Bangkok is an amazing place to see. We will talk about Bangkok attractions and especially the Amphawa floating market tour. The construction of the Grand Palace started in 1782 when the capital of Siam was moved from Thonburi to Bangkok. The palace served as the residence of the Kings of Thailand until the mysterious death of King Ananda Mahidol in 1946. His brother King Bhumibol Adulyadej who succeeded him moved permanently to the Chitralada Palace. Today the palace is a major Bangkok tourist attraction. Part of the palace compound is dedicated to a royal temple, Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred temple of Thailand and home to the famous Emerald Buddha.
Sheer luck (or lack thereof) makes this attraction special. During the 1950s, the East Asiatic Company purchased the land around the temple. A condition of the sale was the removal of a plaster statue of Buddha, but the statue proved too heavy for the crane being used. The cable parted and the figure was dropped, being left overnight where it fell. It happened to be in the rainy season, and when next morning some monks walked past, they noticed a glint of gold shining through the plaster. The coating was removed, revealing a 3.5 m Buddha cast from 5.5 tons of solid gold. All attempts to trace the origin of this priceless statue have so far failed, but it is assumed to date from the Sukhothai period, when marauding invaders threatened the country and its treasures, and it became common practice to conceal valuable Buddha figures beneath a coating of plaster. No one knows how it came to Bangkok, but here it stands available for the admiration of visitors from all over the world.
Pan Tip Plaza One-stop-shop for electronics: Its hundreds of shops make up a massive place for electronics of all kinds. From computer hardware and software to tech-related gadgets. You name it, Pantip Plaza has it. Best place to buy computers in Thailand: It is simply because many of large computer shops in this building have their main focus on wholesaling computer and its equipment from popular brands. So buyers have many options to choose from and can get things at competitive and wholesale prices.
Shop for lovely tasty fruits, flowers, memorabilia in the Amphawa floating market and it’s canals. Amphawa Floating Market comes alive daily at noon as so many Thai locals visit the floating stores and boats, grab a snack, eating at some of the many floating restaurants. While Amphawa Floating Market is not as big as the Damnoen Saduak floating market, it definitely provides a more real experience. The Amphawa Floating Market is a Must Do Tour from Bangkok and for all Travellers looking to get off the beaten Trail.
At the market, you will find so many good people living in such a natural environment. This Floating market tour was a delight, we tried much food including fresh prawns cooked and served from the boat, amazing! The Amphawa floating market is for sure worth a visit when you are in Bangkok, plenty of spots to sit, set your camera for amazing pictures. Really good food and great waterways experience. This is a very easy going tour to enjoy a great experience. Read more info at Amphawa floating market tour.