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Icons of Thailand

4/29/2016

This blog presents 14 of the most well-known Thailand icons, when you see the photos, you know that it is Thailand, especially if you have been lucky enough to visit Thailand. A lot of the icons are also tourist attractions that I have already blogged about so I have provided a link to those blog in the brief write-up below. Let me know if the comments below what is your favorite Thailand icon and why…

Thailand Flag

The Thailand Flag can be seen everywhere in Thailand including all the parks and the resort areas.

Giants

The Giants of Thailand can be seen guarding the entrances to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and many other important Thailand Icons. Read More...

Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha is a memorable Icon (the birth place of Thai Massage) in the great City of Bangkok. Read More...

Democracy Monument

Bangkok's Democracy Monument is located on Ratchadamnoen Klang Road. Read More...

Thailand's Tuk Tuk

Tuk Tuk

The tuktuk is a three wheeled modified motorcycle, that runs on natural gas, making them a bit loud. Read More...

Ramakien

Khon mask dance that combines traditional dance and acting, and used to depict episodes from the Ramakien. Read More...

Wat Ben

The Temple most notable feature is the stunning Italian Marble and a collection of 52 Buddha Images. Read More...

Great Swing

Wat Suthat is located adjacent to the "Giant Swing" and the swing is considered part of the Temple complex. Read More...

Wat Arun

Wat Arun is probably the most stunning sight in Bangkok, located in the banks of the great Chao Phraya River. Read More...

Chinatown Gate

Walked first to the Chinatown Gate then into Yarowat Road, the main Chinatown area for for restaurants, street food and markets. Read More...

Golden Mount

Golden Mount was first constructed under the reign of King Rama III. Read More...

Longtail Boat

Longtail boats can be found in all the waterways throughout Thailand.
Islands of the Thai Gulf: Read More...

Rama 8 Bridge

The Rama 8 Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Read More...

Asian Elephant

Images of Elephants can be seen all over thailand and the elephant is considered sacred. Read More...

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Songkran 2016 - Silom Water Fight

4/16/2016

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Songkran was a bit different this year... People were unsure of when the water play was allowed due to government restrictions because of the ongoing drought. However, Thursday, April 14th was by far the biggest day for water fighting in Bangkok. The Silom area was packed with thousands of people enjoying the Songkran festivities of spraying water. The photos and video below are of the Silom area but there were other areas of big water play like Khao San Road.