Category: Thailand Attractions

Bangkok’s Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun »

By Talen on Sep 15, 2008 in Thailand Attractions | 11 Comments

Standing on the West bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s most visible and photographed landmarks.
Wat Arun consists of one large Kmer style tower, called a Prang, and four smaller prangs. Construction of the Wat began under King Rama II and was completed under King Rama III. The main prang [...]

Thailand’s Amazing Orchids »

By Talen on Aug 3, 2008 in Thailand Attractions, Thailand Pictures | 7 Comments

Thailand is the worlds largest orchid exporter that boasts over one thousand different species both wild and  cultivated hybrids. Last year (2007) orchid exports topped 61.2 million U.S. dollars and even in a bad economy they should surpass that this year.
The majority of orchid exports are to Japan followed by the United States and then [...]

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