日曜日, 1月 08, 2006

Only way to Railay East- Long bottom boat














Railay East, a narrow beach on the opposite side to Railay West, is home to mangroves, local fishing boats and local birds. It's also the most convenient place to find a long-tail taxi boat to Krabi town and other beaches.
A few local restaurants line the beach, providing welcome shade and a drink while you wait for your boat. At night they form the focal point of the Railay high season party scene. Bars like Gecko, Cliffs, Railay Experience and the Last Bar offer an eclectic mix of fire-twirlers, good music and good vibes until it's time to wend your way back to your bungalow. Shoes optional.




Off the Train but on the Road again







12 hour (over night) train ride and a 3 hour bus ride to go.
We stopped for Brunch to grab some pineapple shakes and chicken pad-tai.

Party on the Train










Out of Bangkok by Train







Regular western and southern routes out of Bangkok (Thon Buri) Station enable travel by train to Kanchanaburi province and to southern Thailand.
On express trains, sleepers are available in three classes: first and second class (air-conditioned), and second class (non air-conditioned, but with fans).

Other Images around Wat Pho





Wat Pho V











Wat Pho came regarded as 'the first university in Thailand' when King Rama III ordered texts to be inscribed on stone slabs around the temple which people can learn and read from.

Phra Puttha Devapatimok - Wat Pho






The other important building in the compound is the main chapel or Ubosot. Originally constructed in the reign of King Rama I, the Ubosot was considerably enlarged in the reign of King Rama III. The structure is extended with a three-tiered roof down to meet the colonnade around the building. Inside the Ubosot houses an ayutthaya-style bronze Buddha image in the attitude of meditation. King Rama I gave this image a name of Phra Puttha Devapatimok. The pedestal of this image contains the crematory ashes of King Rama I, interred in the reign of King Rama IV