Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Golf wellness in Thailand

About golf in Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai
Thailand offers some of finest golf courses in Southeast Asia, and most of the golf courses here in Thailand are public courses, Popular golf resorts are abundant and only a few are private golf courses. Golf in Thailand lives up to international championship standard. Most of the top golf courses are located in the popular tourist destinations like Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and Hua hin, Only in Phuket you have a choice of six magnificent golf courses and

Phuket is one of the most popular destination in Thailand for golf with challenging golf in exotic and beautiful surroundings.

Golf courses in Thailand provide excellent facilities, and with golf structures that are kept in great shape. All golf courses have their own mandatory use of proffesional caddies and the fee for a caddy is very affordable.Many golf courses also offer accommodation and recreational facilities when on golf vacation or holiday with the whole family

Best times of the year to play golf is during the cool season (Nov-Feb) but even during the rainy season (Jun-Oct) golf can be enjoyed in Thailand as it only rains in short periods and drainage functionality at the golf courses are excellent. Best value can be obtained during the low season in Thailand between (May-Oct) when golf courses and clubs are not so crowded.
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

10 Places in Bangkok you should not miss!!


Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand. The traveler come Bangkok like the transit city they never think to investigate this city. They are interested the crystal sea and white beach in the south and jungle life in the north. Comes and look around the 10 places in Bangkok  with me….

The first place where I proud to recommend you is The grand palace. The grand palace is like the landmark of Bangkok, Thailand. It is situated the government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha beside the royal residences. Before we talk about the royal residence we begin with The Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha. The assembly hall, or Ubosoth, serves as the monarch’s private chapel, monk do not live here. The Emerald Buddha is carved from a block of jade. It is an object of national veneration and crowds come to pay respect to the Buddha on certain days when it is open to the public.





The Grand Palace consists many buildings. The Phra Maha Monthian, Chakri Maha Prasat Hall, The Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, Borom Phiman Mansion and  Amarin Winitchai Hall.



Phra Maha Montian


 

 


Chakri Maha Prasat was built and resides in by King Chulalngkorn, Rama V. Only reception portion is now used for various purpose and formerly for the reception of foreign envoys on the occasions of the presentation of their credentials

The Dusit Maha Prasart Hall is an audience hall with a throne of mother-of-pearl surmounted by the usual nine-tiered white canopy, the mark of a duly crowned king.


Borom Phiman Mansion was built in the western style in 1903 by King Rama V for the Heir Apparent, the future King Rava VI. At present the Borom Phiman Mansion serves as the Royal Guest House for visiting Heads of State and guests of Their Majesties.


Amarin Winitchai Hall or Throne Hall

When you plan to visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok you have to know these rules of visitor.

1. Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, as well as tights can not be worn as outer garments.
2. See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culotters or quarter length trousers can not be worn.
3. Sleeveless shirts or vests can not be worn as outer garments.
4. Sandles (without ankle or heel straps) can not be worn.
5. All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, can not be rolled up.
6. Sweat shirts and sweat pants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers can not be worn.

Learn the first place and then we will get back the second place soon.




Credit : http://www.palaces.thai.net/
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