Other points of interest
Major Cineplex Ekkamai
Modern Complex with cinemas, bowling, restaurants, fast food outlets, and sporting stores.
SkyTrain to E7 Ekkamai Station (Sukhumvit Line). Take Exit 1 then straight ahead crossing Ekkamai Rd. and continue for 150m, Cineplex on your right.
Museum of Forensic
For something out of the ordinary, visit perhaps the most well known of ten different museums within this teaching hospital. Not for the squeamish. Includes preserved remains of famous criminals.
Open Monday - Saturday 09.00 - 16.00 hrs. Thai 20 Foreigner 80
Information Tel : 0 2419 7000 Ext. 6363, 6440
SkyTrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silam Line). Take Exit 2, proceed to Sathorn Pier(Central Pier).Take Express Boat upriver to Siriraj Pier N10 and Siriraj Hospital.
Crocodile Farm
Supposedly the largest crocodile farm in the world with over 50,000 reptiles. Frequent elephant & crocodile shows plus displays concerning the breeding of crocodiles. Also crocodile products & souvenirs available. Can be combined with visit to Ancient City.
Open daily 08.00 - 18.00 hrs. Admission : Children 200 Baht, Adult 300 Baht.
Information Tel : 0 2703 4891, 0 2703 5144-8
SkyTrain to E9 On Nut Station (Sukhumvit Line). Take Exit 1 or 3 and take taxi to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan Province.
Ancient City (Muang Boran)
Two hundred acre outdoor cultural theme park with well uted replicas (1/3 real size) of famous Thai monuments and buildings. Restored original structures and sculptures also on display. Park like grounds and quality of displays make visit worth-while especially for those interested in architecture.
Open daily 08.30 – 17.00 hrs. Admission : Children 50 Baht, Adult 100 Baht.
Information Tel : 0 2323 9253
SkyTrain to E9 On Nut Station (Sukhumvit Line). Take Exit 1 or 3, and take taxi to the Ancient city in Samut Prakan Province. Aircon Bus No. 511 to the end and transfer to minibus 36 to the front gate.
Hindu Temple (Wat Khaek)
Founded by Tamils in the 1860's, this temple, recently renovated, is a riot of colorful Indian temple decorative arts The smell of incense and the sound of music permeates the grounds.
Open daily 06.00 - 20.00 hrs. Photo taking not allowed.
Information Tel: 0 2238 4007
For taxi directions: วัดแขก
SkyTrain to S2 Sala Daeng Station (Silom Line). Take Exit 2, and public transport down Silom Rd. to Hindu Temple on corner of Silom and Pan Rd.Bus No. 15, 77, 115, 163, 164
Thai Boxing (Lumpini Stadium)
Martial arts can be seen at two stadiums, Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen.
Matches start at 18.30 on Tuesday and Friday and 16.30 and 20.30 on Saturday.
Seating prices vary according to proximity to the ring, 1 Class 2,000 Baht and the other Class 1,500/1,000 Baht
Information Tel : 0 2251 4303 and 0 2252 8767
Taxi directions: Lumpini Stadium
SkyTrain to S2 Sala Daeng Station (Silom Line). Leave via Exit 1 or Exit 3. Take bus number 115 or taxi down Rama IV Rd. to Lumpini Stadium on left or take MRT from Silom Station to Lumpini Station.
Erawan Shrine
Popular with locals and visitors alike. Bhramin shrine is thought to bring good luck to those who pray and give offerings. For a fee, traditionally dressed dancers will perform 'thank you' dances for those experiencing recent good fortune.
Open daily 08.00 – 22.30 hrs.
SkyTrain to E1 Chit Lom Station (Sukhumvit Line). Take Exit 2 walk straight 100m to Ratchadamri intersection. Erawan shrine on left.
Dusit Zoo
Nineteen hectare zoological park originally a private botanical garden for King Rama V. Large collection of mammals, reptiles and birds. Grounds include a lake, with restaurants lakeside.
Open daily 08.00 - 18.00 hrs. Admission : Adult 100 Baht, Children 50 Baht
Information Tel : 0 2282 7111-3 or
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tel 0 2250 5500
http://www.zoothailand.org/dusit/info_map_th.html
SkyTrain to N3 Victory Monument Station (Sukhumvit Line). Exit 3, walk forward circling left & take public transport down Ratchawithi Rd. to Dusit Zoo. Bus No 18, 28, 108, 528, 515, 539, 542. Bus stop in front of Ratchavithi hospital.
Queen Saowapha Memorial Institute & Snake Farm
Run by the Thai Red Cross, this facility is both entertaining and educational. Snake handling, feeding and venom extraction demonstrations, and an informative slide show.
are presented twice daily at 10.30 and 2.00 Monday - Friday and l0.30 on Saturday.
Open Monday - Friday 08.30 - 16.30 hrs. Venom extraction demonstrations 10.30 - 11.30 hrs, 14.00 -15.00 hrs.
08.30 - 12.00 hrs. Venom extraction demonstrations 10.30 - 11.30 hrs.
Admission 70 Baht.
Information Tel: 0 2560 0161-4
SkyTrain to S2 Sala Daeng Station (Silam Line). Take Exit 3, at ground level turn around and walk ahead to Rama IV Rd. Cross Rama IV turn left and walk along Rama IV 300m to intersection of Henri Dunant Rd. cross Henri Dunant and continue ahead 100m, entrance on your right.
website: http://www.bts.co.th/en/tourist_02_6.asp#1
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