Bangkok into a mall heaven, boasting a combined hundredlocations.

Along with The Emporium department store, the mall contains a cinemamultiplex and book, record, fashion and trinket shops, a grocery store, a foodcourt and many upscale restaurants.

Location : 622 Sukumvit 24, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. ThailandOpen Daily : 10:00-22:00 hrsInformation : Tel: 02-310-2029

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Gaysorn Plaza (pronounced Gay-sawn) is a shopping mall located on theRatchaprasong shopping district, in Bangkok, Thailand. The mall is uniqueinternational style includes brands that are recognized for providing benchmarksof quality. It is a shopping destination for those with a busy, cosmopolitanlifestyle providing a respite from the chaos of Bangkok in a calm, refined andrelaxed environment. The pleasure of shopping at Gaysorn is enhanced byunrivalled service provided by a dedicated team of valets and concierges, there

for the comfort of customers. Gaysorn offers customers the confidence, so theycan express themselves freely.

General facts & figures about Gaysorn Gaysorn provide five levels of exclusiveshopping with more than 100 shops.

Information : Tel: 02-656-1149

Location : 999 Ploenchit Rd. Bangkok 10330

Open Daily : 10:00-22:00 hrs

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MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong is a large shopping mall inBangkok, Thailand. At eight stories high, the center hosts around 2,000 storesand services, including the 4-story Tokyu department store, restaurants andentertainment.

The MBK Center management reports daily visitor numbers of more than100,000, half of whom are young Thai people and a third foreign visitors.

The MBK Center is very popular amongst tourists, particularly Western tourists.Knockoff items can be found in abundance at this store, but prices are muchhigher than one would expect. A few stores selling authentic merchandise arealso available. MBK Center is connected to the Siam Discovery and Siam Paragonshopping center, both of which are more upscale and have only authentic goods.MBK Center is worth a visit for any tourist, it is a well known landmark inBangkok.

Information : 02-620-9000

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Central Chidlom is the flagship store for the Central Group of departmentstores and malls. There are a number of Central Stores dotted aroundBangkok and with one or two in other areas of Thailand, but this CentralChidlom Department Store is best and as such offers items that can't alwaysbe found in other Central stores.It is also more expensive than other of theCentral stores. If you shop here, expect to pay more for your groceries andother items. If you like Central stores but want to save a little money, go to one

of the other stores if they happen to be closer.

Central Chidlom is geared towards the expatriate and shopper as well as themore affluent Thais who wish to buy expensive imported goods. This is reflectedat the supermarket or grocery section where it's possible to buy many importedbrands from the UK, Australia, Japan and the USA.

Central Childom Department store is a comprehensive shopping experiencewhere you can buy most things although there are no brand name shops like at

Siam Paragon, Emporium or Central World Plaza, but there are departmentswhich sell expensive brand named clothes.

Information : Tel: 66 2793 7777 Fax: 66 2793 7799Location : Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Open Daily : 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. everyday Public Bus: No. 2, 17, 25, 40,
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CentralWorld is the Largest Lifestyle Shopping Destination in Bangkok; aone-stop destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. Located in thevibrant center of Bangkok, Thailand, the striking complex covers an expansive550,000 square meters and is home to over 500 shops and boutiques, over 100restaurants and dozens of first-class entertainment and recreational outlets.

CentralWorld's success is due to its expert mix of world-class brands. Alongside

department stores Zen and Isetan, and the award-winning Central Food Hall is afantastic range of international trend setters like Camper, Ted Baker, Toys R' Us,Miss Sixty, CK Jeans, Mango, Zara and Top Shop. The center is home to thelargest branch of XXI Forever in Southeast Asia and the largest iStudio inThailand. There are plenty of bargains to be found at the center's regularpromotions and so keep an eye out for the spectacular Chinese New Year,summer, mid-year and year-end World of Happiness sales.

SKY TRAINStart at BTS: Chit Lom station. So, go on sky walk between Chit Lom and Siamstation.

TAXIThe easier to way to communicate with local taxi driver, simply download audioclips to your MP3 and present them to taxi drivers. Otherwise, you can learn tospeak these phrases by youself.
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Jatujak Market Shopping Directory. Jatujak Market, also calledChatuchak Market or JJ Market is one of the worlds largest weekendmarkets covers area of 70 rai (28 Acres) altogether divided into 28 sections,contains more than 10,000 booths selling goods from every part of the Kingdomof Thailand.

Jatujak Market is very popular shopping center to Thais and has become apopular place to tourists and foreigners who stay in Bangkok, has over 200,000

visitors each day (Saturday and Sunday) 30% is foreign. There are almosteverything can be found here at a bargaining local price(not a tourist price), andmost vendors actually come from local factories, like antique wood carving, Thaisilk, clay handicrafts, local souvenirs from every parts of Thailand, Buddhistamulets, trendy fashions, wooden furniture, handmade decorated flowers,plants, ceramic wares, dolls, Thai Benjarong, Chinese wares garden decoratedplants, stones, hill-tribe outfits, fluffy dogs and more.

Whether you plan to come to visit Jatujak Market or you want to buy somethai products on internet, this site aims to give you as more information aspossible about the products that you can find there.We hope you will enjoy the website and the amazing objects.

Chatuchak market is adjacent to the Kamphaengphet station of the MRTBangkok Metro Blue Line, or about a 5-minute walk from the Mo Chit stationof the BTS Skytrain Sukhumvit Line and another MRT station, SuanChatuchak.
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Or Tor Kor is a super clean fresh market, similar to an open-aired supermarket,and with prices only a bit cheaper. The market's highlights include importedfruits, along with prized domestic fruits from Rayong and other nearbyprovinces. There is also a small food court selling delicious Thai foods, althoughat a slightly higher price than most places. The Chatuchak Market plant sectionis directly across the road, and can also be explored if you come on aWednesday, Thursday, or any weekend.

The market is a nice place to stroll around and take in the colourful array offruit, or to purchase an impressive assortment of fruit for some special occasion;unfortunately, there aren't too many bargains to be had. If you have the time,an option might be to take a taxi (15 minutes) or bus (30 minutes) upPhahonyotin Road to Saphan Mai market. A wider variety of meat, clothing, andother items at cheaper prices, and an altogether more interesting market, await.

Opening Hours : 06:00 - 20:00 (every day)

How to get there : Take the MRT subway to Kamphaeng Phet station. Exitnumber three, and you're in the market. Also, you can ride the BTS skytraintowards Mo Chit, get off at Saphan Kwai station and take a taxi (35 - 40 baht) ortuk-tuk to the market. Bus number 543 also runs by Or Tor Kor.
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