Legend Siam - Thailand's first Culture Theme Park in Pattaya

A new and unique attraction can be seen in Pattaya - The Siam Legend, Thailand's first cultural theme park that combines lifestyle, arts, culture and cuisine from every region in Thailand and of all Thai people. The attraction area spreads over more than 50,000 square meters. At Legend Siam you experience the Thai History in all its glory, for the first time in the world.

The Siam Legend Park is divided in 3 zones:

Siam Vilize (Zone A) showcases civilization of Siam 

• Town square
• Siam Vilize Thai Machine: Here the culture and civilization of the early Rattanakosin Era with the typical architecture and remnants of the old ways of Siamese life are presented
• Lord Indra Airavata Erawan statue (Airavata is a mythological white elephant who carries the Hindu god Indra)

Thai Araya (Zone B) representing Thai traditions and culture

• Temple Fair: Here awaken and relive the fun legend of the past with Legend Siam with beautiful, enchanting mythological creatures from Thai literature.
• Ban Mae Nak: The gothic tale of the undying love, devotion, and attachment of Mae Nak Phra Khanong to her husband will be resurrected and recounted one again at this haunting place.
• Magical Temple 3D: The place where imagination meets reality. Bringing back to life Wat Phra Sri Sanphet from the era of King Ramathibodi I, through VDO mapping technology and state-of-the-art multimedia. Here is the intricate beauty of the temple’s architecture to see while learning about th profound philosophy of “Dhama Dhamda Dhamchati”.
• Thai Wisdom Market: An unique Thai village which highlights the distinctive characteristics of the four regions of Thailand. Stunning Thai architecture, rare folk culture performances, and exclusive local products are to be admired.
• Floating Market: Legend of the Thai Floating Market. Presentation of the floating market of Siam with its wide selection of delectable, authentic food from famous restaurants. Exquisite meals set in a pleasant and relaxing ambiance next to the beautiful river are to enjoy.
• Lord Brahma on Goose statue

Phumi Pan Din  (Zone C) presents the pride of Thailand.

• White Elephant: The symbol of royalty and prosperity of the Kingdom. Presentation of the rare, incredible traditons and breathtaking performance by a parade of white elephants with majestic splendor of elephant decorations and regal performances.
• Legendary of Thai Agriculture: Here the philosophy of a sufficiency economy conceived and developed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama 9) are presented.
• Bang Ra Chan Live Action Show: An live action stunt show recounting the moving history, sacrifice, and unity of Siam and its people. Here are the dramatic adventure and the fights for the nation by the legendary heroes of Bang Rachan to see.

Location:

NaJomtien, Sattahip District, Chon Buri (113,79 km)

20250 Pattaya

2 hrs from Bangkok

20 minutes (20 km) from the motorway

22 minutes (22 km) from U-Tapao International airport

Phone: 086 410 3333

Opening hours:

10 AM – 10 PM

Thailand Stamps 2018: 60th Anniversary of Metropolitan Electricity

Electricity was first introduced in Thailand in 1884 and it was for government services only. The transmission of electric power for private sector and the public was firstly operated in 1894 by "Bangkok Electricity Authority", a Danish company. Later in 1914, the business was transferred to Siam Electricity Company Limited, of which the office was located in the area of Wat Liap, and the Royal Samsen Electricity Division. On the 1st of August 1958, the two organizations were merged to form the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), which has operated.
The 60th Anniversary of Metropolitan Electricity Authority Commemorative Stamps illustrates the office of Siam Electricity Company Limited in the past, which at present is known as Building 1 of the Metropolitan Electricity Authority Wat Liap District. The building had been used as the MEA headquarter before it was relocated to Phloen Chit in 1994. Another illustration was the fire trucks parking in front of a building of Siam Electricity Company Limited, which was deemed the first fire station of Siam.

Date of Issue: 1 August 2018
Denonmination: 3,00 Baht
Quantity: 500,000 pieces
Size: 48 x 30 mm (Horinzonal)
Printing Process: Lithography
Colour: Multi-colour
Sheet Composition: 10 stamps
First Day Cover: 11,00 Baht
Designer: Mr. Thaneth Ponchaiwong (Thailand Post Company Limited)

Khao Chi Chan's Engraved Buddha Image, Khao Chi Chan District

In a 130 high mountain Khao Chi Chan features an one and only carved sculptural seated image of Buddha Subduing Mara. It was erected to honor is Majesty King Bhumibol on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his enthronenment (1996) and carved with laser technology into the mountain, in imitation of a Buddha image of Sukhothai and Lanna style. After laser carving it was inlaid with gold. The carved Buddha image is 109 m tall. The mountain with the impressed Buddha image is kocated between some beautiful gardens surrounded by Thai countryside and overlooking an enormous lake makes as a good view point for taking photographs. The carved Buddha image in Khao Chi Chan is one and only in the world.

Location: Soi Khao Chi Chan, Tambon Na Chom Thian, Amphoe Sattahip, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20250

Pattaya - Walking Street

One of the famous stree in Thailand is Pattaya's number one tourist attraction “The Walking Street”, a half-mile stretched entertainment district, filled with bright lights, loud music, night clubs, street performers and shows. The street is a tourist attraction and known primarily for its night life. The Walking Street area includes seafood restaurants, live music venues, restaurants, nightclubs, beer bars, discothèques, sports bars, gogo bars, hotels and of course the girls and lady boys.

The street extends from the southern end of Beach Road to the Bali Hai Pier. The area is closed to vehicles from 19:00 until 03:00. Car and motorcycle parking is provided at the Bali Hai end. The closing time of 02:00 has been extended for many entertainment establishments.

 

Pattaya - The Fun Town in Thailand

Pattaya is a seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand, about 150 km (around 2 hrs.) southeast of Bangkok. Until some time ago, Pattaya was only known as a place for its neon lights wild parties, go go bars and the coastal beach. More than 500 bars are in the “The Walking Street”, the place that put Pattaya on its map the half-mile stretch that’s filled with bright lights, loud music, night clubs, street performers and shows. However, the local authorities have made a lot of success efforts to provide more family-friendly attractions and activities. The sex industry is still going strong and sex tourism remains the most important source of income for Pattaya.

But now, Pattaya also attracts local families and holidaymakers from around the world. Pattaya now appeals to a much wider audience for couples, families, tour groups and even business travelers.

Pattaya's coastal side is divided longitudinally into fife contiguous sub-districts. Each one is named after the section of beach or headland at its seaboard.

1. North Pattaya (Pattaya Nua) - not the northern-most part of Pattaya (as Naklua lies further north), but the section of Pattaya adjacent to the northern end of Pattaya Beach and extending inland to both the north and south of North Pattaya Road. Does not include Naklua.
2. South Pattaya (Pattaya Tai) - not the southern-most part of Pattaya (as the Buddha Hill headland, and then Jomtien, lie further south), but the section of Pattaya adjacent to the southern end of Pattaya Beach and extending inland to both the north and south of South Pattaya Road. Includes Pattayaland and Walking Street. Does not include Buddha Hill or Jomtien.
3.  Central Pattaya (Pattaya Klang) - not the dead center of Pattaya, but the section of Pattaya adjacent to the middle of Pattaya Beach and extending inland to both the north and south of Central Pattaya Road. Some maps/guides disregard the Central Pattaya convention, and instead extend North Pattaya and South Pattaya to meet each other along Central Pattaya Road; sometimes, Beach Road is described with a similar division, and the respective halves given "North Beach Road" and "South Beach Road" monikers.
4.  Naklua - immediately north of North Pattaya, and with quick, frequent, and inexpensive transport to and from the rest of Pattaya; Naklua is popular with visitors whose native language is German. In terms of tourism-related locations, it's the smallest and least significant sub-district, the main attractions being the beaches (which are quieter than Pattaya Beach) and the Sanctuary of Truth.
5. Buddha Hill (Pratumnak Hill) - named after the Buddha Hill landmark and sandwiched between South Pattaya (to the north) and Jomtien (to the south); to the east, South Pattaya and Jomtien meet directly.

Note: Where the individual sub-districts begin and end is very difficult to recognize, as none of the boundaries lie along major roads. There is no map with the details of the boundaries. Further inland, the sub-district names are used less, and locality/road names take precedence - for example, an address might state "Sukhumvit, Naklua" which is useful in that it makes it clear the location is to the north of the Sukhumvit / North Pattaya Road intersection, however the exact same place would not normally be described simply as being "in Naklua" as that would give the misleading impression of it being in the main beachside/tourism area further west.

Further immediately south of Pattaya lies Jomtien and, practically speaking, they form one municipality. Jomtien, like Pattaya, is very popular with tourists, but has a significant population of permanent expats and some workers. This fact makes Jomtien a bit sedate despite many bars and night life scene.

One problem in Thailand is the spelling character of street or places. Sometimes it is spelled Chom Tien or Chom Thian while shops and businesses use Jomtien.

Luang Phoo Dun, Wat Buraparam, Surin

Luang Phoo Dun was born in the village of Prasat in Surin Province, Thailand on October 4th, 1888, as the oldest of five children. When he was twentyandtwo years old, he ordained as a Buddhist monk at Wat Jumapolsuddhavasa in Surin Province. After his ordination he resided at Wat Kauko just outside the city of Surin and practiced meditation. Unfortunately the the monks discipline at Wat Kauko was not very strictly observed and his daily routine consisted more of crude duties of caring for cattle and building ox-carts. After six years of unfulfilledness, he turned to studying the scholastic side of monasticism and went to a temple to study in the city of Ubon Ratchathani.

The experience of his studies led him to an opinion that all study changed only memory, but not the real experience of practice. After Luang Phoo Dun heard a lecture of Thailand's most honored forest dwelling monk and a famous teacher, Acharn Mun. He was so inspired from his lecture of the forest practice, that he joined Acharn Mun after the rains- retreat and wandered under his guidance for the next sixteen years. After wandering in the forests and mountains for many years he returned to his home Province of Surin and settled down at Wat Nah Sahm. However, this temple was very remote and as Acharn Dun became very wellknown and respected. Many people came to listejn him. After a time, there was no room for all the people who came to hear him talk. So he was offered a place nearer to the city. Therefore Luang Phoo Dun moved moved to another forest temple called Wat Rongong Samet. He remained there during the rains-retreats but continued to go wandering outside that time especially in the untouched and deep forest of Cambodia.

The last 5 decades years of his life he resided at Wat Burapharam in Surin.  Luang Phoo Dun passed away during his 96th birthday celebration preparations on October 30, 1983.

Wat Buraparam, Surin

Wat Buraparam is an ancient Buddhist temple assumed Rattanakosin (Bangkok) period and lies in Surin town. It  was built by Surin’s first town leader, Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang. It is home to the province’s iconic Buddha image, named Luang Por Phra Chi, which was built during the same period. The temple also houses the museum of Luang Phoo Dun, a famous senior monk who was once the provincial chief of the Buddhist Dhammayuth sect. The museum features a statue of Luang Phoo Dun and his ashes.

Location:

Krung Si Nai Road in Tambon Nai Mueang, , Amphoe Mueang Surin, 32000 (close to City Hall.)

Phone: 081 867 7864

City Fort Wall Chachoengsao

 Chachoengsao’s  City Fort Wall at Suan Maruphong Road was built around 1794 during the reign of King Rama III, with Prince Rakronnaret as a construction supervisor, in order to protect the city of Chachoengsao from enemy from entering Bangkok on the east side. During the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) it was the army headquarter the army used it as the base for suppressing the Ang Yi Rebellion, which consisted of illegal Chinese opium dealers who raided many areas of the city. In front of the fort wall is a public park with a scenic view of the Bang Pakong River. Constructed of bricks and cements, the fort wall stretches from the east to the west with a width of about one metre, a length of about 200 metres and a height of three metres. Behind the wall is a ditch. Some of the areas around the fort wall were set as a public park. Five cannons of different sizes can also be found along the wall. The length varies from 224 to 325 centimetres and the width at the muzzles from 10 to 18 centimetres. On 5 January 1954, it was registered as a National Ancient Monument in the Royal Thai Government Gazette Vol. 71 Part III by the Fine Arts Department.

Location: Suan Maruphong Road, Chachoengsao 24000

Phone: 038 514 009

  

Bloom Orchid Park, Ratchaburi

A paradise for every orchid lover is “Bloom Orchid Park”, just 25 km from Ratchaburi town. A visit is recommended in connection with the market Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

The beautifully maintained orchid garden is divided into 3 zones. The first zone is like a winding path with many orchids framed by trees and other plants, ponds and water courses. To marvel at are various types of multi-coloured orchids from many species, some of them are hard to find.

The second zone is an orchid farm where orchids are bred and also sold. And in the third zone is a great place for children as well as they have an area where kids can come feed and touch the animals. The animals are well taken cared of in good health and cared for by staff.

Location: 65 Moo 7 | Wat Kaew subdistrict, Bang Phae 70160, Ratchaburi 70160

Phone: 086 111 0084, 087-111-4436

Opening hours:

Monday-Friday    9 AM    - 5 PM

Saturday/Sunday  8:30 AM- 5:30 PM

"The Bloom", Khao Yai's largest Flower Garden

With more than 100 acres is "The Bloom" Khao Yai's largest flower garden. The flower garden opens all year round, but the best time to admire the stunning flower fields with over 30 different flower species are the month December and January.
Highlights of "The Bloom" are the wisteria tunnel, windmills and a big red smiling sun and a giant pink hangbag. Ideal backdrops for fotoshots.

Location: Tambon, Phaya Yen, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30320
Phone: 092 279 1666
Opening Hours: Daily from 07 AM - 08 PM

 

The Bloom with a beautiful view of the mountains of Thailand's first National Park Khao Yai

100-Year Old Baan Mai Riverside Market in Chachoengsao

Located on Suphakij Road, along Bang Pakong River is the more than 100-year-old Baan Mai Thai-chinese Riverside Market. It was called "Talad Rim Nam" where Tai Yai people settled in for a long time. The Old Baan Mai Floating Market consisted of two communities: Talad Baan Mai and Talad Bon community. The river flows from Chachoengsao through Prachinburi River with distance of 230 kilometers. So, it can be said that the main venue for trading and exchanging materials is the area along Bang Pakong River. In the past, the water trade was very flourishing. However, its importance went down when the roads were constructed and people turned to use more land transport. Further, the new generation went to study and work in the Bangkok. The town has been changed a lot as well as there are new markets opening in town. The boat ride was replaced by the car ride and the market area was abandoned.  In the course of the preservation of this nostalgic market, the market was revived in cooperation with  the Office of Tourism and Sports Chachoengsao and Tourism Authority of Thailand  the market. On October 23rd, 2004 the official opening ceremony took place.

Nowadays, the unique old traditional lifestyle is preserved. This place is a living museum where the new generation can learn about life culture, reflecting the old Chinese community such as Yuu Kub Kong, Nang Nak, and Chao Sua Siam.

Very impressive are the charming old-style houses constructed in King Rama VI reign (Rattanakosin Kingdom). The houses are  two-story row houses built next to each other, which was the prominent style since King Rama VI period. Moreover, many types of delicious food and desserts are available.