Floating Market

Mu Koh Yao

2011-02-13T14:44:00.013+07:00

Mu Koh Yao in the old days was just a pass way for boats to Koh PiPi or Koh Hong.But today,the islands in between Krabi,Phang Nga and Phuket are daily visited by passenger boats from these three surrounding provinces,plus by ferries to deliver cars. Tourists do not have to wait expectantly for boats like wanderers as the past, and are able to arrange many a travel program.

At Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai,tourists could go to see snapper farms,which is one of the very important accupations of Koh Yao silaners

You can ride motorcycle by ownself on the good way around Koh Yao Yai.

Tourists can get small motorboat at Bang Rong Pier, Phuket to Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai all days.

There are only Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi astablished as Amphur office(county).Most of official places are at Koh Yao Noi including the 100-year old wooden Amphur office.

By Private Car
From Bangkok,take Highway No.35(Thonburi - Paktor) and go on to Highway No.4 through Petchaburi,Prajuab Khiri Khan , Surat Thani, Phang Nga , then turn right into Highway No.402 by Thep Krasatri or Sarasin Bridge heading to Phoket for a total distance of about 840 Kilometers in 10-12 hours.

Though to go to Koh Yao Noi - Koh Yao Yai is possible by boat from Kribi and Phang Nga , it is more convenient , safer, economical and easier via Phuket with airport and the pier near the bus terminal to get to the islands.

Rubber tree farms is the important product of Koh Yao islands.

Phuket's Bang Rong Pier - Koh Yao Noi's Manoh Pier
5 boat trips are avaiable daily between 08.00 - 17.00 hours.

Fare
* for a trip of 1 hour : 100 baht/adult,
* 60 baht/person for lower secondary school children,
* 80 baht/person for upper secondary school children,
* 120 baht/motorcycle.

Hiring a long-tailed boat to tour the beaches and nearby islands. especially the amazing island Koh Hong with the sky as the roofemerald green sea, serene in the traquility of the water , other than Koh Khai Nai - Koh Khai Nok --the islands that that possess send of the egg-skin color, so beautiful that passenger boats on Phuket - Krabi route can't help stopping by to see.

Time flies really, but believe it or not that Mu Koh Yao that day and today is almost of no differences --the spell of the islands we wish to show the nature and original ways of life you may never see in others but here.

And don't forget, after reaching Mu Koh Yao , to hire a long tailed boat, as it helps combine the lifestyes with the nature. Are you will have a complete experience of Mu Koh Yao--one of those excellent trips indeed.

map Mu koh yao

Tourist Attraction of Mu Koh Yao

Koh Yao Noi
Pa Sai Beach
Klong Chark Beach
Tha Kao Beach
Suan Muk Kaew Beach
Un Pao Beach
Laem Sai Beach
Loh Ha Beach
Home Stay Koh Yao Noi

Attraction Islands near Koh Yao Noi
Koh Boi
Koh Phanak
Koh Hong
Koh Hong (Krabi Territory)
Koh Lading
Koh Phak Bia

Koh Yao Yai

Ao Toh Thoi
Ao Muang
Ao Bo lae
Loh Chack Beach
Ao Loh Pa Red
Ao Sai

Attraction Islands near Koh Yao Yai
Koh Khai Nai
Koh Kai Nok

Hiring a long - tailed boats to tour the beaches

2011-02-13T12:04:00.007+07:00

Ever taken taxi motorcycles in to side - streets?
Many would say yes and become familiar, while many who have never tried feel it is kind of exciting new experience sitting behind the bycicle rider running swiftly forward.
And when going to the sea, ever hired a long - tailed Boat to tour around? - especially in bright sunshine, calm sea, the mall boat roars while penetrating the blue water having the mild sea breeze on your face..oh my an offer on a yacht would be hard to decide.

Neighboring Provinces of Bangkok

2011-02-10T11:16:00.004+07:00

Get to know a bit of Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram
(Two Oceanic Provinces:Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram)

Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram are the small provinces having the rivers flowing through.Most tourist attractions are located near the river.Along the river ,there are histories to study,ancient temples, lines of houses, view of the people going about their life and the boats rowing up and down the stream. It's a of them are worth a visit and attention.
The good reasons for travelling these 2 provinces are they not far from Bangkok and easy to visit by various ways. there are plenty of accommodations which are mostly located by the river.Some of them not only offer you a good full-service, but also suggest you a tour program.By a way, if you get to Mahachai, don't forget to taste their seafood, especially mackerel, regarded as the best seafood of Samut Songkhram.
The most appropriate time to travel these 2 provinces is at the weekend, beacuse some tourist sites are close, for example, Amphawa floating market. For Tha kha floating market, tourist should check the date with Thai lunar calendar since it takes place six days a month. For temples, they are open every day. Tourist who would like to visit these holy places should dress properly and follow the rules of that place.
The most important thing, tourists who wish to stay overnight should contact the accommodation in advance to make a room reservation before it's full.

Tourist attractions of Samut Sakhon province.
Lak Sam Market
Lak Si Samosorn Tample
Phantai Norasing Shrine
Mahachai Fresh Market

Tourist attractions of Samut Songkhram province.
Thakha Floating Market
Amphawa Floating Met
Home Stay Ban Hua Had
Bang Noi Floating Market+Hai Museum
Pak Klong Manora Floating Market
Don Hoi Lod
Klong Khone Mangrove Forest Conservation Centre

Long Boat Racing Pattaya 2010

2011-01-01T21:19:00.002+07:00

Pattaya is a tourist city with beautiful sights of many together. It also supports various festivals many conveniently close to Bangkok.
Pattaya Traditional Long Boat Race Festival will be held at the Mabprachan Lake. Reservoir over the weekend of the 20th and 21st of November.
The event,the Pattaya Longboat Racing competition with the Princess Sirindhorn Trophy as the main incentive, although the 500,000 baht in prize money might also be of some interest. There will be competitors from seven countries including Burma, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and of course Thailand
There will also be a special Tak Raw and big drum (or, as it is known in Thai klong yao) competition. Entry for spectators will be free.
The Longboat competition is organized by Pattaya City Hall, Nongprue Municipality and the Pong Sub-District Administration.

Gliding To Victory Traditional long boat & Ko Lae Boat Racing

2010-12-15T14:52:00.001+07:00

The Ko Lae boat (or 'yo kong' in the local dialect) are small fishing boats commonly seen in the fishing villages of southern Thailand. especially around Narathiwat province. The Ko Lae and long boat races on the Bang Nara River have been organized annually in Narathiwat Province since 1976 in honour of Their Majesties the King and Gueen and members of the Royal Family during their visits to the South. These colourful boat races held around The royal Pavilion near the estuary of the Bang Nara River are now one of the main attractions of the province.
Vessels particpating in these boat races must be Ko Lae boats that are built the traditional way with twowoden planks. The sides of the boats are paintd and bright colours and feature my thical characters from ancient folklore such as Naga,the dragon, Hanuman, the monkey and singha, the lion.
Traditional boat races have inpired a greater interest and appreciation in folk expertise and indigenous skills. this has led to the growth of a collage industry in the production of hand - cralted miniature the Ko Lae boat. Though renewed interest, an ancient folk art and culture is preserved.

Traditional long boat races of thailand

2010-12-15T13:24:00.005+07:00

Racing

River, the land they nurture, people,religion,culture,tradition,and king, were once elements inextricably intertwined.Together, the entities formed the basic of the way of life and an ancient civilisation dependant on the river for a myriad of needs. The river provided drinking water, a source of food, water for crop cultivation, for washing, cleaning and transportation. Life evolved around the river and the earliest settlements in the Thai kingdom were invariably established along the river with traditional homes bult on the river-banks.
Traditional long boat races, tha legacy of this thriving river-based civilisation,are still held in many parts of Thailand today. The international and traditional long-boat races in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, the Thai-lao traditional long-boat races held on the Mekong River in the northeastern provinces of Nong Khai .Nakhon Phanom and Mukdahan, the Pichit and Nan long-boat races in northern Thailand .
Thailand and the Ko lae boat races held in the southern provinces are among the country's most spectacular events.These colourful regattas depict a way of life that varies from community to comunity and are of great cultural interest as they offer insight into local traditions.
The traditional log boat races originated from an elaborate water-borne procession called "Thod Kathin" ceremoney, a Buddhish ritual designated one of the 12 official royal ceremonies at which the king presides. the practice was subsequently adopted by common folk and has been observed throughout the four eras of Thai history namely Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi and Rattanakosin.
During the rainny season from September to December, residents of traditional village communities take a break from their farming routine and engage in merit-making activities. New monk robes and other sacred offerings are conveyed to temples along the river in traditional long boats and presented to the monks. Once the oferings have been made, the strengthen ties within the local community. The long-boat races have remained a core element of these celebrations.

The Royal Barge Suphannahong

Bhumibol Bridge,Bangkok,Thailand

2010-12-11T16:03:00.005+07:00

The Bhumibol Bridge

The Bhumibol Bridge, also known as the Industrial Ring Road Bridge is part of the 13 km long Industrial Ring Road connecting southern Bangkok with Samut Prakan Province. The bridge crosses the Chao Phraya River twice, with two striking cable-stayed spans of lengths of 702 m and 582 m supported by two diamond-shaped pylons 173 m and 164 m high. Where the two spans meet, another road rises to join them at a free-flowing interchange suspended 50 metres above the ground.

Bhumibol Bridge At Night

The bridge opened for traffic on 20 September 2006, before the official opening date of 5 December 2006. It is part of the Bangkok Industrial Ring Road, a royal scheme initiated by King Bhumibol Adulyadej that aims to solve traffic problems within Bangkok and surrounding areas, especially the industrial area around Khlong Toei Port, Southern Bangkok and Samut Prakan Province.

According to tradition, all the bridges over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok are named after a member of the Royal Family. In October 2009, it was announced that both bridges would be named after King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with the northern bridge officially named "Bhumibol 1 Bridge" and the southern bridge "Bhumibol 2 Bridge".The unofficial name "Mega Bridge" was also widely used.
The bridge was featured on Discovery Channel.
Panoramic view of both bridges
Infromations Wikipedia

River and canals of Bangkok,Thailand

2010-12-11T15:45:00.005+07:00

Chao Phraya River

An elaborate network of canals known as khlongs gave Bangkok the nickname "Venice of the East" at a time when most transportation was by boat. Today, nearly all of the canals have been filled in and converted into streets. While many khlongs still exist with people living along them and markets often being operated along the banks, most are severely polluted. A notable khlong market is the floating market in Taling Chan district. Through downtown Bangkok runs the Khlong Saen Saeb, which has a canal boat service. The wide river Chao Phraya, flowing through the city, has several cross-river ferries and the Chao Phraya Express Boat with as many as thirty stops along the both banks extending as far as the northern suburb of Nonthaburi.

See also: Category:Crossings of the Chao Phraya River
Infromations: Wikipedia

My trips@Pattaya floating market

2010-11-29T15:30:00.008+07:00

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Thai Culture and Heritage from the four regions of Thailand

Pattaya Floating Market was opened to the public in November 2008.The area of Pattaya’s latest attraction, which is situated on almost100.000 square meters, is divided into 4 separate parts, each with its own unique location, represents the four regions of Thailand: Northern -, Central -, North-Eastern and Southern region and offering a special blend of differing traditions.

More than 80 paddle boats are on standby to ferry visitors around the compound along many Thai style teak wood buildings, linked by a network of canals, bridges and a number of different sized islands with exotic plants and trees.

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The boat trip will slowly expose the richness of the surrounding architectural and cultural river side living. Water vendors moving with their paddle boats from dock to dock and offering their unique range of freshly cooked delicious dishes.

Pattaya Floating Market provides daily several cultural performances, native to the four regions of the country, like Thai classical dance, martial art demonstrations,as well as water boxing, where the fighters perform on a horizontal pole above the canal. Painters do show their artificial work, like umbrella and portrait painting.Pattaya Floating Market will provide shortly Amphibian-boat rides, an agricultural rice field demonstration and authentic House-boats for home stay.

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More than110 boutique-shops presenting wooden hand carvings, silks and cloth weaving, special Thai herbs, many OTOP products and other native items from all over Thailand.readmore....

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Fireworks to celebrates Long live His Majesty the king Dec 5,2009

2009-12-11T18:39:00.005+07:00

Long live His Majesty the king.
The kingdom celebrates,His Majesty's 82nd birthday on Dec 5,2009(Bangkok, Thailand)
We love King

My vedio,

My family go to see,Fireworks to celebrates Thai King's birthday on December 5, 2009 at Sanam Luang.

At,19:30 o'clock on December 5, 2009 my family to join King's birthday celebration at Sanam Luang, Bangkok. Candle light, with more than 100,000 people. A great feast upon the King that we love. I am glad to seize the congratulations.

Fireworks

2009-12-09T12:03:00.001+07:00

Fireworks to celebrate Thai King's birthday on December 5, 2009 at Sanam Luang.

Fireworks to celebrate Thai King's birthday

2009-12-09T11:52:00.001+07:00

My family go to see,Fireworks to celebrate Thai King's birthday on December 5, 2009 at Sanam Luang.

Two Oceanic Provinces

2009-11-17T10:05:00.005+07:00

Two Oceanic Provinces:Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram

The similarities between Samut Sakhon and Samut Saongkhram are bordering the sea and having the main river flowing into Golf of Thailand.The main rivers of these 2 provinces are important routes to International trade and transportation.In addition,the towns of these provinces are located around the river.
Tha Chin River is a 315 km. long branch of Chao Phraya River,to Gulf of Thailand.This river branch has several names according to the place that the river flowing through.For examples.the river that flows through Supanburi province was named "Supanburi River" and then called "Tha Chin River"when it flows through Samut Sakhon.
Mae Klong River is around 140 km.long .It originates inthe mountain of Um Phang district,Tak province and flows into Gulf of Thailand.By the way,it has several names.It flows though Chong Sadao,Nong Bua,Tha Makham,so called "Kwae Yai River" and Kwae Noi River"
ioin Pak Praek.The river from pak praek flowing though Kanchanaburi province,Ratchaburi province and into Gulf of Thailand wascalled "Mae Klong River"

Although these 2 provinces are not quite large in size,they are the importain seaports because of bordering the sea.Besides,they have the fertilities of marine life especially mackerel.Hence,the main industries of them are fishery.Mae Klong mackerels are thir famous seafood until today.

Samut Sakhon is a popular tourist destination since it's not far from Bangkok and easy to access.Further more,cruise along Tha Chin River where a number of tourist sites located is another reason that draws tourists'attention to visit this province.Before going back,don't forget
to visit Mahachai market as it will offer you a nice time for sure.and more
Tourist attractions more...

Lak Sam Market

Mahachai Fresh Market

Samut Songkhram is one of nearby tourist provinces of Bangkok.It is only 72 km.away from Bangkok,taking around 2 hours by car.It is a good idea to tourist attractions offering you a new axperience different the one you get while you in the chaotic city.
If you still have no plan where to go this weekend,you are recommended to do sightseeing in Samut Songkhram.then,you will know why it is worth a visit.
Tourist attractions

Don hoi lot

Tha Kha floating market

Amphawa Floating Market

Ban Hua Had Home stay

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Panda Update

2009-08-31T17:49:00.004+07:00

Now Lin Ping weight 6,600g, length 63 cm, today Lin Ping milked at 7.00 am so while we check up Lin Ping ‘s health Lin Ping does not want to milk from Lin Hui.
Lin Ping can hear and respond very well especially a voice from the camera. Lin Ping was bark more often when she smells something unused or when we touch her ears and nose which she does not like. In a period of 3-6 month is a period of crawling and walking. Now Lin Ping used her back legs very well. She still has 2 teeth
Lin Hui is healthy, amount of feed intake is 12 kg per day, Lin Hui walked in exhibit area to exercise 2 times per day and take time about 15 minutes. We were check on Lin Hui’s nipples to see any wound from Lin Ping but none.
We will check Lin Ping’s health again on August 31st 2009.

more .... http://www.pandainthailand.net/index.php

Mahachai Fresh Market

2009-08-20T11:48:00.003+07:00

On Saturday and Sunday at Mahachi Fresh Market,there are a number of people going about their activities.Almost came from Bangkok including me.I love to visit this place as there are plenty of delicious food and seafood.

Mahachai fresh market is the centre of commerce and transpot of Samut Sakhon.The market is famous for fresh seafood in wholesale and retail prices.Besides,Tourists can take a passenger boat or hire a boat to cruise along Khok Kham canel.
Furthermore,the market was also known in another name "Yok Krajad Market"since the vanders had to carry their products in the basket far from the railway when the train was caming.

Mahachai bay:Mahachai is the destination of tourist who would like to buy cheap and fresh seafood and taste the seafood dishes among the breathtaking scennery,especailly at dusk.Tourists could see the view of Mahachai bay together with the mangrove forest on the riverside while gently breeze cool their face,offering a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Other place attraction;
Tourists can take a passenger boat or hire a boat to cruise along Khok Kham canel.

Khok Kham Temple,The interesting thing of ancient temple is old Buddhist sanctury decorated around with Sema boundry markers.At the front of temple,there is renovated pagoda built in Ayutthaya period art Besides,
Phantai-Norsing Shine housing antique abjects which concern the story of Phantai Norsing such as parts of Ekkachai and Butsabok royal barges,
Samut Sakhon Science centre For Education,1km.away from Khok Kham temple,This science centre was found in 1997 covering an area of 7.2 acres.Inside the building,there are an exhibition of astrology,outer space,solar system,the moon exploration and life of fixed stars presented by a projector in a small dome,and an exhibition entitled "Human Beings and Measurement and Calculation",telling about the long history of measurement and calculation.Outside the building,the land isorganized as scientific garden,organic agricultural garden and herb garden.It is open on Monday to friday from 08.30 to 16.30,

Location:Tha Chin river,Muang Samut Sakhon district,Samut Sakhon province,Thailand
How to get there:Take the Highway no.35(Rama ll road)turn right and go further for around 2 km.and pass Wichian Chodok fortress for 100m.to the market.

Mahachai Bay & Many Seafood

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Lak Sam Market

2009-07-26T12:40:00.005+07:00

Lak Si Rat Samosorn temple
at the temple by Damnoen Saduak canal

Laksam Market is a nice place, in Samut Sakhon province of Thailand.
Samut Sakron is my popular tourist destination since it's not far from Bangkok and easy to access.

Lak Sam Market is accessible by land and by water.

In old day,the main transportation of this comunity is by waterway.Now,the market isnotas bustling as the past.Some shops are closs for good.However,there are still classic buildings to admire such as traditional Chinese drugstore,gold shop,etc.

Besides,This market is also the site of Malee pier where tourists can get on the passenger boat to Lak Si,Lak ha and others places lying along Damnoen Saduak canal's banks.

The almosphere of Laksam market

On the opposite side of Malee pier lies Kamnan Pa Oen pier where tourists can also hiera boat from these 2 piers to visit other tourist sites along Damnoen Saduak canal,for examples,

Duang Jinda fruit orchard,
Lak Si Rat Samosorn temple,
Lak ha floating market, etc.

Location:Lak Sam Market Location by the Hightway no.3097(ban Paew-Nakhon Pathom ),Ban Paew district,Samut Sakhon Province of Thailand.

How to get there:From Krathum Ban district,take the Highway no.3090(Ban Paew-Krathom Ban)toward Ban Paew,pass the crossroads,go futher to lak Song temple, turn rigth at three way junction,then follow the Hightway no3097 and cross Damnoen Saduak bridge,the market is on left hand side.

Ban Hua Had Home Stay for Floating market

2009-07-26T09:26:00.010+07:00

Ban Hua Had Home Stay located by Kwae Aom canal offers a nice relaxed atmosphere.

On Saturday and Sunday at nature place,the village of canal.Here, a number of me going to Ban Hua Had Home Stay.I love to visit this place as there are plenty of delicious food and many floating market.Wandering around there is also really appealing.Some houses double as the home stay which the rent is not too high.

Nearby Tourist Attractions
A Ban Hua Had Home stay,there are a lot of activities to do,for exmple, watching the sunrise from the front of home stay,cruising to the admire tourist attractions standing along the canel bank which this boat trip take around 4 hour ,etc.
The boat will stop at Intharam temple where 300 - year-old. Luang Po To image is housed.Then a boat will float along Kwae Aom canal around 2 Km.to Mae Klong river mouth offering close-up view of ferries boat, row boats floating up and down the river.
Next stop is king Rama ll Memorial Pank,1 km.away from Amphawa floating market.The interesting thing is King Rama ll museum built in traditional Thai style.The museum displays the ancient art objects and depicts the way of life of people in early Rattankosin era.Last,The boat trip will at Amphawa floating market offering view of a thousand people going about their lives,bustlingly selling and buying a variety of products.

Ban Hua Had Home Stay having 4 houses can welcome the visitors up to 100 persons.Each is divided into 3 bedrooms and one large common bedroom,2 restrooms.This home stay is the ideal place for the visitors who wish to live like the locals and to pay for room in a budget price.

Location:Ban Hua Had,Muang Mai sub-district,Amphawa district,Samut Songkhram

How to get there:From Bangkok,Take the Hihgway no.35(Thonburi-paktor route),pass Mahachai-Na Kluae crossroad to km.63 then turn right to Samut Songkhram town,follow the Hihgway no.325(Samut Songkhram-Bang Pae route)for about 15 km.,turn left at police station,go straight up to Bang Khae Noi temple,there is a sign to Poo Yai Thongyip on right hand side.
Contact Home Stay:Poo yai Thongyip Keawnikul 34,Moo 9,Hua Had,Muang Mai sub-district,Amphawa district,Samut Songkhram 75110
Tel.0 3473 5073,

The village located by Wat Pradu canal stays the same atmoshere and environment of old days.

Traditional wooden houses near Pradu Temple

Wat Saphan Floating Market

2009-07-23T18:11:00.008+07:00

Today,I will take a trip to visit wat saphan floating market,.which does not very far..and Travel is also easy. It has many ways to travel.Wat Sapan Floating Market, on the other hand, is the smallest of the three. Located within the compound of an ancient Buddhist temple on the banks of Bang Noi Canal Talingchon.

Wat Saphan Floating Market is a new market is just 2 years old.Is the beginning.it owes its existence of the police,Name is Police Major Sitthichon Angsusat.City police,bangsaothong station.The temple was razed by Burmese troops some time during the Ayutthaya period and the evidence has survived to this day, among them badly damaged Buddha statues and some fire-blackened sima - stone tablets used to mark the boundaries of the temple precinct.

Before exposure to the market this small, offering the 3 Buddha which respected the Buddhist faith., a large Area located outside the church.
This area, the old red brick, the remains of ruined nature is less crash, called ancient defensive wall, 200 years old, which if not observed. No one will tell and think it's just plain old brick. Actual fact it is very valuable.

Wat Saphan Floating Market is small shops on the side not very large market. Although visitors will fade. It is not popular, but everyone at The villagers bring a smile to visitors. Everyone is very friendly.
In canal. Fish have large masses that displace the bread, which people throw into it.

Have drink, coffee ancient A clay pot large bowl.
Have food, Tom yum pork with soup noodles ancient its very delicious.
Look ,A boat with food sales, light meal,fruit,Vegetables no poisons. A light wind. , less people here, not uncomfortable, do not eat scramble, scramble not buy. We have made contact with the atmosphere of calm, cool and pleasant, fully

Wat Sapan Floating Market is open on weekends and public holidays from 9am to 3pm.
To get there by bus, take No. 68, 80, 81, 146, 175 or 509 to Bangkhun Si Market on Charan Sanitwong Road and then get on a songthaew (Paknam Nam-Krajome Thong route); tell the driver that you want to go to Wat Sapan, which is one kilometre beyond the terminus (Wat Krajome Thong). If you're driving from Taling Chan Floating Market, use Ratchaphruek Road, then make a U-turn at Charan Sanitwong Soi 13 and turn left onto the Paknam- Krajome Thong Road.

For more information, call 086-035-0424.

Pak Klong Don Manora Floating Market

2009-07-19T16:01:00.006+07:00

Pak Klong Don Manora Floating Market,It is one place, I travel frequently.
Having aday trip or weekend trip at Bankok's nearby like Samut Songkhram interesting to the visitors whose time has limit. Since it takes only 2 hours and there are a lot of tourist sites to visit,for examples the temples which are over than 44 temples, Floating Market, don Hoi Lod,etc

Pak Klong Don Manora Floating Market.This Floating Market is over 50 year olds.It takes place from 06.00 to 12.00,on Waxing Moon and Waning Moon,Day 2,7,and 12 Evening in accordance with the Thai Lunar calendar.In eary morning , anumber of boat venders have already loaded their foodstuffs for sale such as Pad Thai,noodle,Thai dessert and so on as the most bustling time is around 06.00am.

Ohter interesting parts of this Floating market are the traditional way of lift of local people and its nice atmosphere caused by the surroundings that are coconut orchards and the waterways.

Location:Moo 5,Donmanora sub district,
How to get there:From samut sakhon town,take the high way no .35(Thonburi-Paktor)to km.63then take the highway no.325(Samut Songkhram - Bang Pae) for around 8 km.Then turn right at Bang Krabue junction,go future for around 8 km.there is right - hand signpost and follow that sighpost for another 1 km.

Muslim Home Stay (Ban muang kluang

2009-07-13T10:36:00.008+07:00

"Welcome to Thailand and experience the Thai culture . Watching the sunset on the beach, driving a long-tail boat, visiting an orchid, fruit, and goat farm as well as swimming in the sea, going crab fishing, climbing up Eagle Mountain and coming home to Thai style cooking and sleeping in a hammock. padling kayak along,lad yai canal for sightseeing mangrove is one of activities at Muang Kluang"

Ranong,the frist city of Andaman Sea,Has not only abundance of natural resources,but also people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds.Visit to Ranong,tourists should not miss to see the beautiful scenery as well as exploring the locals' lifestyle.Here,
at Ban Muang Kluang,Kapoe district,after 6 years opening to public,Let's go to say hello with Muslim.
Ban Muang Kluang is a little village located by Phetchakasem road around the fork Leam Son National Park-bang Ben Beach.Muang Kluang inphabitants are mostly Muslim.Main industry is fishery and minor ones are agriculture and trade.The most attractive feature on visiting Ban Muang Kluang is ecotourism and obsering locals'lifestyle as well.

Muslim home stay which has been opened to puplic for 6 years is a part of Muslim Home Stay and Ecotourism Forum.The purpose of this forum in which 25 locals families particpate is to understand Muslim lifestyle by tourists. Muslim home stay provides 15 guestrooms and local food dining with the host.Besides,there are many activities that tourists can join with the locals for one day or more by staying overnight at guestroom of Ban Muang Kluang.

Location:Ban Muang Kluang,sub-district,Kapoe distric,as the gataway to Laem Son National Park,43 km.far from Ranong if taking the Highway no.4
How to get there: From Ranong downtown,take the Highway no.4 down south for 43 km.until you get km.657,then turn right at the fork to the Muslim Home Stay and Ecotourism Forum on your left hand.

Padding kayak along, lad yai canal for sightseeing mangrove is one of activities at Muang Kluang sub-district,Ranong of Thailand

Klongsuan Market

2009-07-07T01:27:00.007+07:00

Klongsuan Market
Klongsuan Market has existed on the banks of Prawetburirum canal’s for over 100 years, and has roots dating back to the reign of King Rama V. Walking through the market you can see and feel the rural way of life of olden Thailand. Klongsuan Market offers not only the nostalgic ambience of Thailand’s past, but also charming wooden shop houses selling vintage items and tasty local foods. The market was once an important meeting point for villagers and people in the area because it was home to the community’s only pier (to catch a boat to Bangkok). Oldfashioned style caf?s still serve freshly-brewed O-Liang, a zesty, cool Thai version of espresso. Straddling two provinces (Chachoengsao and Samut Prakan), Klongsuan Market is probably the longest (over one kilometer in length) market by a canal in Thailand. About 20 kilometers from Suvarnabhumi Airport heading towards Chonburi on the "Motorway" route. Follow the well-designated signs on the left. At the junction, turn right along On Nutch-Chachoengsao road for around 15 kms.and Klongsuan Market is located on the left.

Situated on the banks of Prawetburirom Canal, Khlong Suan Market lies in two provinces: Tambon Thepparat, Amphoe Ban Pho, Chacoengsao Province and Tambon Khlong Suan, Amphoe Bang Bo, Samut Prakan Province. This traditional market dates back to the reign of King Rama V. The market contains many different shops, which are getting rare these days, since they are increasingly being replaced by modern convenience stores and shopping malls. More than 100 years old, it still retains the quaint charm of the old days. Visitors will be pleased with the traditional market atmosphere while enjoying a great variety of tasty food.

In the past, the market was most conveniently accessible by boat. There was only one passenger boat service from Chachoengsao to Bangkok, serviced by Nai Loet (Mr. Loet). The boat picked up passengers at Chachoengsao, ran past Khlong Suan Market, and eventually arrived at Pratu Nam (Water Gate) in Bangkok.

The market is still an important community centre, transit point for commuters, and cargo port. The market is also a centre uniting the spirit of the Thai, Chinese and Muslim people who lived peacefully in the same area, as can be seen from the architecture of its temples and mosques, and a Chinese canteen offering free vegan food for people. In addition, its people always cooperated in developing the community’s infrastructure, for instance digging canals and building roads. Though they were of different religions, they have always enjoyed morning cafe get-togethers to share ideas, experiences, news and politics. The coffee shops have always been lively community meeting places.

The local governmental organizations of the two provinces support the preservation both of the community’s buildings and simple way of life. In addition, Khlong Suan Market has been promoted to the status of cultural attraction, of which visitors are welcomed to experience its idyllic atmosphere dating back to the reign of King Rama V.

Getting there:
By car – from Bangkok, take Motorway Expressway, and follow the signs for ‘100 Year Old Khlong Suan Market’, or take On Nut – Chachoengsao Road, drive past Latkrabang Institute of Technology, continue straight, and Khlong Suan Market will be on the left.

For further information, contact Tambon Thepparat Municipality, Amphoe Ban Pho, Chachoensao, tel. 0 3859 5633, 0 3859 5716, or Tambon Khlong Suan Municipality, Amphoe Bang Bo, Samut Prahan, tel. 0 2739 3253, 0 2739 3329, 0 2704 1273.

Chachoengsao is 80 kilometers from Bangkok, with the area of 5,351 square kilometers. The local administration is divided into 10 Amphoe (district) and 1 King Amphoe (sub-district), namely: Amphoe Muang, Bang Khla, Bang Nam Prieo, Bang Pakong, Ban Pho, Phanom Sarakham, Sanam Chai Khet, Plaeng Yao, Ratchasan, Tha Takiap, and King Amphoe Khlong Khuean.
Getting there.
By car: From Bangkok, there are 3 routes to Chachoengsao:
Use highway No.304, via Min Buri, with the distance of 82 kilometers.
Use Bang Na Trat highway, turn left before reaching the bridge over Bang Pakong River to highway No.314. The total distance is 100 kilometers.
Use highway No.3, via Samut Prakarn and Bang Pakong, then turn left to highway No.314. The total distance is 106 kilometers.
By bus: There are buses leaving from 2 bus terminals: From Mor Chit 2 Bus Terminal (Tel: 0 2936 2852 66) First and second-class air-conditioned buses leave every 40 minutes during 06:00 17:00 hrs. The fare is 40 and 36 Baht, respectively.
Regular buses leave every 30 minutes during 05:40 19:00 hrs. The fare is 26 Baht. From Eastern Bus Terminal (at Ekkamai) (Tel: 0 2392 2391) First class air-conditioned buses leave every 40 minutes during 06:30 17:00 hrs. The fare is 59 Baht. Regular buses leave every 30 minutes during 05:40 19:00 hrs. The fare is 33 Baht.
Train
By Train : The trains from Hua Lamphong Station to Chachoengsao leave every day, 9 trains/day, both regular and air-conditioned during 06:00 17:25 hrs. The fare is 40 Baht for air-conditioned and 13 Baht for regular one. For more details, contact 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020

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Panda News

2009-07-03T14:53:00.012+07:00

1 month 4 days

1 month

24/06/2009

Today, the cub weight 1,310g (increase for 30g), length 30cm. Now, temperature in incubator is 33 Celsius and the cub can stay in incubator without crying. We will separate the cub again this afternoon at 2.30pm.

23/06/2009

Now, the cub is weight 1,279g (increase for 125g), length 30cm. The cub was sleep very well in incubator and was not find nipples that mean the cub might be milk from Linhui completely. Today, we started seeing the cub’s nipple, black fur are more clearly.

http://www.pandainthailand.net/

Bang Phli floating market

2009-07-01T15:24:00.008+07:00

The village community of Bang Phli in Samut Prakarn Province of Thailand.
In the past, several provinces in Thailand, with many market, but now a new generation of society to be. But, Klong Samrong bangph้li , also a market that is life, life is continuing as to the past. , Also in the market,Products are also sold antiques.
Today, people here still live life to normal as before, live in wooden shophouses , which is both home and shop, near a canal, a temple near the house, a lend support, a previous generation of Thai society. , a folk-cultural traditions, helping to maintain, and that there is life, not wish to travel.
***Long time lapse.......Rows of 141 year old wooden houses with teakwood walkways form the backdrop of the old Bang Phli floating market. Many of the quaint shop-houses retain their original form offering clues as to how life might have been in former times. Goldsmiths perpetuate the ancient craft of beating and rolling gold as they make gold foil working with traditional techniques and tools and even the same set of scales used by their forefathers.
***Bang phli have also been trying to have a weekend market along the canal. They actually have one of the longest running markets in Thailand as this one was established just over 141 year ago in 1857 by Chinese traders.
The old Bang Phli Market starts at Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai. It is basically a series of wooden shophouses with one long covered roof. It stretches for about 500 metres or so. There are more shops for tourists.Way to enjoy a variety of products.Both used to eat ,Dish-old to see that others no. But here also sold full contribution people shop.

"I think, It is a nice place to eat a meal alongside the canal."
There is an old canalside market near the temple where visitors can walk around and buy some food and useful items.
Open during 8.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Contact info:
Tambon Bang Phli Municipal Office
Phone: (02) 3373086, 3373930, 3373491, Fax: (02) 3373715
Bang Phli District Cultural Center,
Phone: (02) 3373715, 3373414, Fax: (02) 3373715
TAT Central Region Office: Area 3 (Chon Buri-Samut Prakan)
Phone: (038) 427667, 428750, Fax (038) 429113

To get there
By Car
You can use the old Sukhumvit Road and also Highway Number 303 to get there. The distance is only 29 kilometres to Samut Prakan town.
By Bus
air-conditioned buses
(of the BMTA Bangkok Mass Transit Authority)
Line No. 2 (Sam Rong - Pak Khlong Talat), }
Line No. 6 (Pak Kret - Phra Pradaeng)
Line No. 7 (Sam Rong - Tha Phra)
Line No. 8 (Pak Nam - Tha Ratchaworadit)
Line No. 11 (Pak Nam - Khonsongsaitai)
Line No. 13 (Rangsit - Pu Chao Saming Phrai)
Line No. 23 (Sam Rong Thewet via Expressway)
Line No. 25 (Pak Nam - Tha Chang)
Line No. 102 (Pak Nam - Chong Nonsee)
Line No. 126 (Nonthaburi - Sam Rong)
Line No. 129 (Thang Duan - Kasetsart University - Sam Rong)
Line No. 142 (Wat Lau - Samut Prakan)
Line No. 145 (Suan Chatuchak - Samut Prakan)
non-air conditioned buses
Line No. 2 (Sam Rong - Pak Khlong Talad)
Line No. 6 (Phra Pradaeng - Bang Lamphu)
Line No. 13 (Rangsit - Phu Chao Saming Phrai)
Line No. 20 (Pom Phra Chun- Tha Nam Din Daeng)
Line No. 23 (Sam Rong Thewet via Expressway)
Line No. 25 (Pak Nam - Tha Chang)
Line No. 45 (Sam Rong - Ratchaprasong)
Line No. 82 (Phra Pradaeng - Bang Lamphu)
Line No. 102 (Pak Nam - Chong Nonsi)
Line No. 116 (Samrong - Sathorn)
Line No. 129 (Kasetsart University - Sam Rong via Expressway)
Line No. 138 (Chatuchak - Phra Pradaeng via Expressway)
Line No. 145 (Suan Chatuchak - Pak Nam)

Distances from Amphoe Muang Samut Prakan to Bang Phli 17 Kms.

Baby Panda Re come back

2009-06-15T13:19:00.012+07:00

Re come back ,for baby panda story.Thailand and the world, tracking news of the baby Panda. Thailand animal lovers celebrate birth of a panda at Chiang Mai Zoo.
(On 12 Jun 2009 - 21 Jun 2009)
This has to be the Southeast Asia’s most famous zoo after global TV networks turned their lens on a remarkable new born baby; a female panda born at Chiang Mai Zoo, late May. Mum and Dad, Lin Hui and Xuang Xuang, have lived at the northern Thailand zoo for the last six years, under a loan agreement with the Chinese Government that lasts just 10 years. TV cameras from all major channels focused on the tiny tot made all the more famous because it was conceived by artificial insemination and marked a first for the Thai veterinarian team. Thailand joins the US and Japan as the only countries to breed pandas in captivity. Born 27 May, after six years of almost comical efforts to get the female panda pregnant, the birth surprised even zoo officials. It turned out to be the month’s good new story rising above the usual negative news that swamps TV viewers. It was all the more fascinating in the context of past efforts by zoo officials to get the two Chinese pandas to mate naturally. Zoo keepers arranged a mock wedding and even showed them porn movies of other pandas mating. It was a dismal failure, until medical science came to the rescue. Overnight, the baby was a world celebrity and the only sad note was news that within two years the baby panda would have to return to its homeland. The panda family is the biggest draw at Chiang Mai Zoo, earning a treasure chest in gate fees that have reached an astronomical figure. You would have to be a football star to attract a fan club of the size the panda family has drawn to the zoo. Tourists and residents flock to this northern zoo to watch these rare creatures in their posh quarters. Leading the family’s admirers, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjaijiva, says he will check out if China might be prepared to relax regulations and allow the baby to stay beyond the two years stated in the loan contract. If successful, the baby could possibly remain with mum and dad until their stay in Thailand concludes in another four years. While sensitive talks between PMs unfold the zoo is planning to celebrate the panda’s birth in style. Thousands of visitors are expected to visit the zoo just to see this tiny tot a rare site for travellers interested in these cute and iconic creatures. Since the grown-up pandas arrived, the zoo’s gate rose to around 3,000 visitors on a weekend. But there is a good deal more to see at this zoo. It is credited with being probably the best in the country and even has a night safari zoo. There are various activities arranged by the zoo to attract visitors. This month, 12 to 21 June the zoo hosts the World Animal Art and Photo Gallery, that encourages visitors and residents to enter their favourite animal photos in a contest. They have to depict animals smiling, not an easy task if the subject is a crocodile. In addition, the zoo features a water colour painting workshop; rare animal photo auction, finger paint, photo fair and gallery. Check out www.a-plusgroup.com information more http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event

Bang Khla Floating Market

2009-06-04T16:32:00.013+07:00

Visitors can enjoy a large variety,beacause
Bang Khla Floating Market is launched, amid beautiful natural surroundings and simplicity, delicious local delicacies and warm hospitality of people in rural areas.
Bang Khla district in Chachoengsao province of thailand.There are two century-old markets in the province "Ban Mai and Klong Suan markets", both popular weekend floating market.
Bang Khla floating market is certain to be created for tourism.
Tourism Authority of Thailand in the era of the few year ago,will be just a matter of seeking a tourist attraction called "floating market".
Floating Market is a cultural exchange that occurs in the central region of Thailand.
May be because communities are often located in the central riverside canal.So,travel And exchange in the past. The boat trip is based primarily.
"Floating Market" is the flow of tourism. "Product-oriented culture."If notice to find a difference as a second major.
1.The market offers a "Antique Market" or the market occurs naturally.People are used to exchange goods.In the past.May then be closed.And get back up to the recovery of tourism.Such as market UMPHAWA Floating Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Tha Kha Floating Market..
2.Market to be built on the new Is to create more tourism.Both take a "land market" into the water.And The newly created market-based water resources in the area.Or sometimes a man digging a water created

Some market that is creating a market for tourism.
Here is another.
Bang Khla floating market is certain to be created for tourism.
Bang Khla floating Market is a new generation. Built to travel.Built around 4-5 years ago.Take a "land market" into the water.Lighter blue roof live Establish a central pontoon table chair set, it is long since over head till the end. To be your food.People to cook it in a rowboat. The park is sheltered pontoon both sides.People cooking it into the rowboat.Cooking, food and belongings. The majority of sales are food juice and candy gift.Food prices here are not expensive, and from ten to a hundred baht.Taste delicious.

Open Saturday - Sunday 8 a.m to 6 pm and on public holidays. If the fuss is recommended to last at 9 a.m
Getting there:
By bus
There are buses leaving from 2 bus terminals.
1.From Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal (Moh Chit2)
First and second-class air-conditioned buses leave every 40 minutes during 06:00 am - 17:00 pm
The fare is 40 and 36 Baht, respectively. Regular buses leave every 30 minutes during 05:40 am - 19:00 pm The fare is 26 Baht.contact Tel: 0 2936 2852
2.From Eastern Bus Terminal (at Ekkamai)First class air-conditioned buses leave every 40 minutes during 06:30 17:00 hrs. The fare is 59 Baht. Regular buses leave every 30 minutes during 05:40 19:00 hrs. The fare is 33 Baht. contact Tel: 0 2392 2391
By Train
from bangkok (Hua Lamphong Station)to Chachoengsao leave every day, 9 trains/day, both regular and air-conditioned during 06:00 - 17:25 hrs.
The fare is 40 ฿. for air-conditioned and 13 ฿. for regular one. For more details,
contact :Tel. 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020
By car
Can travel from Bangkok to Route 3.
1. from Bangkok by highway number 304 (Bangkok - Minburi - Chachoengsao, 75 kilometers distance.
2. from Bangkok by highway number 34 (road Bangna-Trat)
and then turn to highway number 314 (Bagpakg - Chachoengsao, 90 kilometers distance.
3. from Bangkok by highway number 3 (over Samutprakarn - Bangpakong) use highway number 314 and then 100 km distance.

Within Chachoengsao
Bus lines Chachoengsao - Bang Khla: sit in the cars, the bus wrote Bang Khla district. when to end the call then the "Tuk-Tuk's"( Samlors )Or the motorcycle taxi. has emerged to engage Bang Khla (the district) approximately 300 meters.
Chachoengsao route for vehicles - Phanomsarakham Staff noted attraction. The staff all the way Approximately 17 km distance enough to have four separate Bang Khla staff Bang Khla tourism market. Turn to the left. And drive to another approximately 3-4 km

Klong Sa Bua Floating Market

2009-06-03T18:46:00.010+07:00

"Thank you! my dear friend"
My friend recommended to visit.Klong Sa Bua Floating Market long weekends ago,and I'm not to fall.Great everything!!!!!!!!!!!!
Show good beautiful.
First to show,
Used as a farm field,
Casting out all any way,
Variety of local food.
Klong Sa Bua Floating Market is a new market.located in the city of Ayutthaya ,Ayutthaya Province of Thailand.Market near the Temple figured the name Wat Chong Klom A measure that has since past.Market located in the medium of trees and natural grass field. Market is the fresh green of the central spike slender belly farm.Area merchants and mid belly farm activities.Ties between the people to force a change of water.Patrick pavilion was built to surround water width Connection with the long continuous path.
The market is divided into 2 parts floating market to market land.Land market is central farm,A wooden house,roof bulrush,Floating Market is vast. A walk around the pool.
And also walk through the water medium.
Walk into a wayside tree can move both left and right.We make it easier to followWe make it easier to follow No longer will the large lagoon.The bamboo frame with a platform to both aircraft.The facade is to store both left and right.Walk through the belly farm Rice is planted. Some grains of it.Salespeople to sell products in this section.
People cooking.Sit on the sale of ships.Ancient Thai food ,drinks,Thai dessert,.
Highlights of the market::
*Show Cultural Arts dance-Thailand,
*Show on the central plaza cornfield,
Reasons to visit the floating market Klong Sa Bua are...
*National floating market.
*Amid natural waterfront.
*Variety of local food.
*Cultural Show.
Services:every Saturday - Sunday and Holidays 10.00a.m.and 17.00 p.m.

Getting There
From bangkok, 70 Km North of Bangkok,we go to ayutthaya Province.
By car:
Phahonyothin Road,and take Highway No.32 to Ayutthaya.
Chaeng – Watthna Road,and take Highway No. 302.
Pathum Thani – Samkhok – Sena,and turn right at Amphoe Sena to Highway No. 3263.
Bangkok – Nonthaburi – Pathum Thani Road,then take Highway No. 347
By train:
from bangkok (Hua Lamphong Station),
approximately daily every hour between 4.20 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The 3rd class fare is 15 bahts for the 1.5 hour trip.
call 0 2223 7010, 0 2223 7020, or 1690
By bus:
Bangkok's Northern Bus Termina (Moh Chit2)Buses operate every 20 minutes directly to Ayutthaya
The buses are from 4:30AM–7.15PM,
First class air-con buses charge 60 baht,Second class is 45 baht.,And non air-conditioned buses leave for Bang Pa-In, Bang Sai, and Ayutthaya many times daily from 05.30-19.20 hrs
Allow at least two hours
Call center 1490

Whitin ayutthaya:
Song taew and shared tuk-tuk will go anywhere for 10 to 30 bahts/person and depending on the distance/destination. A tuk-tuk from the train station going to any point.

From Worajet Crossway,Run directly to Ayutthaya,The bridge turn left,Run straight to the page to Wat Phra Men,Turn left up bridges.Along Wat Na Phra Men Go straight,Soon at Klong Sa Bua Floating Market....more
http://www.ayutthayafloatingmarket.com/main.html

News panda birth of Thailand

2009-06-01T16:34:00.019+07:00

Baby panda joins celebrity list

Thailand animal lovers celebrate birth of a panda at Chiang Mai Zoo.

This has to be the Southeast Asia’s most famous zoo after global TV networks turned their lens on a remarkable new born baby; a female panda born at Chiang Mai Zoo, late May.

Mum and Dad, Lin Hui and Xuang Xuang, have lived at the northern Thailand zoo for the last six years, under a loan agreement with the Chinese Government that lasts just 10 years.

TV cameras from all major channels focused on the tiny tot made all the more famous because it was conceived by artificial insemination and marked a first for the Thai veterinarian team. Thailand joins the US and Japan as the only countries to breed pandas in captivity.
Born 27 May, after six years of almost comical efforts to get the female panda pregnant, the birth surprised even zoo officials. It turned out to be the month’s good new story rising above the usual negative news that swamps TV viewers.

It was all the more fascinating in the context of past efforts by zoo officials to get the two Chinese pandas to mate naturally. Zoo keepers arranged a mock wedding and even showed them porn movies of other pandas mating. It was a dismal failure, until medical science came to the rescue.

Overnight, the baby was a world celebrity and the only sad note was news that within two years the baby panda would have to return to its homeland.

The panda family is the biggest draw at Chiang Mai Zoo, earning a treasure chest in gate fees that have reached an astronomical figure. You would have to be a football star to attract a fan club of the size the panda family has drawn to the zoo.

Tourists and residents flock to this northern zoo to watch these rare creatures in their posh quarters.

Leading the family’s admirers, Thailand’s Prime Minister, Abhisit Vejjaijiva, says he will check out if China might be prepared to relax regulations and allow the baby to stay beyond the two years stated in the loan contract.
If successful, the baby could possibly remain with mum and dad until their stay in Thailand concludes in another four years.
While sensitive talks between PMs unfold the zoo is planning to celebrate the panda’s birth in style.
Thousands of visitors are expected to visit the zoo just to see this tiny tot a rare site for travellers interested in these cute and iconic creatures.
Since the grown-up pandas arrived, the zoo’s gate rose to around 3,000 visitors on a weekend. But there is a good deal more to see at this zoo. It is credited with being probably the best in the country and even has a night safari zoo.

There are various activities arranged by the zoo to attract visitors. This month, 12 to 21 June the zoo hosts the World Animal Art and Photo Gallery, that encourages visitors and residents to enter their favourite animal photos in a contest. They have to depict animals smiling, not an easy task if the subject is a crocodile. In addition, the zoo features a water colour painting workshop; rare animal photo auction, finger paint, photo fair and gallery. Check out www.a-plusgroup.com

http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Lampaya Floating Market

2009-05-23T14:36:00.009+07:00

Wat Lampaya Floating Market

It is situated in front of Lampaya temple, on the Tha Cheen River. The floating market was initiated by the Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council and Lampaya temple. It is a centre of trade for fruits and vegetables as well as agricultural produces including rattan ware, woven cotton, dyed cotton, and inexpensive food. Local food like noodles with beef, Thai desserts, and steamed curried fish patty, are sold by local vendors who do their trade in their boats. In front of the temple is another haven for the various species of fish including big catfish-like fresh water fishes, black ear, and giant gourami. The cruise services along Tha Cheen River are also available. Several types of boats cater to the needs of the visitors, which include:
Ancient rowing boat: cruising along Tha Cheen River: leaving from Wat Lampaya, paying homage to Chao Mae Thabthim Shrine, the most revered shrine of Tambon Lampaya. The trip costs 20 Baht/person. It takes around 30 minutes;
Towed boat: a round trip along Tha Cheen River: departing from Wat Lampaya to Wat Sukvatanaram. Feeding fish can be done in front of Wat Lampaya. The trip costs 50 Baht/adult and 20 Baht/child.
Passenger boat: leaving from Wat Lampaya to Wat Bang Phra (Wat Luang Pho Pern). The trip takes two and a half hours. An adult fee is 50 Baht, a child fee is 20 Baht.
This floating market is open only on Saturdays and Sundays, from 06.00-15.00.

Getting there: the market can be reached several ways:
By Car: 1) take the Pinklao-Nakhon Chaisi route, turn right onto a bridge that leads to Salaya, continue driving, passing Mahidol University, then take a left turn in front of Buddhamonthon District Office, and then take a right turn at Buddhamonthon Police Station for another 24 Kms. Wat Lampaya is on the left. The trip takes around 45 minutes;
2) taking the Bangbuathong route, keep going for about 10 Kms., look for a sign that points to Bang Len, take a left turn there and proceed for 20 Kms., at the next intersection (before reaching the bridge crossing the Tha Cheen River), take a left turn and keep going for another 9 Kms. Wat Lampaya will be seen on the right.
By Bus: the Transport Company operates a Bangkok-Nakhon Pathom bus. Get off at Nakhon Pathom Market and then take a Song Taew (public pick-up truck) of Nakhon Pathom-Lampaya line, and get off at Wat Lampaya. Take a Song Taew, route Lampaya-Thung-Noi, from a market in Nakhon Pathom town and get off at Wat Lampaya.

There are also mini-van services available from the Southern Bus Terminal, near Kung Luang Restaurant. The van leaves every 30 minutes, from 05.00-18.00. A one-way fare is 40 Baht. For more information contact Wat Lampaya, Tambon Lampaya Cultural Council tel: 0 3439 1626, 0 3439 1985, 0 3439 2022.

http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Bang Namphueng Floating Market

2009-05-20T23:40:00.015+07:00

Bang Namphueng Floating Market

The charm of this floating market is the canalside lifestyle of the community whose members are mostly Thai – Mon. Local products and famous food such as
A new floating market near Bangkok located at Tambon Bang Namphueng, Phra Pradaeng District. It originated under the cooperation between the Bang Namphueng Subdistrict
Administration Organization and local community in an attempt to release their superabundant crops and, as a consequence, create employment and income to the community. The charm of this floating market is the canalside lifestyle of the community whose members are mostly Thai – Mon. Local products and famous food such as fish-scale flowers, herbal joss sticks, Hoi Thot (fried mussel pancake), Khanom Khrok or mortar-toasted pastry, mango, etc. are also offered on sale. A rowing boat for rent is available at 20 Baht each. A bicycle trek to experience the local lifestyle and visit the fruit orchards is also provided with a bicycle for rent available at 30 Baht each. Bang Namphueng Floating Market is open only on Saturdays and Sundays during 8.00 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. For more information, please contact Chief of the Bang Namphueng Subdistrict Administration Organization at Tel. 0 1171 4930 or Bang Namphueng Subdistrict Administration Organization Office at Tel. 0 2819 6762.

To get there By car – exit from the Express Way (Dao Khanong – Suk Sawat) to Suk Sawat Road, turn beside the BP gas station near Phra Pradaeng – Suk Sawat T-junction toward Phra Pradaeng Market, turn left via Wat Song Tham Worawihan for approximately 5 kilometres, turn right for another 1 kilometre upon noticing the direction sign to the floating market until arriving at Bang Namphueng Health Centre which provides a parking area. By bus – take air-conditioned bus No. 138 (Chatuchak – Phra Pradaeng), No. 140 (Victory Monument – Suk Sawat Express Way), No. 506 (Pak Kret – Phra Pradaeng), or ordinary bus No. 82 (Sanam Luang – Phra Pradaeng).
www.tourismthailand.org

Sai Noi Floating Market

2009-05-05T12:12:00.005+07:00

Nonthaburi is located directly north of Bangkok on the Chao Phraya river. The province is part of the greater Bangkok Metropolitan Area. In most parts it is as urbanized as the capital, and the boundary between the two provinces is nearly unrecognisable.

Sai Noi Floating Market Travelling to the market by boat along a canal to see how some ordinary Thais live.
Sai Noi Floating Market

Travelling to the market by boat along a canal to see how some ordinary Thais live and enjoy the variety of food, fruits and plants offered for sales with reasonable price.

Opened only on weekend from 8 am. to 5 pm. The tour of Wat Sai Yai and Coconut farm by boat accompanied by local youth guides is also proposed from 9.30 am. to 4 pm.

How to get there;

* By car- Take Bang Bua Thong-Taling Chan road then turn left to Bang Kruai-Sai Noi Road. Go straight on around 13 kms. towards Sai Noi Floating Market

* By van-(T. 8) Pata Pinklao –Sai Noi or The Mall Ngamwongwan-Sai Noi

* By Ferry -Take ferry with guide from Nonthaburi to Sai Noi Pier

Wat Sai Yai

(Close to Tambon Sai Noi Municipal Office) 65 Ban Sai Yai, Sai Noi-Ton Chueak Road, the monastery built in 1867 enshrines nowadays a golden Buddha image.

Floating Market at Khlong Bang Khu Wiang

2009-05-05T11:51:00.003+07:00

Bang Khu Wiang The floating market is located at the mouth of Khlong Bang Khu Wiang. Tambon Bang Rao Nok, Amphoe Bang Kruai. It takes about 10 minutes by boat to go to this floating market from Amphoe Bang Kruai.

The best choice to enjoy a traditional Thai floating market without the touristy push is Bang Khu Wiang. Monks arrive by boat in early morning on their daily 'tak baat' (alms round), and a variety of farm - fresh produce is offered.

How to get there: One option is to rent a boat from Chang Pier (in Bangkok), and ask to be taken to Noi-Khlong Om-Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market. A cheaper option is to catch a boat from Wat Chalo Pier for a 45-minute ride to Bang Kruai (5 baht), which runs every 15 minutes from 05:00 - 20:00. From there it is a 10-minute boat ride to the market. If boats don't suit you, no worries as taxis and tuk-tuks are available for hire at the market.
Items at market: Mainly Fresh produce
Open: 04:00 - 07:00 (every day)

Don Wai Market

2009-05-01T22:31:00.008+07:00

Don Wai Market. Some people call this a floating market. However, strictly speaking, it is a market on the banks of the Nakhon Chaisi River.

This is another floating market of Nakhon Pathom established in the reign of King Rama VI (reigning 1910-1925). There are no boats floating in the river but the sellers set up their shops on land near Wat Don Wai on the river bank of the Tha Chin River in Samphran County.

The floating market at Wat Don Wai (near Wat Rai Khing)has become very popular for Thai and foreign tourists.
It is located on Nakhon Chai Si River, Nakhon Pathom
Province, and only about 30 kms. from Bangkok.
Tourists can take a boat trip along the river which is
very naturally beautiful while having lunch on the boat.
The boat trip can be as short as one and a half hour
and the fee is from 60 - 80 Baht per person.

To get to Don Wai Market is quite easy. I took the Outer Ring (Highway 9) from Samut Prakan. I then turned onto Highway 4 which is signposted Nakhon Pathom. Shortly after the Rose Garden you need to turn right onto Highway 3316. However, as you cannot do a direct turn here, you have to continue as far as the bridge over Nakhon Chaisi River and U-Turn under the bridge. Make sure you keep left for this. You will see a bigger sign for Wat Rai Khing rather than for the market. Keep going until you reach the market on the left. You cannot miss it nor the crowds. Make sure that you arrive early if you want to park a car. This costs 20 baht. There is more than one place to park. Just keep driving along the road.

Taling Chan Floating Market

2009-05-01T22:08:00.002+07:00

Taling Chan Floating Market is located on the canal Khlong Chak Phra in front of the district office. It is opened only on weekends from about 8:30 to 16:00. Orchard produce such as fruits, and vegetables, as well as fish are sold from boats. There is a live traditional Thai music performance from 11:00 to 14:00. The idea for the floating market here was initiated by Chamlong Srimuang in 1987 to honor King Bhumibol's 60th birthday. This is a new attraction since floating markets, an old way of life of the Thai people, had vanished entirely from Bangkok for quite a long time.

The Taling Chan Floating Market takes place at the weekends in front of Taling Chan District Office. Only recently discovered by tourists, the market is entirely authentic and frequented by locals. Fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants and trinkets are on offer, and after the market a boat trip along the canal will reveal a host of small gardens and villages that are worth seeing.

Details: The market takes place between 9:00 and 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday

The following buses will get you there:

How to get there: Take bus numbers 79 or 83, which cross the Chao Praya River to the Thonburi side of Bangkok. The market is located near the front of Taling Chan District Office.
Items at market: Fruit, vegetables, plants and various knick-knacks
Open: 09:00 - 17:00 (weekends only)

Contact:
Taling Chan District

Tel: 0-2424-5448

Pattaya Floating Market

2009-05-01T21:41:00.009+07:00

Thai Culture and Heritage from

the four regions of Thailand

Pattaya Floating Market provides daily several cultural performances, native

to the four regions of the country, like Thai classical dance, martial art demonstrations,as well as water boxing, where the fighters perform on a horizontal pole above the canal. Painters do show their artificial work, like umbrella and portrait painting.Pattaya Floating Market will provide shortly Amphibian-boat rides, an agricultural rice field demonstration and authentic House-boats for home stay.

More than110 boutique-shops presenting wooden hand carvings, silks and cloth weaving, special Thai herbs, many OTOP products and other native items from all over Thailand.

The Nueng Siam Woodcarving Museum has on display rare pieces

of crafted 200 years old teak and is home for the impressive and beautiful carved image of the elephant god Ganesha.

Pattaya Floating Market, the biggest floating market in the world, is located on the outskirts of Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road, on the way to Bang Saray and Sattahip. Easy access from Bangkok by Tour Service, Publi bus, taxi or coach.

By car
Pattaya can be reached in a 2.00-hour drive along Bangna-Trat Highway via Bang Pakong, Chon Buri and Si Racha. However, visitors can avoid Chon Buri by opting for Highway 36, the new route of Chon Buri - Pattaya - Rayong or motorway from Rama 9 Road.

Pattaya Floating Market

451/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvi-Road Pattaya

Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150

www.pattayafloatingmarket.com

Office: +66 (0) 38 706340

Fax +66 (0) 38 076800

Mobile: +66 (0) 85 282 6443 (Eng/Deutsch)

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

2009-05-01T21:11:00.004+07:00

In the past, daily commerce in Thailand was conducted mostly along rivers and canals (or khlongs in Thai). Bangkok’s water network was busy and served as the principal means of communication causing Bangkok to be called as the “Venice of the East” by early European visitors. Today Bangkok’s floating markets may not be quite so vibrant. The best known floating market is at Damnoen Saduak, some 109 kilometres southwest of Bangkok or approximately two hours drive. It is a ‘must-see’ destination and probably visited by nine out of every ten tourists who visit Thailand. Every morning, hundreds of boats crowd the market area. Most of them are paddled by women with picturesque straw hats. Visitors can find everything from vegetables and fruits to freshly-cooked noodle and souvenirs at this lively market. The best way of appreciating the floating market is to join it, to take a boat ride through the vendors to savour the smells and sounds as well as the sights. A little effort spent in getting away from the popular haunt and exploring along back canals is rewarded by other scenes of a traditional way of life that has scarcely changed over the years. A boat can be hired at 300 baht per hour (the fare should be settled before beginning the trip). To visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market can be combined with a tour of the great chedi in Nakhon Pathom, the Rose Garden’s Thai Village or the Samphran Elephant Ground and Zoo, which are on return to Bangkok. The trip can be arranged through a travel agency or a tour service counter in most of the hotels in Bangkok.

How to Get There Drive from Bangkok along Highway No. 4 (Phetkasem Road), then turn left at Km. 80 and continue for another 25 kilometres along the Bang Phae-Damnoen Saduak Road. Public buses depart from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Damnoen Saduak every 40 minutes from 05.50 hrs. onwards. The fare is 80 baht for air-conditioned bus (Tel. 0 2435 5031). Get off at the last stop and then take a local bus to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The most suitable time to visit the market is from 08.00 - 12.30 hrs.

Talat Don Hoi Lot

2009-05-01T20:04:00.007+07:00

Don Hoi Lot This famous tourist attraction of Samut Songkhram is a bar on the mouth of the Mae Klong River. It was formed by the sedimentation of sandy soil called by villagers here as ‘Sai Khi Pet.’ The bar of 3 km wide and 5 km long covers two zones: Don Nok is on the mouth of Ao Mae Klong, accessible by boat; and Don Nai is located on the beach of the Chuchi village in Tambon Bang Chakreng and on the beach of the Bang Bo village in Tambon Bang Kaeo, accessible by car. In the area of the bar, there are many shellfish, such as Hoi Lot (razor clam), Hoi Lai (undulated surf clam), Hoi Puk (Ridged Venus clam), Hoi Pak Pet (tongue shell), Hoi Khraeng (cockle), etc. Hoi Lot is mostly found here and it has become a landmark of this place.

Hoi Lot is a species of bivalve mollusks, having muddy white meat in a straw-shaped shell and living in mud. Hoi Lot will be caught during low tide. A small stick previously dipped in lime will be put in a hole where the shellfish live. Because of the lime, they will be stimulated to appear and are caught easily. The lime should not be directly spread on the bar since it will kill all other shellfish in the area. The best time for a visit is around March – May because the low tide will last longer and the bar will emerge to be seen. Tourists can hire a boat from the Aphon Pavilion (near the Krommaluang Chumphonkhetudomsak Shrine) to visit Don Hoi Lot. The charter boat fee is 60 Baht (not over 6 persons), or 10 Baht per person. To visit the bay mouth, it costs 200 Baht per boat (not over 5 persons). To admire the beauty of the mangrove forest, it is 300 Baht per boat (not over 7 persons). For more details on the times of the high and low tides, contact the Bang Chakraeng Sub-district Administration Organization at Tel. 0 3472 3749, 0 3472 3736.

Here, there is a Krommaluang Chumphonkhetudomsak Shrine, and traditional Thai music is performed monthly on the first and third weeks on its front lawn during 4.30 – 6.30 p.m.

Furthermore, many restaurants and souvenir shops here offer fresh and dried seafood, Hoi Lot, fish sauce, shrimp paste of Khlong Khon, coconut sugar, palm sap, etc.

To get there
By car
1. To the Bang Bo village in Tambon Bang Kaeo, take the Thon Buri – Pak Tho Road (Rama II Road), and before Km 62, follow the direction sign on the left to Don Hoi Lot for around 7 km.
2. To the Chuchi village in Tambon Bang Chakreng, take the Thon Buri – Pak Tho Road (Rama II Road), and at the foot of the Phra Phutthaloetla Naphalai Bridge or around Km 64, follow the direction sign to Don Hoi Lot for around 5 km.

By bus A bus service is available all day from the market in Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram to Don Hoi Lot in Chuchi village.

By boat A boat service of various sizes is available from the pier on the Mae Klong River to Don Nok. For a group of 60-250 people, contact Khun Phonthip Saengwanit at the Sun Huat Heng Sawmill in advance at Tel. 0 3471 1466, 0 3471 2558, 0 3471 2451, 08 1378 5858; Fax: 0 3471 4240 (Food can be ordered to serve on the boat.), or contact the ferry ticket booth at the pier by the Mae Klong River.

ิBang Noi floating market

2009-04-26T12:29:00.003+07:00

Bang Noi floating market

This floating market is open on Saturday and Sunday Formerly,

it was situated around Bng Pak Noi canal.At there,
tourists could by the products on the land as the vendors stop their boat along the wooden platform sticking out the canal,However,
tourists can also walk from its present location to the former one as there are still the shops selling various products which are mostly antiques.

Besides,Tang Siam Ha Museum is also located around Bang Noi floating market.This museum houses 3,000 pieces of antique housewares which were gathered from the bottom of Mae Klong River.If tourists would like to visit the Museum,please contact Khon Prapeepat Phsettasalasai for permission.

Contact Tang Saim Ha Museum Tel:0 3476 1089

Location:located by Mae Klong River,near Koh Kaew temple
How to get there:Take the highway no.35 (thonburi-paktor route)to km.63,pass the town then take the highway no.325(samut songkhram-Bang Pea route) to km.36-37 and turn left into the road(the same way to the King Rama 2 Memorail Park )for another 6 km.Kho Kaew temple where you can park the car is on left hand side.

Amphawa Floating market

2009-04-26T10:31:00.003+07:00

Amphawa floating market

Today,Floating market is paid attention by tourists more than it is in the past.

As it is not too far from Bangkok,just taking 2 hour,you will be embraced by atmosphere of liveliness in floating market.

At amphawa floating market.Tourists could see people going about their lives,

a number of boat vendors selling their fresh produce,seafood dish,cool drink,and so on,
All foods of here can cause you feeling a bit hungry all the time for sure Fortunately,
you could buy each of them in a budget price.

Along the canal banks.the houses were built in from old to contemporary style Many of them double as shops and restaurants which are more bustling in late afternoon.

At dusk,the shops will be decorated will neon lights of various colors,
making the place look more attractive.Besides,Visitors can enjoy a cozy atmosphere and music broadcast by the community members.

If you stay overnight at Amphawa district,you should never miss to see the fireflies whose tails shine on and off in the dark.You can hire a boat rowed by the local guide who takes you to the best spot for the fireflies.It take around 1 and half.The most important thing during the boat ride to fireflies spot is "Do not make too much noise since it will scare away the fireflies"
Amphawa floating market is suitable for all ages as so many things to see and do.

If you still have no any plan where to go for week-end,so try to get here which never makes you feel disappointed.

Amphawa floating market takes place on Fri,Sat and Sun,from 14.00 to 21.00.
Location:Located near King Rama ll Memorial Pank.
How to get there:Take the highway no.35 (thonburi-paktor route)to km.63,pass the town then take the highway no.325(samut songkhram-Bang Pea route) to km.36-37 and turn left at the junction to the King Rama ll Memorail Park.The market is located near the park.

Tha kha floating market

2009-04-25T10:24:00.005+07:00

Tha Kha floating market place every five days from early morning to noon.

The charm of visiting floating market is to witness the river life.And the must-see floating market is at The Tha Kha where the old fashion is still the same as time passed by.
In the morning,at people at Tha Kha floating market still paddle their boats to exchange the goods and not to make aprofit from each other.The goods they exchanged are mostly various fruits.vegetables,including Thai foods such as Thai vermicelli with curry,friend mussel,Thai dessert,etc.For visitors,they can also fill their stomachs with these tasty dishes in budget price.No doubt,this floating market becomes the fascinating place to visit.
Before leaving for the trip,visitors should check the because this floating market will take place only six days a month,on Waning and Waxing Moon,Day 2,7,and12 Evening in accordance with the Thai lunar calendar,from to 12.00 am.please contact Khun Jaroen Juethai,the group chief of Ban Tha Kha Home Stay,Tel:0 3476 6123

Location :Tha Kha Village,Tha Kha sub-district,Amphawa district.Samut Songkhram town.
How to get there:From Bangkok,There are 2 ways to the destination from Samut Songkhram town,frist,take the highway no. 35(Thonburi-paktor route)to km.63then take the Highway no.325(Samut Songkhram-Bang Pae route) and turn right at Bang Krabue crossroads for 5 km.,there is a signpost to the Highway no.35(Thonburi-paktor route)to km.57 then make a U-turn to Bang Kaew market and pass the crossroads to Lad Peng temple.there is a signpost to the floating market.