A Few Days in Bangkok

by Warren Kreuger

The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
The temple of Wat Pho has an extensive collection of panels, bas reliefs,...

The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
The very impressive gold plated reclining Buddha is 46 meters long and...

Derek and Erika
A popular photo spot for the visitors...my brother and niece had to...

Buddha's Feet
The feet are engraved with mother-of-pearl, it shows the 108 auspicious...

Detailed Look at Mother of Pearl Inlay

Temple Door / near Massage School
The edge of a Wat Pho gate door... I was attracted to the...

Khao San Road
The famous Khao San Road... the backpacker's hangout in Bangkok......

Khao San Road
I think if you sat down at a street side bar/restaurant and watched...

Tuk Tuk on KSR
The three wheeled motorcycle taxis are known as tuk tuks.

Not a Backpacker's Car I bet....
KSR has a lot of surprises ... this is just one of many... I never saw...

Eating near Khao San Road
Fruit drinks/ rice/ noodles / chicken... Good food at a good price.

Care for a tea shirt??
Can find what ever you like/dislike here...

Kite flying in the park
Looking north from the Grand Palace towards KSR.. note the suspension bridge...

Former Colleagues/Friends
Am very lucky to have worked with these ladies. We are now friends and still...

Side street flower pots
It's interesting just walking around the streets.. you are always...

Old Fort
One of the few forts remaining in Bangkok... near Khao San Road.. the...

Victory Monument
Bangkok skytrain and Bangkok's tallest building -Baiyoke Tower in the...

Wat Arun
Wat Arun - "The Temple of Dawn" -the 86 metre high prang is decorated...

King Bhumibol -The King of Thailand
King Rama IX became king in 1950. He is respected and loved by all in Thailand.

The Grand Palace
Wat Phra Keo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)and the Grand Palace... a huge...

Inside the Grand Palace complex
A "must see" in Bangkok -the fabulous Grand Palace is beautifully...

Glass and gold...
Bangkok's most famous landmark was built in 1782 and within the...

Gold tiles

Lotus pond

Lotus flower
A symbol of Buddhism...

Guardian

Fresco
Close up of one of the Ramakien frescos. The frescos depict the Thai Ramayana...

Guardian Lions

Another Guardian..
Note the guardian's hat...

The Emerald Buddha
The Emerald Buddha (not emerald but jadite)... has an interesting...

Copper Elephant
Touching an elephant's head brings you good luck.

Grand Palace
Playing the tourist...

Royal Palace Guard

Chatuchak Weekend Market
The Chatuchak weekend market - reported to be the world's largest...

Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak weekend market

She Sells Sea Shells....

Chatuchak Weekend Market
Thailand is known as the land of smiles...

Chatuchak weekend market

Chatuchak Weekend Market
Belts

Chatuchak Weekend Market
Was there during a rain....

Bangkok Skytrain

Chao Phrya River Ferry
A lovely way to travel and take in some of the sites of Bangkok.

Golden Buddha
Wat Trimitr - The Monastery of the Golden Buddha.. 5 tons of gold!...

Flower Market

Flower Market
Located near Chinatown and by the river... a beautiful spot to wander...

Beautiful Roses

Orchid

Frangipani

Street vendor
Delicious food...

Singha Beer

Khao Kha Moo
Pork and rice dish...

Hualampong Station
Main railroad station in Bangkok.

Train Station Vendors

Chinatown
A Chinese temple in Chinatown.

Temple Door

Chinese Temple Gate

Chinese Temple Offerings

Chinatown
Getting ready for the Chinese New Year.

Same Spot at Night

Chinatown

Chinatown
Food stalls and busy street scene in Chinatown.

Children's Clothing in Chinatown

Chinese New Years 2003
Wearing red is for good luck... a busy time in Chinatown!

Chinese Opera
Note the long pheasant feathers....

Beauty contestants...

article published 01/24/2004

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