Find out what it's like to experience Bangkok, Thailand when you've only got 24 hours to do it. There's no time for mucking about so diving head first is the only way to go. The crowded city streets and colorful characters you meet along the way are all part of the fun and excitement of this favorite tourist destination.

After arriving in Bangkok at around 3am, I found that my room was unavailable due to it being flooded, not the best way to start my 24 hour adventure but not enough to slow me down. After a power cut and a couple of hours waiting I finally got my room, I didn't really have enough time to sleep much after the delay, so I had to settle for just a couple of hours.

Wat Indravihan is located in the Nakhon district of Bangkok and is visited by local and foreign as well as other devotees that come to obtain blessings. It was previously called as Wat Rai Phrik, however during the period of king Rama VI the name was changed to Wat Intharam which was later known as Wat Indravihan.

The temple is famous for the large standing Buddha image that is known as the Thai image of Buddhasiariyametriya which is 32 metres tall. The topknot of the Buddha image includes a sacred relic of Buddha that was gifted from Sri Lanka. This was built during the period of king Rama IV. The image is facing the east and it is covered in 24K gold mosaics that were brought from Italy. This image very well depicts the modern architectural designs.

It is very easy to enjoy a luxury Bangkok vacation because the city seems almost to have been designed for tourists. To the Asians it is Krungthep Mahanakhon (Great City of Angels): they do not like the name \'Bangkok\' so try to refer to as the locals do when you visit. The official name of this city contains 21 words and 167 characters, and is named by the Guinness Book of records as the world\'s longest place name. It shall not be repeated here!

Bangkok, Im loving it

In Bangkok,Wats are literally everywhere and most of them are not viewed by your average tourist-try going off the beaten track and find the ones that arent listed in any tourist guide book. Finding them gives you a great sense of real Bangkok discovery. One such Wat for example is the one found on the Thonburi side of the main river. After you have visited the famed and revered Grand Palace in Bangkok, take a ferry to the Thonburi side of the river and head for the Wat Rakhang Khositaram; a most beautiful temple built in the Ayutthaya Period. Another positive that can be physically and spiritually enjoyed are its wonderful range of luxury hotels. Luxury hotels here cater to All believe or not. On the special deals that are widely available nowadays, you can find very reasonable prices for one or two nights just to give your holiday that little extra buzz.

Thailand, the beautiful nation of hills, beaches, monuments, has been one of the favorite places in the list of tourists throughout the world. Large number of travelers visits the place from different corners of the world as country has retained its identity among the list of beautiful tourists destinations. It is not only that the country has something to offer to tourists, but with regard to the provision of their accommodation, there are several popular Thailand hotels that cater the needs of these tourists.

The Silver Spoon to enlightenment

I had everything as a child and as a young adult I still have everything. Things of value are bought for me. I travel first class everywhere, I drive the best cars and I carry an Amex centurion to cap it I enjoy a fantastic luxury life. I have no financial worries at all. So dont try to preach poverty to me because I wont understand you.

Get a first hand account of traveling from sleepy old New Zealand to the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Thailand. Expect the unexpected as crazy situations frequently arise, making for one exciting journey to this favorite Asian destination.

Things started off well, I felt organized and ready to jump on that plane. This was the first stage of my month long trip through 6 different countries. It was my first time out of Australasia and I was very excited at the prospect of encountering new sights, sounds, tastes and cultures.

Situated in Pratunam, Bangkok, the dolls displayed in this museum are the works of world class doll makers giving scrupulous attention to detail during the creation process. Each design is planned after extensive research where antique costumes are based on ancient Thai legends, temple murals and other historic Thai illustrations. The unique feature in these dolls are that all material used to make them are supplied locally.

No idea how to pack more on a short tour. Here is your travel guide to explore Bangkok in two days. The most aromatic and intoxicating city in the South East Asia, Bangkok packs a punch. B Symn tells what to see and what to skip on a short tour to Bangkok.

Many of us regularly face time crunch in our daily lives. There are so many things to be accomplished and there is so little time. I may not be able to tell you as how to pack more in less time but what I can certainly do is to tell you how to see Bangkok in just two days.

Located in the district of Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, this land was earlier known as Thung Phra Mane that was changed by King Rama IV to Thong Sanam Luang, which was later abridged to Sanam Luang. Used since the time of King Rama I, Sanam Luang was the place for royal ceremonies and functions.