Thailand, Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The boat-filled Chao Phraya River feeds its network of canals, flowing past the Rattanakosin royal district, home to opulent Grand Palace and its sacred Wat Phra Kaew Temple. Nearby is Wat Pho Temple with an enormous reclining Buddha and, on the opposite shore, Wat Arun Temple with its steep steps and Khmer-style spire.
Night view in Bangkok, Thailand of The Democracy Monument.
The Democracy Monument is a public monument in the centre of Bangkok, capital of Thailand. It occupies a traffic circle on the wide east-west Ratchadamnoen Avenue, at the intersection of Dinso Road.Democracy Monumentbangkokbkkcelebrationkingkingdomnightpeoplestreetthaithailandviewyellow
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) ( วัดโพธิ์), Bangkok, Thailand.
The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a 46 m long reclining Buddha.
The temple is highest on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. It is associated with King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site, and became his main temple where some of his ashes are enshrined. The temple was later expanded and extensively renovated by Rama III.Bang PlatGolden BuddhaReclining BuddhaTHAWat Phobangkokbuddhabuddhistthailandวัดโพธิ์
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) ( วัดโพธิ์), Bangkok, Thailand.
The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a 46 m long reclining Buddha. The soles of the feet of the Buddha are 3 m high and 4.5 m long, and inlaid with mother-of-pearl. They are each divided into 108 arranged panels, displaying the auspicious symbols by which Buddha can be identified, such as flowers, dancers, white elephants, tigers, and altar accessories.
The temple is highest on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. It is associated with King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site, and became his main temple where some of his ashes are enshrined. The temple was later expanded and extensively renovated by Rama III.Bang PlatGolden BuddhaReclining BuddhaTHAWat Phoauspiciousauspicious symbolsbangkokbuddhabuddhistfeetmother of pearlperalsolesthailandวัดโพธิ์
Wat Pho (Thai: วัดโพธิ์). Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahavihar.
Wat Pho, is a contraction of its older name Wat Photaram. The temple is first on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. It is associated with King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site, and became his main temple where some of his ashes are enshrined. The temple was later expanded and extensively renovated by Rama III. The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a 46 m long reclining Buddha. The temple is considered the earliest centre for public education in Thailand, and the marble illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions has been recognised by UNESCO.King Rama IReclining BuddhaUNESCOWat PhoWat PhotaramWat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharbangkokbkkbuddhabuddhistgoldenstatuetemplethailandวัดโพธิ์
Wat Pho (Thai: วัดโพธิ์). Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahavihar.
Wat Pho, is a contraction of its older name Wat Photaram. The temple is first on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. It is associated with King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site, and became his main temple where some of his ashes are enshrined. The temple was later expanded and extensively renovated by Rama III. The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a 46 m long reclining Buddha. The temple is considered the earliest centre for public education in Thailand, and the marble illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions has been recognised by UNESCO.King Rama IReclining BuddhaUNESCOWat PhoWat PhotaramWat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharbangkokbkkbuddhabuddhistgoldenstatuetemplethailandวัดโพธิ์
Wat Pho (Thai: วัดโพธิ์). Temple of the Reclining Buddha Complex. Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn.
The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a 46 m long reclining Buddha. The temple is considered the earliest centre for public education in Thailand, and the marble illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions has been recognised by UNESCO.King Rama IReclining BuddhaUNESCOWat PhoWat PhotaramWat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharbangkokbkkbuddhabuddhistgoldenstatuetemplethailandวัดโพธิ์
The Royal Pantheon. Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its reclining emerald Buddha.
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The Royal Pantheon. Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its reclining emerald Buddha.
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Sala Daeng, BTS station at Silom Road, Patpong, Bangkok, Thailand.
One of the world's most famous red-light districts, Patpong is where Thailand's Go-Go culture all started. It has even been immortalised in a James Bond chase-sequence. Its two parallel side-streets, found between Silom and Surawongse Roads, house dozens of neon-lit strip bars offering naughty showsBTS stationBang RakSala DaengSilom RoadSurawongTHAbangkokthailand
Tuk-tuk in Patpong, Bangkok, Thailand.
One of the world's most famous red-light districts, Patpong is where Thailand's Go-Go culture all started. It has even been immortalised in a James Bond chase-sequence. Its two parallel side-streets, found between Silom and Surawongse Roads, house dozens of neon-lit strip bars offering naughty shows
Patpong, Bangkok, Thailand.
One of the world's most famous red-light districts, Patpong is where Thailand's Go-Go culture all started. It has even been immortalised in a James Bond chase-sequence. Its two parallel side-streets, found between Silom and Surawongse Roads, house dozens of neon-lit strip bars offering naughty shows.
Its reputation means it's still a huge attraction, mainly for sightseers more interested in seeing the famous spot for themselves. Alongside the adult entertainment is a sort of night market as the whole area teems with hawkers and humble stalls geared for tourist. Go-Go Bar scene or not, it is very well policed - there's a Tourist Police Office at the end of the road, and CCTV cameras - and you'll find entire families nonchalantly walking around during market hours.
Patpong, Bangkok, Thailand.
One of the world's most famous red-light districts, Patpong is where Thailand's Go-Go culture all started. It has even been immortalised in a James Bond chase-sequence. Its two parallel side-streets, found between Silom and Surawongse Roads, house dozens of neon-lit strip bars offering naughty shows.
Its reputation means it's still a huge attraction, mainly for sightseers more interested in seeing the famous spot for themselves. Alongside the adult entertainment is a sort of night market as the whole area teems with hawkers and humble stalls geared for tourist. Go-Go Bar scene or not, it is very well policed - there's a Tourist Police Office at the end of the road, and CCTV cameras - and you'll find entire families nonchalantly walking around during market hours.
Bike taxi and regular taxi - various transport options at Patpong, Bangkok, Thailand.
One of the world's most famous red-light districts, Patpong is where Thailand's Go-Go culture all started. It has even been immortalised in a James Bond chase-sequence. Its two parallel side-streets, found between Silom and Surawongse Roads, house dozens of neon-lit strip bars offering naughty shows
Sunrise at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkoksunrisethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Monks on Chao Phraya river boat near Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatChao PhrayaChao Phraya RiverTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokboatbuddhistmonkrivertemplethailand
Young buddhist monks at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Monks walking at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Golden top of The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
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Golden top of The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.Bang PlatTHAWat ArunWat Arun Ratchawararam RatchawaramahawihanWat Phobangkokbuddhisttemplethailand
Gate of Wiset Chaisri, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Bang Phra dates to the late 18th century, just before the second fall of Ayutthaya. One of the entrance to The Grand Palace. Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.
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Gate of Wiset Chaisri, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Bang Phra dates to the late 18th century, just before the second fall of Ayutthaya. One of the entrance to The Grand Palace. Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.
Bang PlatGate of Wiset ChaisriTHAThe Grand PalaceWat PhoWiset Chaisribangkokpalacethailand
The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
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Large bells at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountbangkokbellsthailandวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Buddhist visit The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
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Young girls dressed as apsaras at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountapsarasbangkokthailandวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Young girls dressed as apsaras at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountapsarasbangkokthailandวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Young girls dressed as apsaras at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountapsarasbangkokthailandวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Young girls dressed as apsaras at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountapsarasbangkokthailandวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Young girls dressed as apsaras at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountapsarasbangkokthailandวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Young apsaras perform at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
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Young apsaras perform at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountapsarasbangkokgirlsthailandtraditional attireyoung girlsวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Young apsaras perform at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountapsarasbangkokgirlsthailandtraditional attireyoung girlsวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Young apsaras perform at The Golden Mount, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan usually called: Wat Saket. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya era, when it was known as Wat Sakae. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name.
Phra NakhonTHAThe Golden Mountapsarasbangkokgirlsthailandtraditional attireyoung girlsวัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
Buddhist pray and release their prayers via bird-release at Wat Intharawihan (หลวงพ่อโตวัดอินทรวิหาร), Bangkok, Thailand. Temple dating to the 14th or 15th century, notable for its 32-meter-high gold Buddha statue. or Wat Intharavihan is a wat located in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok, Thailand. The temple dating to the 14th or 15th century, is notable for its 32-meter-high gold Buddha statue.
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