Wat Phra That Pha Kaew

Dream Destination Thailand: Wat Phra That Pha Kaew


History

Established in 2004, Wat Phra That Pha Kaew at that time was called Pha Sorn Kaew holy Buddhist site until The Sangha Supreme Court approved raising the standing to a temple on July 1, 2010. The abbot of is Phra Kru Ajarn Sangkaruk Paramita Surayudtho.

The temple is located at Thang Daeng village hill’s holy place, Camp Son sub district, Khao Kho district, Phetchabun. Faith drove Ms Phawinee and Ms Urai Chotikul to purchase 25 rai land and offer it to the monastery as a Dharma retreat. This place can be used by both monks and Buddhist followers. Currently, the land has expanded to 95 rai as a sacred offering from devotees.

Phra Kru Ajarn Sangkaruk Paramita Surayudtho and Phra Kru Bai Deeka Amnard Opaso, by virtue of friendship, collaborate with followers and people with good faith from all over country to establish accommodation and a preaching hall, provided for the influx of the Lord Buddha’s Foundation of Mindfulness practitioners coming constantly to this holy place. It is now a flourishing center for the contemplation, study and practice of the Dharma much to the delight of all involved.

The Buddhist centre called Pha Sorn Kaew is surrounded by high mountains. There the preaching hall is located while a cave is at mountain’s summit. Many Thang Daeng villagers have seen a crystal marble floating on the horizon and disappearing in the cave. They believe that the marble, in fact, is the Holy Relic coming down to the sacred place, so Phra Sorn Kaew, the hidden cliff of marble. This Buddhist site surrounded by mountain ranges is a peaceful place to withdraw and contemplate the deeper teaching and practice of Buddhism.

Purpose
This temple exists with an intention to be a place for the Foundation of Mindfulness practice, which is a core Buddhist principle. This teaching is the great path to purity of body and mind, extinguishment of sorrow the Noble Eightfold path and Nirvana achievement in accordance with Buddhist doctrine.

Solitary and surrounded by gorgeous nature, meditation is inspired by natural beauty. Bliss brings contemplation and meditation gives rise to wisdom. Because all dharma arises from causes and conditions, Wat Phra Sorn Kaew originates from this perspective.

Buddhist practice
The heart of Buddhist practice is taught here. The Foundation of Mindfulness emphasizes simplicity in order to perceive awareness, from the concrete body to emotion and mind called abstract that stays constantly human. The main practice teaching of this place stresses the Foundations of Mindfulness experience to adapt for everyday use for peaceful coexistence.


How to Get There ( It is only accessible by private car or tour, as there is no public transport.)
From Bangkok, take Highway 21 through Saraburi and Lopburi, then turn left onto Highway 12 nearby Phor Khun Pha Mueang Intersection. Keep driving straight towards the Pine Camp. Notice the Pine Camp Tambon Administration Office on the right hand side, make a U-turn over there. The entrance to the temple is located in the entrance of the village next Tambon Administration.

- The temple is open to visitors every day at 08.00. - 17.00.
- The evening is reflected throughout the temple is a beautiful sparkle.
- For more information, click www.phasornkaew.org

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All-You-Can-Eat Buffets in Bangkok Under 500 Baht

An all-you-can-eat buffet in Bangkok is the smart choice if you are looking to stock up on a budget, and with any of the favorite places you can indulge for less than 500 baht – incredibly good value!

It’s true that many five-star hotels have very expensive brunches or dinner that can really burn a hole in your pocket, but with these choice picks you get tasty food at amazing rates. On our list we have wide ranging hotel spreads, sizzling curries and meaty barbecues, so whatever you fancy you should find something suitable. All of these deals are the regular price and are open seven nights a week.

But at the risk of sounding like your mother, take your time and don’t order too much in one go. Anything you don’t eat usually carries a large penalty fine to prevent wastefulness.


Café G @ Holiday Inn Bangkok
330+ baht (No time limit)

If you are looking for outstanding value, Café G’s all day buffet at the Holiday Inn Bangkok should be top of your list. For just 300++ baht for lunch or dinner, this expansive spread covers Thai and western dishes, with seafood, pasta, grilled meats, Thai curry, and a whole food island devoted to cakes, fruits and sweet treats.

Open: Lunch from 11:30 to 14:30, and dinner from 17:30 to 21:00 every day.
Location: Holiday Inn Bangkok
BTS: Chit Lom

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Kuroda Japanease Restaurant @ Ekkamai
499+ baht (no time limit)

Fans of Japanese food will love Kuroda, a restaurant with a 22 page menu of classic Japanese dishes, all available in unlimited amounts for the single price of 495 baht. The layout is bland and a little like a canteen, but the service is prompt and the plates of salmon and tuna sashimi just keep on coming. Other highlights include ‘toriyaki’ chicken sticks, grilled beef, ramen noodles, and shrimp tempura. Kuroda has several branches but the one on Ekkamai is the easiest to find. It is 200 metres from the junction with Sukhumvit on the left hand side of the road.

Open: 11:30-23:00
Location: 5 Ekkamai Sukhumvit Soi 63
BTS: Ekkamai
Telephone: +66 (0)2 392 4933

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Pla Thong Thai BBQ @ Victory Monument 
159+ baht (2 hours’ time limit)

If you haven’t heard of a Thai BBQ before, your life is about to change. It’s an all you can eat meat buffet, where you get to cook your own food! Pla Thong Buffet is a Thai BBQ situated only a block away from the Victory Monument in Central Bangkok. This makes it very accessible, by either the BTS Sky Train, or the local Bus services. This massive open-air Thai BBQ was bustling with what looked could be over 100 tables, each with 4 seats and I’d say about 80% of the restaurant was full! Centered in the back of the huge hall was a mighty meat, noodle, veggie and dessert buffet tables. The smell of the Thai BBQ’s filled the streets even before entering the restaurant.

Open: 05:00 PM - Late Night.
Location: Head towards the Century The Movie Plaza and at its opposite row, look for this shop Eat Am Here Bangkok and then walk ahead as Pla Tong Mookata is on the same row.
BTS: Victory Monument

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Shabushi by Oishi
350+ baht (1.5 hours’ time limit)

This shabu-shabu franchise is a ubiquitous presence in shopping malls across Bangkok, often with lines of people waiting to get inside to feast for 1.5 hours for 350 baht. Each Shabushi branch is designed in the same way, very much like a sushi train restaurant. Stools are lined up along a revolving conveyor belt which delivers the variety of ingredients to your seat, which you then boil in your pot of either spicy tom yum flavour broth or a lighter, salty broth. Ingredients range from fish, clams and shrimp, to beef, chicken and all manner of vegetables. There is also a sushi area, free soft drinks and ice cream.

Open: 11:00-21:00
Location: MBK/CentralWorld/Siam Center

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Best Beef
229+ baht (2 hours’ time limit)

Best Beef is located in On Nut, east of downtown Bangkok but still close to the BTS, and is hugely popular with locals and expats thanks to the huge selection of barbecued meats and vegetables available for just 229 baht for two hours. This open-air but under-cover restaurant gets hot and you will smell like beef for the rest of the evening due to the spit-back from the iron skillet, but if you are looking for a big, meaty feed just how local Bangkokians do it, Best Beef is highly recommended. The menu (in Thai) has four cuts of beef, three cuts of pork, as well as offal including liver, tongue and intestines, all available in unlimited amounts which you cook yourself directly at the table. When it comes time to order, just point at the pictures and smile.

Open: 16:00-24:00
Location: 1490/2 Sukhumvit Road, two minutes’ walk from On Nut BTS Skytrain
BTS: On Nut
Telephone: +66 (0)2 742 9416

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2015 Bangkok's Coolest night markets

Where To Shop At Night In Bangkok

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 Asiatique

Asiatique has successfully combined two of the most popular shopping experiences in the city: a night bazaar and a mall. Ten minutes downriver from Saphan Taksin BTS station this once-bustling international trade port has been transformed, with over 1,500 boutiques and 40 restaurants housed under a huge replica warehouse complex. Open from 17:00, spending an evening here is no problem: you’ll have good fun browsing the boutiques, picking up gifts or something for yourself; you are guaranteed to find something you would like to eat and if this isn’t enough entertainment, shows are performed nightly.

Opening Hours: 17:00-midnight
Location: Chareonkrung Soi 74-76
How to get there: The easiest and fastest way to get there is via boat. Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin and jump on the free shuttle at the end of the pier. It only takes ten minutes, and the boat runs until 23:00. Taxis are not recommended as the traffic can be terrible in this area.

ArtBox Bangkok 

The latest kind of Night Market to hit Bangkok. Unlike the so-called Container Market at the Bloc, here all the booths are actually organized inside real shipping containers. It also aims to attract hipsters with a “vintage style” theme with 300 stalls in the fashion zone and over 100 stalls in the food and cafe zone. 

Opening Hours: Fridays - Sunday 15:00-24:00 ( Some week might close because of rain, So please check before you go.)
Location: MRT sirikit exit2,

 Chatuchak Friday Night Market

The massive Chatuchak Market fills up every weekend, but not many know that you can actually come here for some night time shopping on Fridays, as vendors set up their stalls from around 21:00 until late. Expect much of the same as in the day on Saturdays and Sundays – just less heat, fewer people and not so many stalls open (for example, the homeware, gardening and pets sections are all closed). There’s more of a chilled-out, local vibe – with most of the main stores, restaurants and bars open around the main ring road of the market drawing in a young crowd from the nearby universities.

Opening Hours: Fridays 21:00-03:00
Location: Mo Chit BTS or Kampheng Phet MRT Station

 JJ Green

JJ Green Night Market might just be the coolest place to shop in Bangkok, with its much more chilled-out, bohemian vibes when compared to the capital’s gargantuan Chatuchak Weekend Market just down the road. Part vintage flea market, part local drinking hangout, JJ Green is best visited on Thursday to Sunday evening, from 17:00 to 01:00, although many bars here keeps going until after midnight on Saturday and Sunday night, when the market is at its busiest. Come for the decent selection of vintage fashion, antiques, accessories, cheap eats and retro collectables.  

Opening Hours: Thursday-Sunday 17:00-01:00
Location: 1 Kamphaeng Phet 3, Chatuchak.
How to go there: Mo Chit BTS or Kampheng Phet MRT Station (Behind Chatuchak) 

 On Nut Night Market

Step off the BTS at Ekkamai and you can’t miss this sprawling market, which begins to liven up around dusk, seven days per week. As well as a huge fresh produce section and clothes stalls, the undercover market also has a great beer garden at the back – hugely popular with the neighbourhood’s thriving expat community – and also stages live bands and has sports screens. Order your food and beer from any one of the surrounding vendors around the edge, with everything from Thai food, seafood, burgers, sushi and steaks on offer. It’s on the opposite side of the road to the huge Tesco Lotus Shopping Centre at On Nut.

Opening Hours: 16:00-24:00 Daily
Location: Below On Nut BTS Station

 Train Night Market 1 (Srinakarin Road)

At Rod Fai Market, a huge open-air bazaar in the eastern suburbs of Bangkok, the vintage look never goes out of style. Spread on the ground is all kinds of collectibles and memorabilia from the yesteryear, from antique furniture to hippy fashion to Mao kitsch. Rod Fai Market definitely stands out from the hordes of outdoor markets across Bangkok but it could be hard to find as it’s spread out on a huge plot of land behind Seacon Square on Srinakarin Road. 

Opening Hours: 17:00 - midnight (Thurs-Sun)
Location: Srinakarin Road Soi 51 (behind Seacon Square)
BTS: On Nut (closest station but still requires a taxi journey)

Train Night Market 2 (Ratchada)

The new Rot Fai Market in the Ratchada area of Bangkok is bringing the same convivial night bazaar feel, antiques curios, and street food snacks and treats from its original location, into an area of the city that is much easier to access thanks to the nearby Cultural Centre MRT Underground Station. 

This new Train Market is more central and compact, meaning it’s easier to pop in for a spot of browsing anytime from 18:00 to 24:00, Thursday to Sunday. 

Opening Hours: 18:00 to 24:00, Thursday to Sunday (Other day will be car boots sale)
Location: Ratcadaphisek Road (close to Esplanade Shopping Mall)
How to go there; Stop at MRT Thailand Cultural Centre, exit No. 3

 Silom Road Walking Street (Sunday)

Silom Walking Street sees one of Bangkok’s most famous roads closed down, making way for huge pedestrianized zone that gets packed-out with hundreds of food, fashion, and electronics vendors. It runs every Sunday from 15:00 until around 22:00 and is particular easy to find in the center of Bangkok – directly underneath Sala Daeng BTS Station.

The market really excels on the street food front; every Thai dish in the history of the kingdom seems to be here, as well as some tasty international offerings like pizza, pastries, kebabs, and steak. There’s also live music, street performances and when we went, a traditional Thai dance show. Read More...

Opening Hours: Sundays 15:00-22:00 (Please note that Silom Walking Street is temporarily closed for rainy season during June and July. The exact reopening is still to be confirmed.  
Location: Silom Road (Sala Daeng BTS)

Liab Duan Night Market

Drive a little further out of town and you’ll find this market whose name in Thai means “the market located along the expressway.” This night market transforms 17 rai of land in the Ramintra-Ekkamai neighborhood into pandemonium, with bumper-to-bumper cars crowding the entrance every evening.

 Open daily 5pm-12am (Advice go after 630pm)
Address: Night Market near Ram Intra-At Narong Expressway, Praditmanoontham Rd, Bangkok. (Take Taxi  because this night market is not near any BTS or MRT.)

Patpong Night Market

After recently cleaning up its act, Patpong's become one of the 'must' night shopping destinations for avid shoppers. Found in the built-up area known as Silom, the place is always busy and chaotic with all the commotion from the Go-Go bars nearby and lots of foreign tourists. This market in Bangkok's notorious nightlife district is often the first and easiest stop for many tourists just arriving to Bangkok, whilst lodging at one of several mid-to-upper-end hotels in Silom. Be warned though, the quality and prices of most items sold are about as real and trustworthy as the girls shaking their wares in go-go bars flanking the area. Both market and go-go bars seem to complement each other well, but remember not to be fooled by first impressions, and to bargain hard.

Opening Hours: 18:00 - around 01:00 (every day) (Decent Night Market)
How to get there: Coming from BTS Siam station, depart at Sala Daeng station and exit down one of the right-hand stairs. Follow the increasing trail of vendors along the sidewalk, and after five minutes, you'll know you're there.


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2015 Best Bangkok Shopping Malls

Most Popular Shopping Malls In Bangkok

Bangkok has more than enough shopping malls to suit all kinds of lifestyles and budgets. But these Top 9 Shopping Malls offer the best shopping experiences, in terms of diversity of products, accessible location in downtown areas and overall shopping satisfaction. Whether you are looking for the most upscale, the trendiest, the funkiest, or the most specialized, you will find them among these shopping malls below.

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CentralWorld, Siam
 Open: 10:00-22:00, Nearest BTS: Chidlom

CentralWorld is a shopping plaza and complex in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the sixth largest shopping complex in the world. The complex, which includes a hotel and office tower, is owned by Central Pattana. In 2006, after three years of design and renovation, CentralWorld was expanded to 550,000 square metres of shopping mall and 1,024,000 square metres of complex, topping nearby rival Siam Paragon in terms of size.

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Siam Paragon, Siam
 Open: 10:00 - 22:00, Nearest BTS: Siam

Siam Paragon is an immensely popular shopping mall housing a host of international high-end fashion brands, Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, a 16-screen Cineplex, and a comprehensive selection of world cuisine. Located prominently in front of Siam BTS Skytrain station - the interchange of the two BTS lines - it is considered by many to be the centre of Bangkok.

Considering the mall contains over 250 shops, the layout is logical and fairly compact, certainly when compared to the sprawling Central World mall nearby. However, this mall provides mainly luxury items for well-heeled Thais and international visitors with cash to splurge. If you are looking for something extra-special then Siam Paragon is definitely the place to find it.

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MBK, Siam
 Open: 10:00 - 22:00, Nearest BTS: National Stadium

MBK is probably Bangkok's most legendary shopping mall, popular with both tourists and locals, and busy with shoppers every day. There are eight floors packed with 2,000 shops that sell everything from clothing, fashion accessories, handbags, leather products and luggage to furniture, mobile phones, electric appliances, cameras, stationery and DVDs. Launched in 1986, MBK is a beehive of activity, especially on weekends, when half of Bangkok converges to shop for bargains. It's not as up-market or stylish as neighbouring Siam Discovery, Siam Centre and the glitzy Siam Paragon, but it offers a mind-boggling range of goods spread over 89,000 square metres and is considerably less expensive.

MBK is particularly easy to reach thanks to a direct walkway linking to National Stadium BTS Skytrain Station. Literally every taxi driver knows this most famous of shopping malls in Bangkok too, so you can hail a cab from anywhere but traffic can be intense.

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Terminal 21, Sukhumvit 
 Open: 10:00-22:00, Nearest BTS: Asoke

Terminal 21 brings the dream of traveling the world to downtown Bangkok, with its cutting-edge concept that places several world-famous cities under one roof. Find yourself wandering around a maze of shops in Tokyo City, sauntering down London’s Carnaby Street, bagging a bargain in an Istanbul zouk, or shopping for something to fill your growling stomach at the Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.

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EmQuartier, Phrom Phong
 Open: 10:00-22:00, Nearest BTS: Phrom Phong

Like a glossy magazine come to life, EmQuatier houses a whopping 400 labels in total, spread out over 4,000 square metres of floor space. While it's true that shopping options at EmQuartier definitely lean towards luxury brands, head to the higher levels for more affordable high street brands and Thai designers. Add to this a host of fancy restaurants and direct access from Phrom Phong BTS Skytrain for the most convenient luxury shopping experience on Sukhumvit Road.

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Central Embassy Shopping Mall
Open: 10:00-22:00, Nearest BTS: Ploenchit

Central Embassy is Bangkok’s first ever ultra-luxury lifestyle mall, boasting an impressive collection of high-end designer stores, fine-dining restaurants, swanky cinema screens, and an extravagant six-star hotel. Built on the grounds of the former British Embassy – hence the name – this 18 billion baht mega-mall projects the capital’s status even further as one of the world’s leading shopping destinations.

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Siam Center, Siam
 Open: 10:00-21:00, Nearest BTS: Siam

Siam Center’s re-launch in January 2013 brought a different kind of shopping experience to Siam: over 200 international and Thai brands including the boutiques of some brilliant promising local designers as well as renowned Thai couturiers. On top of that, the slick renovations have taken their fresh ideology out of the stores and into the corridors, with a quirky mash-up of nature and technology.

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Platinum Fashion Mall, Pratunam
 Open: 10:00 - 22:00, Nearest BTS: Chidlom

A specialised mega mall for clothing and fashion accessories, Platinum takes the flea market concept indoors, in air-conditioned comfort. It is widely popular among office workers and university students looking for casual wear to the latest trends in women’s fashion. The best part is the wholesale price, if you buy in combinations, that is.

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Union Mall, Lad Prao
 Open: 10:00 - 22:00, Nearest MRT: Phahon Yothin

Union Mall is a shopping mall located in the north of Bangkok, at the Lat Phrao junction. The mall opened on February 2006. It has 8 floors with a total of 150,000 square metres (1,600,000 sq ft) of space. Furthermore, it houses some 1240 booths and shops and entertainment services. It has an easy access from Phahon Yothin MRT Station, an international food court, a myriad of fast food chains, entertainment areas, tutorial schools, a fitness centre, and a supermarket. If you like Platinum Mall then you definitely like Union Mall.

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Perfect 3D2N Bangkok Trip

Discover Bangkok in 3D2N
Bangkok Guides

With this guide you can start to discover the best of Bangkok in just 2 Days! Mixing the finest cultural attractions, bargain shopping that you might easily miss and the best of Bangkok by night, this 2 Days in Bangkok Guide is a great starting point for anyone visiting this bustling yet beautiful city.


So here are just few ideas to start from - feel free to use them or mix them as you wish. One word of advice for people new to the city though, the best way to discover Bangkok in a short space of time is to spend a day or even a half day in one area at a time. With that in mind and to make your life easy, we grouped options by location so you can make the most of your time here. Obviously there is so much to do in Bangkok it will take more than one visit but these are just a basic guide for you.

Day 1 - Discover Bangkok Landmarks

Day
On a quick trip to Bangkok, these are the not-to-be-missed sites you should try and see: The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Po and Wat Arun. They are located close to each other and can be visited in a morning or afternoon.

If you arrive in Bangkok late in the day, you can still see (but not visit) the temples along the river by taking a relaxing sunset dinner cruise. Wat Arun looks stunningly magical, illuminated against the night sky.

Evening
End the day at the new gigantic Asiatique The Riverfront locates by the river and even have dinner there, then enjoy their fabulous productions of the Muay Thai show! (www.muaythailive.com)

Alternatively, end your first day by spending your one night in Bangkok exploring the city's sizzling nightlife. For more family-oriented nighttime activities, go see the latest Hollywood's offering at the city's modern Paragon Cineplex (Siam Paragon).


Day 2 - Go Shopping..

Day
Spend the rest of the day shopping in an air-conditioned comfort of Bangkok incredible shopping malls. Bangkok offers unbeatable bargains, designer labels, antiques, handicrafts, and jewellery but also a wide range of entertainment. Kids, however, may not enjoy shopping as much as grown-ups do. Take them to Dusit Zoo, Siam Ocean World or The Rink Central World.

List of Famous Mall;

• The Platinum Fashion Mall
• Terminal 21
• Central World
• Siam Center
• MBK Center

Evening
A visit to Bangkok would not be complete without sampling some delicious Thai Food. Bangkok's eating experiences are diverse and can be enjoyed anywhere from restaurants, noodle shops and street stalls. Follow 泰国 Dong for more Bangkok food review. If you happen to be in Bangkok during the weekeend, pay a visit to Chatuchak Weekend Market, JJ Green Market or Train Night Market for an endless shopping experience.

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