john ryan casillan

john ryan casillan

Damnoensaduak Floating MarketThe Village

Ratchaburi

Floating markets offer fascinating cultural experiences as well as

glimpses into the local way of life of a bygone era. Damnoen Saduak,

the biggest and most popular of all floating markets, caters mainly to

foreign visitors and is still a must-see, while smaller markets, such

as Tha Kha and Ampawa, offer more local flavours. If you like outdoor

markets and street-side shopping, you will definitely enjoy a day out

at one of the floating markets surrounding Bangkok.

“Floating markets offer fascinating cultural experiences

as well as glimpses into the local way of life of a bygone era.“Damnoensaduak

Floating Market

For a few hundred baht you

can hire your own boats and

explore the canals while

shopping for everything

from vegetables and fruits

to freshly-cooked noodles

and souvenirs.

thaiboats.

A Bangkok flag discreetly waving at the tourists, offerings withered over time, wooden stilts, kneeling

golden Buddha and some antique ornament - these are some captured textures of the Floating Market.

textures offloating market.

“Prisnav”Prisnav - the 40-year old elephant. She works hard and she has 2 babies. She’s really smart and knows

how to impress her passengers.

“Riding an elephant is a great experience. You’ll feel every step it makes and the exciting plunge it does. “

Looking at the pictures, it’s amazing how she can walk on this narrow path without walking over the

grass.

“the elephant walk”

the skillful sculptors. From sketching to tracing. You’ll be amazed on how good they are in their craft. Their cunning pair of

hands truly make their masterpiece an eye-catching.

- a seat perfect for the discerning collector.

mastered by the expert.

a spectacular show of Thailand’s arts and cultural heritage. Siam Niramit is a 90-minute production about Thailand’s captivating culture, customs and traditions.

Set in the heart of Bangkok, this highly recommended show is performed on the gigantic stage now

listed in the Guinness World Records, featuring over 150 performers with as many as 500 costumes.

On top of this, enhanced special

effects with the world’s most advanced

technology are used to produce a

stimulating, very realistic and inspiring

experience.

our cozy boutique hotelwith a lobby that gives you that light and giddy feeling,

varying elevator designs per floor, a spa & massage

area, a coffee nook, playroom and fantastic interiors, we

didn’t mind spending 7 days here. :)

strolling around Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.the whole place is i think thrice bigger the size of malacañang palace. you need a golf cart to travel

to one building to another. well you can also walk around if you please (that’s losing an extra pound

anyways). the palace is very well kept and preserved; never fails to attract tourists.

Today the palace is used occasionally by Their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen

Sirikit as a residence and for holding receptions and banquets.

Phra Thinang Wehart ChamrunThis Chinese-style two-storey mansion is really captivating. It’s a palace of romance, with ornamented

tiled floors, massive ebony furniture, gold, silver and porcelain freely used for decorative purposes, and

delicate fretwork on the columns and on the windows.

Thailand’s version of New Zealand’s Hobbiton.Interesting structure. Interesting small doors to actually brighten up your mood.

Buddha Image at Wat Mahathat 2011 Breathtaking ruins. The place was founded

by King Ramathibodi I in 1350. Ayutthaya was

the capital of the country until its destruction

by the Burmese army in 1767.

It was said that the place was built by slaves, forced to work using their own bare hands in building this

such great sight.

Indestructible Ayutthaya.

Wat Chaiwatthanaram 2011The ruins still stand majestically amidst the

decades that have passed by.

Golden Buddha In Wat Na Phra Men

We still see monks

nowadays. Clearly a true

profession to their faith

and vows.

river sun cruise.

after a long humid walk, we were treated to a very

relaxing cruise. lunch was a sumptuous combination

of thai and oriental, buffet style.

a great indulgence to end a tiring day.

basking in the pristine beach of Pattaya.

last stop. baron beach hotelpattaya.