Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn

Unbelievably, there are over 31200 Buddhist temples spread around Thailand. Now, I am going to introduce one of temples in Thailand which is called Wat Arun or Temple of Dawn. This temple is one of the most remarkable landmark of Bangkok. The name of Wat Arun gets from Aruna that is the Indian god of the dawn. The temple was built during the Ayutthaya period and was originally called Wat Makok after the name of the local village Tambol Bangmakok that means "Village of Olives". This temple is located at the Chao Phraya River bank. The imposing Khmer-style tower is 67 metres tall and decorated with small pieces of porcelain. The four-corner smaller towers of Wat Arun that are the images of the guardian gods of the four directions.

Pak Ping Ing Tang Boutique Hotel

This hotel is called Pak Ping Ing Tang Boutique Hotel. Last time, I stayed one night in this hotel when I went to Thailand. I was so surprised by it's design that it's so cool and special!  The whole hotel style is mixing Japaneses and Chinese style.
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This hotel's shop sign.

Lobby

Room

 Bath room's decoration is Bamboo! It made me feel that I was taking shower in forest!haha

 Closet

 Restaurant at 8th floor. 

It's outdoor that the air is so fresh and you can watch stars on the sky at night!!!!!

Restaurant at 7th floor. There is no window that you can feel the freash air. Also outside is a highway that you can see a lot of cars. It's so cool!!!!!

I remembered that I had kept my mouth open and saying WOOOOW! Hope one day you can visit there.

All the pictures were taken by Teresa.

 Source: http://www.ppithotel.com/home.html

Thai Cuisine - Green Papaya Salad

Green Papaya Salad is one of famous thai cuisine. Also it is their local food. Now I am going to intoduce you how to make this thai cuisine.

Ingredients:

1. 1 green papaya
2. 1/2 cup peanuts
3. 1-2 cups long bean
4. 2 tomatoes, cut them into small one
5. 1 red chili, mince it (You can remove seeds if you want a milder salad)
6. 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chop them 
7. 2 tablespoons fish sause
8. 3 tablespoons lime juice
9. 2 tablespoons dried shrimp
10. 1 tablespoon sugar
11. 1/2 teaspoon water

 First, peel off green papaya's skin and slice it into long thin strips.

Second, put number 7, 8, 9,10, and 11 in a bowl then stir them . This is the sauce of green papaya salad.

Final, put first one, second one  and left ingredients togrther then stir them! Finish!!!!!! It's vey simple but very delicious. You don't need to go to Thailand, you can make it by yourself!!!!!

Thai Dessert - Banana Rottie

Banana Rottie is a local dessert on thai's streets. I tasted it last time. It's very cheap and delicious but it's too sweet for me! I drank a bottle of water after I eating Banana Rottie! Now I am going to introduce thai dessert - Banana Rottie!

First, add slices of banana and an egg then mix them together.

Second, make a dough then turn it like making indian rottie!

 Third, put dough in pot fry in oil. Then put mixing of slices of banana and egg. Also add four spoon of sugar and condensed milk. 

Then cover mixing by dough into a square. Finally slice it into small peice then eat it!!!!!

All pictures above were taken by Teresa.

The Great Palace

The Great Palace at night

Every visitor to Bangkok should see the magnificent buildings within the Grand Palace to get a feeling of the grandeur architectural style. Since the founding of Bangkok as the Nations capital by King Rama I, The Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of The Thai Royal Family. In the present time, The Royal Family resides at Chitralada Palace while The Grand Palace is used for ceremonial purposes. The main buildings within the Grand Palace compound were built for King Rama V, who was the first Thai King to travel to Europe. The Great Palace was built in 1877 by King Rama V as his Royal Residence, is the most highly recognized architectural landmark of the Nation. The central Throne Hall, which was formerly used for the reception of foreign envoys, is flanked by reception areas decorated with galleries of portraiture. The central room on the second floor is used as a shrine for the reliquary ashes of Kings Rama IV, Rama V, Rama VI, Rama VII and Rama VIII.

Dress Code: Visitors are required to dress appropriately. Thus the following dress - code (applicable to both ladies and gentlemen) is requested:
1. Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, as well as tights can’t be worn as outer garments.
2. See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter length trousers can’t be worn.
3. Sleeveless shirts or vests can’t be worn as outer garments.
4. Sandals (without ankle or heel straps) can’t be worn.
5. All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, can’t be rolled up.
6. Sweat shirts and sweat pants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers can’t be worn. 

source: http://www.tourismthailand.org/

Floating Market

There are countless floating markets in Thailand, that only cost a couple of hours’ from the capital, Bangkok.

Starting with a long tail boat through the whole floating market.

Some local people are living along the riverside.

The vendors in floating market that sell so many different kinds of goods, fresh fruits, vegetables, clothes, local foods and souvenirs. Floating markets were for local people to buy daily groceries, but now they become popular touris sites for foreigners. 

This bustling market is open at the early morning and the most crowded time is at the midday.

I really enjoied shopping in floating market, which was very interesting for me because I didn't have experienced before. The most impressed me is barganning with merchants at a satisfied price which gave me a sense of achievement. The only thing that I concerned during in market was falling off from long tail boat. For me, this is a unforgetable experience of "shopping". So I strongly recommend people to visit floating market in Thailand.

If you want more information, please check http://www.tourismthailand.org/campaign/en/

                                 

                                 All the pictures above photographed by Teresa.