Sawadeeka, Thailand

Floating Market Thailand

Damnernsaduak Floating Market, Rajburi Province, Thailand.

Damnernsaduak is believed to be one of a well-known and an attractuve travelling sites. Historically, Damnoenssaduak was actually the name of the canal dug in the reign of King Rama IV by the military men and the people of Rajburi, Samutsakorn and Samutsongkram Province directed by Phayasrisuriyawong, the minister of Defence.

Multiview of Thailand

Such lovely buddha stamp !!

Chiang Mai , Thailand

King Mengrai founded the city of Chiang Mai (meaning "new city") in 1296, and it succeeded Chiang Rai as capital of the Lanna kingdom. The ruler was known as the Chao.

Surin Islands, Thailand

The Surin Islands National Park is known for the pristine reefs, lush jungles and remote location on the edge of the Andaman Sea. There are 5 Surin Islands - all uninhabited except for a small Sea Gypsy (also known as "Moken") village and the park Rangers. The remote location has preserved this tropical paradise. Located about 90 km Northwest of Khao Lak and 40 km west of Kuraburi, the Surin Islands are remote. It is best to stay in Khao Lak as Kuraburi has very little in the way of tourists infrastructure.



Thank you Pat for continuely send me postcards.

Wat Arun Rajawararam, Bangkok

The river-side stupas of the Temple of Dawn is sillhouetted against the gold of the tropical sunset.

Wat Arun ("Temple of the Dawn") in Bangkok is a Khmer-style Buddhist temple and major landmark on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun was built in the days of Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya, and was originally known as Wat Makok ("Olive Temple").

In the ensuring era when Thonburi was capital, King Taksin changed the name to Wat Chaeng. The temple briefly hosted the revered Emerald Buddha after it was recaptured from Laos, but it was moved to Wat Phra Kaew in 1784.

King Rama II enlarged the central prang and changed the temple's name to Wat Arunratchatharam. The work was finished by King Rama III, and King Rama IV gave the temple its current full name of Wat Arunratchawararam

Koh Kai, Koh Poda & Ao Maya

Koh Kai Mu Koh Poda Krabi
Koh Kai or Koh Dam Kwan: Koh Kai or Koh Dam Kwan: Having the long beach connecting with Koh Thab and Koh Mo. During low tide, the sand bar will appear linking the three islands together looking like the sea is divided. This special scene is so-called one of the unseen destinations in Thailand.



Koh Poda: The largest island of very long beach stretching to the very clear water known as the paradise for sunbathers. There are some activities provided like kayaking but only swimming is worthwhile.





Ao Maya Phi Phi Islands
Maya Bay has become the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi since The Beach was filmed here in 1999. It was always very popular before the film but now people around the world who haven't even heard of Phi Phi have certainly heard of Maya Bay.

Royal Barge Chanting Ceremony, Bangkok

The Royal Barge Chanting Ceremony, Bangkok

The Royal Barge chanting is considered to have originated from the Brahman chanting and its tradition is considered an important part of the Royal Barge Procession and Thai cultural heritage.

The processions were arranged for river journeys made by His Majesty the King of Thailand for private functions or state ceremonies.

* Suphannahong Royal Barge – is the highest-ranking “King’s Royal Barge” that is used only by the King. The original barge was built during the Ayudhaya Period. This royal barge with its swan-like figurehead is elaborately carved, gilded and decorated with countless small of mirrors.

* The Narai Song Suban King Rama IX Royal Barge – is classified as a “secondary Royal Barge”. It features the figurehead of the god Vishnu riding on the Garuda.

* The Anantanagaraj Royal Barge – is also classified as a “secondary Royal Barge” and is used to carry the King or to install holy objects. The hull is painted green and interior painted red.

* The Anekchatphutchong Royal Barge – is classified as the third-ranking barge among the “Secondary Royal Barge” and is used for unofficial proceedings. The hull is painted pink, and the interior red.

Postcard Giveaway from RuxCards

I've received from BeachILike / Ruxcards of Thailand on her postcard giveaway.
Her dream to own a postcard business come true :)
Congratulation, my dear !!

So cheerful not one but three postcards !!

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Mrigadayavan Palace

Mrigadayavan Palace ("Palace of Love and Hope") is located on Bang Kra beach between Cha am and Hua hin. Completed in 1924, this summer palace was built by King Rama VI as a summer getaway.399 metres long, supported by 1,080 concrete pillars, there are 16 buildings of golden teak, in Thai-Victorian style, all connected by elevated airy walkways designed to catch the breezes from all directions.( The postcard show pavilions, the end of the elevated walkways)

Mrigadayavan Palace is open every day, except Wednesdays, from 08.30 until 16.30. Entrance to the palace costs 30 Baht for both Thais and foreigners.

A guide book ( in both Thai and English ) is available at the entrance shop for 50 baht.

Thank you to BeachILike. She just had her dream came true. She having postcard business in 'A Lot Of Books Shop' in Central Plaza Rattanathibet, Thailand.

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Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Ayutthaya

I and Tham have our first private postcard swap.
She send me 3 postcards and I send here 3 of her preference postcards from Malaysia too.

The above is one of the postcard that I impressed with.

This temple, formerly known as Wat Pa Keo, most likely predates the Ayutthaya period.

According to Tham, all temples are destroyed by Burmese Army in the past.

This temple (Wai Yai Chai Mongkhon) is one of the most famous in Ayutthaya. The temple is now a museum.
Within the complex is a huge image of a reclining Buddha in brick and stucco.

Chiangmai, Thailand

My first postcard from Chiangmai, Thailand.

Thailand is well known for rich in it's oriental cultural.

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