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Icons of Thailand

4/29/2016

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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…



Thai Flag
Thailand Flag

Thailand Flag

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

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
Reclining Buddha

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
Democracy Monument

Democracy Monument

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

Thailand's Tuk Tuk
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...

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Ramakien

Ramakien

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

Wat Ben
Wat Ben

Wat Ben

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

Great Swing
Great Swing

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

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
Chinatown Gate

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

Golden Mount

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

Longtail Boat
Longtail Boat

Longtail Boat

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

Rama 8 Bridge
Rama 8 Bridge

Rama 8 Bridge

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

Asian Elephant
Asian Elephant

Asian Elephant

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

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kate
11/20/2019 02:56:47 pm

very interesting

greg the owl

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