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October 8th 2007
Taxi boat Taxi boat
Taxi boat
On Chao Phraya river in BKK
Bangkok or what the Thais call it, Krung Thep is a city of enormous proportion. Occupied by roughly 10 million people, BKK is busy, crowded and nosiy . But what major city isn't. The great shopping, night life, food and the welcoming people made it a great place to visit. Either by boat, Tuk Tuk, Sky train, taxis or moped, the city is very accessible. I spent 8 days in the heart of the city on Sukhumvit Rd, the business central and had a blast there on the last leg of a 20 day trip. BKK is a fast growing city so visit it before it gets too expensive. Can't wait to go back there on my way from Koh Samui next spring. More to come.
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Royal NavyRoyal Navy
Royal Navy
MosqueMosque
Mosque
Very interesting sight in a Buddhist country
Christian church Christian church
Christian church
along river front
Chinese templeChinese temple
Chinese temple
along the Chao Phraya
Reclining BuddhaReclining Buddha
Reclining Buddha
@ Wat Pho
Reclining BuddhaReclining Buddha
Reclining Buddha
@ Wat Pho
Reclining BuddhaReclining Buddha
Reclining Buddha
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Hotels and Condos Hotels and Condos
Hotels and Condos
Along the Chao Phraya River. River front properties are $80K and up.
Mother of Pearl FeetMother of Pearl Feet
Mother of Pearl Feet
There are 108 auspicious symbols/signs on the sole of the Reclining Buddha's feet.
Victory MonumentVictory Monument
Victory Monument
Celebrates the defeat of the French during the 1940s.
Water TaxiWater Taxi
Water Taxi
Caters to all types of people.
Monks OnlyMonks Only
Monks Only
Reserved standing room on water taxi
Chinese warriorChinese warrior
Chinese warrior
Temple on the Chao PhrayaTemple on the Chao Phraya
Temple on the Chao Phraya
108 108
108
The end of the 108 jars
108108
108
The donation of 108 coins/baht into 108 jars begins from the Reclining Buddha's feet.
108 Lucky Number108 Lucky Number
108 Lucky Number
108 Baht coins are placed in 108 jars for good luck
Monks @ Wat PhoMonks @ Wat Pho
Monks @ Wat Pho
Monks @ Wat PhoMonks @ Wat Pho
Monks @ Wat Pho
The evening pray before calling it a night.
Temple Tiles Temple Tiles
Temple Tiles
Going to the new roof, visitors can donate money and sign the tiles.

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