Democracy Monument, Bangkok

The Democracy Monument is a public monument in the centre of Bangkok, capital of Thailand.

Chaopraya River

In the central region of Thailand, the Chao Phraya River is regarded as the bloodline of the Thai people. It has its origins in four rivers flowing from the northern region of the country. The four tributaries, namely the Ping, Wang, Yom and Nan, meet at Pak Nam Pho in the Muang District of Nakhon Sawan Province. The Chao Phraya River is 370 kilometers long.

Temple-Wat Pho in Bangkok Thailand

Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์), or Wat Phra Chetuphon (วัดพระเชตุพน) as it is generally known to the Thais, is mainly famous for the huge Reclining Buddha statue it houses. At 20 acres large, it is the largest Wat in Bangkok, and is technically the oldest too, as it was built around 200 years before Bangkok became Thailand's capital.

Temple-Wat Saket in Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Saket's(sometime spelled "Wat Srakes") major feature is The Golden Mountain. This artificial hill was made out of mud and brick by King Rama III (1800s). Then King Rama IV started the construction of the Chedi at the summit. It was not like what it is today. Later on King Rama V added more structure to complete the Golden Mountain. And of course during that time until now minor renovation and constructions took place.

Temple-Wat Benchamabopitr in Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Benchamabopitr Dusitavanaram is one of the most beautiful of all royal temples with the rank officially called ‘Rajavoravihara’ [Royal Noble Temple]. Its beauty, name and fame are well known all over the world. It was constructed by the Beloved Chulalongkorn, the Great, the Fifth King in the Rattanakosin Dynasty, who laid its foundation stone on the 1st of March, 1899 [2442 B.E.]

Temple-Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) is a buddhist temple in Bangkok,Thailand. The temple is located in the Bangkok Yai district, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The full name of the temple is Wat Arunratchawararam Ratchaworamahavihara (วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร).

Macro Photography from Khao Yai, Nakhornratchasima

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