The Thai government has assured foreign investors of their safety from the swine flu outbreak while visiting the country.Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva told a press conference earlier on Tuesday that his administration will try its best to make overseas tourists feel safe from the swine influenza which has killed more than 100 people in Mexico already.Abhisit also told the nation that there has not been any confirmed case of infection in Thailand yet.However, local news have reported that a 42-year-old woman has just been admitted to Chulalongkorn Hospital today for suspected contraction of the deadly virus. Reports also stated that the country’s first flu suspect returned from Mexico earlier this month before falling sick. Meanwhile, the government has set up a special taskforce to monitor the situation in the kingdom. The team is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Sanan Kajornprasat.In addition, Abhisit denied claims that the government has forbidden Thais from traveling to risk countries including Mexico and certain states in the U.S.However, he affirmed that strict measures are now in place to watch over the arrivals of suspected patients.At the same time, Public Health Minister, Witthaya Kaewparadai, has asked those with plans to visit the countries where the virus could be spreading to put off their plans for some time.
Moreover, Bangkok Governor, give 600,000 pcs of mask for people to prevent from the Swine Flu.
From: Moneychannel.com
Bangkok, The Transportations
BTS Sky Train: BTS Sky Train stations can mostly be found in commercial areas of Sukhumvit and Silom, it is fast and safe. The sky train is divided into 2 lines: Sukhumvit line (On Nut Station-Mo Chit Station), and Silom lines (Saphan Taksin Station-National Stadium Station). The sky train has a minimum and maximum fare of 10-40 baht. Tourists may buy 30 day tourist tickets to save money, only 250 baht/10 trips, or day tickets, 100 baht (unlimited trips). The BTS Tourist Information Centers is open daily from 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. atthe following stations:Siam, Nana and Saphan Taksin. For more information, call: 0-2617-7340.
BMCL Subway: BMCL Subway is another comfortable and fast transportation choice. The beginning of “Chalerm Ratcha Mongkhon” line is Hua Lum Phong station (also the main train station in Bangkok), total of 18 stations, major stations at: The Queen Sirikit's International Convention and Exhibition Center, Silom, Suan Lumpini, Asoke, Ratchada, Ladprao and Pahonyotin road. The Asoke and Silom stations are connected to the the BTS. There are also "Park & Ride" at Ladprao and Phra Ram 9 Stations. BMCL Subway has a minimum and maximum fare of 10-15 baht (For trial period only)The BMCL subway is open daily from 06.00 a.m. - 12.00 midnight. For more information, call: 0-2264-5200.
Buses:There are a lot of buses offered in Bangkok going to all places, with a fare starting at 3.5 baht for open air buses. Air-conditioned blue buses have minimum and maximum fares from 8 to 16 baht. Euro II or Orange air-conditioned buses charge 10-20 baht. Air-conditioned microbuses charge a flat fare of 20 baht all routes. For more information call 184 or 0-2246-0973.A buses route map is available at bookshops. A free city map can also be picked up at The Bangkok Tourist Division office, Bangkok Tourist Information Booths throughout Bangkok and the TAT office .
Taxis: Taxis in Bangkok are metered. They charge a minimum of 35 baht, for the first 3 kilometers, and approximately 5 baht per kilometer thereafter.When in Traffice the meter is timed and calculated in the fare.
Boats: There are various types of boat identified in color flags. Boat service on the Chao Phraya River connects Bangkok with the northern neighbouring province of Nonthaburi, starting from the Tha Nam Non Pier and ending at Saphan Taksin Pier (Sathorn).Boat (no flag) stop at all pier, has a minimum fare of 8 baht.Rapid boat (orang flag) has a fare of 10 baht all routes.Express boat (yellow flag) stop at only on crowded and main piers. The Express boat has a fare of 15 baht all routes. After rush hour, these boat are used for tourist purpose. There are guide boats for travellrs with guide to give information about the riverside. The boat with blue flag, is the fastest stopping only on 3 pier, ThaNamNon Pier, Siriraj Pier and SaphanTaksin (Sathorn) Pier.It has a minimum and maximum fares from 25-35 baht. (For trial period, it just newly had this type)Boats run daily from 06.00 A.M-06.40 P.M.
Motorcycles Taxi: In rush hours, there is a lot of traffic jam, if your late and want to be on time you can try the motorcycle taxi. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares are 5 baht. You need to bargain the fare before taking the ride.
BMCL Subway: BMCL Subway is another comfortable and fast transportation choice. The beginning of “Chalerm Ratcha Mongkhon” line is Hua Lum Phong station (also the main train station in Bangkok), total of 18 stations, major stations at: The Queen Sirikit's International Convention and Exhibition Center, Silom, Suan Lumpini, Asoke, Ratchada, Ladprao and Pahonyotin road. The Asoke and Silom stations are connected to the the BTS. There are also "Park & Ride" at Ladprao and Phra Ram 9 Stations. BMCL Subway has a minimum and maximum fare of 10-15 baht (For trial period only)The BMCL subway is open daily from 06.00 a.m. - 12.00 midnight. For more information, call: 0-2264-5200.
Buses:
Taxis: Taxis in Bangkok are metered. They charge a minimum of 35 baht, for the first 3 kilometers, and approximately 5 baht per kilometer thereafter.When in Traffice the meter is timed and calculated in the fare.
Tuk-Tuk: These three-wheeled 'open-air' motorised taxis are popular for short journeys. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares, for journeys of up to 3 kilometers, are approximately 30 baht.
Boats: There are various types of boat identified in color flags. Boat service on the Chao Phraya River connects Bangkok with the northern neighbouring province of Nonthaburi, starting from the Tha Nam Non Pier and ending at Saphan Taksin Pier (Sathorn).Boat (no flag) stop at all pier, has a minimum fare of 8 baht.Rapid boat (orang flag) has a fare of 10 baht all routes.Express boat (yellow flag) stop at only on crowded and main piers. The Express boat has a fare of 15 baht all routes. After rush hour, these boat are used for tourist purpose. There are guide boats for travellrs with guide to give information about the riverside. The boat with blue flag, is the fastest stopping only on 3 pier, ThaNamNon Pier, Siriraj Pier and SaphanTaksin (Sathorn) Pier.It has a minimum and maximum fares from 25-35 baht. (For trial period, it just newly had this type)Boats run daily from 06.00 A.M-06.40 P.M.
Motorcycles Taxi: In rush hours, there is a lot of traffic jam, if your late and want to be on time you can try the motorcycle taxi. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares are 5 baht. You need to bargain the fare before taking the ride.Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai
Wat Rong Khun, a white beautiful temple in Chiang Rai, the north end of Thailand. This temple was designed by Chalermchai Kositpipat, a well-known Thai visual Buddihist imagery artist.The temple is built with all white color which means the purity of the Loard Buddha. In front of the temple there are a bridge leading to the temple whichmean the crossing over from the rebirth to Nivarana orthe Adobe of Buddha, a paire of giant fang stands for sin.
People waiting to see the fauntain show.
Art that showing the unique style of Chalermchai
Faountain and light show in the night
Hands from hell in front of the temple
Some sample of art from Chalermchai
Remark: Wat Rong Khun Open daily from 6.30am to 6.00pm
Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing
Muay Thai, or Thai Boxing
Some countries have their own flighting style to protect themselve, such as Karate in Japan, and Kung Fu in China. The Thai flighting style is Muay Thai.Muay Thai is an ancient Thai matial art. It originated in the Ayutthaya. Nowadays, Muay Thai becomes a kind of sports. Muay Thai takes five rounds per match and three minutes duration. A match is decided by a knockout or by points.
Before starting the match, it is the time of "WAI KHU" dance-the slow motion dance to pay respect to his teacher. The dance shows his appearance and is the way to warm up before the competition, while dancing the boxer wears headband which called Mongkhol in order to bestow luck to the wearer. The headband will be remove after Wai Khu dance by the boxer's trainer.In the match, each boxer will flow out all his ability and flighting skill to win the oponent by using his knees, feet, elbows, and shoulders, and prevent his body from the opponent. From the homage dance to the end of match, Thai musical ban, comprising a Javanese clarinet, drums and cybals, accompanies the match.
Watches and cheers " Muay Thai " is an exciting activity that visitors shouldn't miss. A unique and charming sport of Muay Thai reflects well Thai style and Thai heritage.
Where to see>> Lumpini StadiumAddress : Rama IV RoadFlight Nights : Tuesday and Fridays from 6.30 pm., Saturday afternoons 5-8 pm., Saturday nights from 8.30 pm.Ticket fare : 500, 1,000, 1,500 Baht>> Ratchadamnoen StadiumAddress : Ratchadamnoen Nok AvenueFlight Nights : Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays starting at 6.30 pm., Sundays from 8.30 p.m.-12.00 p.m.and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Ticket fare : 500, 1,000, 1,500 Baht
Special thanks for information form http://www.bangkokview.com/
Some countries have their own flighting style to protect themselve, such as Karate in Japan, and Kung Fu in China. The Thai flighting style is Muay Thai.Muay Thai is an ancient Thai matial art. It originated in the Ayutthaya. Nowadays, Muay Thai becomes a kind of sports. Muay Thai takes five rounds per match and three minutes duration. A match is decided by a knockout or by points.
Before starting the match, it is the time of "WAI KHU" dance-the slow motion dance to pay respect to his teacher. The dance shows his appearance and is the way to warm up before the competition, while dancing the boxer wears headband which called Mongkhol in order to bestow luck to the wearer. The headband will be remove after Wai Khu dance by the boxer's trainer.In the match, each boxer will flow out all his ability and flighting skill to win the oponent by using his knees, feet, elbows, and shoulders, and prevent his body from the opponent. From the homage dance to the end of match, Thai musical ban, comprising a Javanese clarinet, drums and cybals, accompanies the match.
Watches and cheers " Muay Thai " is an exciting activity that visitors shouldn't miss. A unique and charming sport of Muay Thai reflects well Thai style and Thai heritage.
Where to see>> Lumpini StadiumAddress : Rama IV RoadFlight Nights : Tuesday and Fridays from 6.30 pm., Saturday afternoons 5-8 pm., Saturday nights from 8.30 pm.Ticket fare : 500, 1,000, 1,500 Baht>> Ratchadamnoen StadiumAddress : Ratchadamnoen Nok AvenueFlight Nights : Mondays, Wednesday, Thursdays starting at 6.30 pm., Sundays from 8.30 p.m.-12.00 p.m.and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Ticket fare : 500, 1,000, 1,500 Baht
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The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
The Grand Palace is an important place which you shouldn’t miss visiting. The Grand Palace was built in 1782. It’s more than 200 years ago. Beside the Rayal Chapel (Wat Phra Kaeaw), where the Emerald Buddha is enshrined, there are the principal audience halls. It consists of :
>> Borom Phiman Hall ( Phra Thinang Borom Phiman) was built in the western style in 1909. At present it is served as the Royal Guest House for heads of State and guests of Thai majesties.>>The Chakri Maha Prasat Hall is an impressive building. The hall was constructed in the plans of a British architect in a Victorian Style, but covered with a roof of pure Thai Style.
>>Phra Maha Montian Hall Group consists of three connecting buildings.The Amarindr Vinichai Hall is the anterior part. Originally, it was the formal audience hall where the King met his offiers for state business. Now, it is used for many ceremonies such as the King’s birthdays and Coronation Day. The Phaisal Thaksin Hall is in the middle of Hall group. The Hall contains gorgeous pavilion on which the King appears on the important ceremonies. T he Chakraphat Phiman Hall, the last of the halls, was originally used as a place of residence.
>> The Dusit Maha Prasat Hall is considered as the finest building inside the Grand Palace, the principal function of the hall has been a hall for the lying-in-state of Kings, Queens, and Royal family.>> Aphorn Phimok Prasat was built entirely of wood by King Rama IV. While four levels of saddle roof cover the north and south arms, the shorter east and west arms have only two levels of saddle roof. A prasat spire rises over the intersection. It was built as a changing room to be used before descending a flight of steps onto a platform to mount a palanquin.
Opening Hours: Open to the public everyday, from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.Admission Fee: Baht 200 for foreigners, and free for Thais. The admission fee also includes admission to the Grand Palace.Dress Code: Visitors are required to dress appropriately. Visitors need to wear a long sleeved t-shirt and long skirt or trouser. Sandals (without ankle or heel straps) can not be worn.
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>> Borom Phiman Hall ( Phra Thinang Borom Phiman) was built in the western style in 1909. At present it is served as the Royal Guest House for heads of State and guests of Thai majesties.>>The Chakri Maha Prasat Hall is an impressive building. The hall was constructed in the plans of a British architect in a Victorian Style, but covered with a roof of pure Thai Style.
>>Phra Maha Montian Hall Group consists of three connecting buildings.The Amarindr Vinichai Hall is the anterior part. Originally, it was the formal audience hall where the King met his offiers for state business. Now, it is used for many ceremonies such as the King’s birthdays and Coronation Day. The Phaisal Thaksin Hall is in the middle of Hall group. The Hall contains gorgeous pavilion on which the King appears on the important ceremonies. T he Chakraphat Phiman Hall, the last of the halls, was originally used as a place of residence.
>> The Dusit Maha Prasat Hall is considered as the finest building inside the Grand Palace, the principal function of the hall has been a hall for the lying-in-state of Kings, Queens, and Royal family.>> Aphorn Phimok Prasat was built entirely of wood by King Rama IV. While four levels of saddle roof cover the north and south arms, the shorter east and west arms have only two levels of saddle roof. A prasat spire rises over the intersection. It was built as a changing room to be used before descending a flight of steps onto a platform to mount a palanquin.
Opening Hours: Open to the public everyday, from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.Admission Fee: Baht 200 for foreigners, and free for Thais. The admission fee also includes admission to the Grand Palace.Dress Code: Visitors are required to dress appropriately. Visitors need to wear a long sleeved t-shirt and long skirt or trouser. Sandals (without ankle or heel straps) can not be worn.
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Bankok History
Bangkok, Thailand's capital, was founded in 1782 by King Rama I (named Yod
fa Chulaloke). Bankok is called by the Thais “Krung Thep”, which means “City Of Angels”. Bangkok is located on the low-flat plain of the Chao Phya River which flows from the North down to the Gulf of Thailand. In the old days, Bangkok was just a small agricultural and fishing village where people traveled mainly by rowing boats. After Krung Sri Ayuthaya, an ancient capital of 417 years old, was finally conquered and severely destroyed by the Burmese. With patriotism, a nobleman named "Taksin" led Thai people to fight against the Burmese army, and finally managed to drive them out of the country. After the final victory, General Taksin assumed the throne, he decided 
to establish the new capital called "Krung Thonburi", because Ayuthaya was too large for his small army to protect. He was later named "King Taksin the Great", and ruled over Krung Thonburi for 14 years. Unfortunately, King Taksin was overthrown and executed by a group of his own noblemen.Bangkok was instituted as the new capital in 1782 by Yodfa Chulaloke. Being a far-sighted man, Yodfa Chulaloke saw that Krung Thonburi would be too small to be a great capital in the future; he then moved the capital to another side of Chao Phya Riverbank. The location was then selected with the consideration as a natural defense from enemies and the richness of water for lives earning. Yodfa Chulaloke succeeded the throne and was the 1st Monarch of the present Chakri Dynasty.
Special Thanks http://www.bangkokview.com/ for good informations
fa Chulaloke). Bankok is called by the Thais “Krung Thep”, which means “City Of Angels”. Bangkok is located on the low-flat plain of the Chao Phya River which flows from the North down to the Gulf of Thailand. In the old days, Bangkok was just a small agricultural and fishing village where people traveled mainly by rowing boats. After Krung Sri Ayuthaya, an ancient capital of 417 years old, was finally conquered and severely destroyed by the Burmese. With patriotism, a nobleman named "Taksin" led Thai people to fight against the Burmese army, and finally managed to drive them out of the country. After the final victory, General Taksin assumed the throne, he decided 
to establish the new capital called "Krung Thonburi", because Ayuthaya was too large for his small army to protect. He was later named "King Taksin the Great", and ruled over Krung Thonburi for 14 years. Unfortunately, King Taksin was overthrown and executed by a group of his own noblemen.Bangkok was instituted as the new capital in 1782 by Yodfa Chulaloke. Being a far-sighted man, Yodfa Chulaloke saw that Krung Thonburi would be too small to be a great capital in the future; he then moved the capital to another side of Chao Phya Riverbank. The location was then selected with the consideration as a natural defense from enemies and the richness of water for lives earning. Yodfa Chulaloke succeeded the throne and was the 1st Monarch of the present Chakri Dynasty.Special Thanks http://www.bangkokview.com/ for good informations
Interesting Activities in Songkran Festival
When it is the time of Songkran or Thai New Year Festival, it is the time of recreation and traditional party. Thai will prepare themselves for the good time by doing these:
Beautiful new dresses: Thai people will arrange traditional new costume with various of colors and material especially Thai silk to wear in the Songkran festival in order to show how they are happy and bring good luck in the forthcoming year.
Food and snack to serve Buddhist Monk. The food will be cooked neatly with the high-quality raw materials. This is in order to donation to Buddhist and good virtue. Not only the food they provide for monk but the food will also be sent to their neighbors in order to share their feeling of happiness and keep a good relation.
Before Songkran, Thai will clean their house and also the public place such as street or lane to welcome the good luck. The altar that located image Buddha will be cleaned as well. The cloth will also wash and clean in believe that the dirty as a symbol of suffer and trouble will be leave with the passed year. And the New Year will be clean, bright, and happy.
Temple is one place that needs to be cleaned before Songkran. Everybody in a village or community will gather at the temple in their village in the morning and they will clean the church, Stupa, Buddha image, temple wall etc for the coming festival.
Attractive activities during Songkran Days:
Tak Bart or Give food offering to Buddhist Monks is the Buddhist ceremony for special day. People do this as the sign of good fortune for the new coming year. They will get up early morning, cook the fine food, and bring it to give to the monks in the near temple. Sometime, the temple is far or narrow to contain the huge crowd in the same time, they might invite the monk to some public place to do the ceremony. And to avoid the food they provide is damage or bad, the food can be some dry food such as instant noodle or fish can so that the monk can use it after the festival.
Sand Pagoda: During Songkran festival, people will carry sand from riverbank to pile in the ground area in nearly temple. Once the pile of sand is big enough, they will shape it in pagoda style and decorate with colorful papers. In the north of Thailand Lanna people (Thai Northerner) will insert the stem of the traditional flag (Tung) into the pagoda as well. This is the belief that everyday people go to temple and comeback home after finish their activity, some sand or soil in the temple will stuck on their shoes and this is supposed to be sin as this is not allowed by the monk. So, the sand they bring to pile at the temple in Songkran festival can e replaced those sand. Beside, the sand can also be used to build any building in the temple as well after the festival.
Taking a bath to elders in order to pay respect. In the past, it is actually taking a bath as it is hot season, but nowadays, the ceremony has change to rinse water to the hands of the elders only. The item that usually prepare in this activity is a piece of cloth to give to the elders, some flower, and water filled with perfume.
Bangsukul Atthi: It is a ritual performance by monk for the remain of the death. The ashes of the death are usually kept in a container (casket). Some family keep it in their house, some keep in temple or under the Bodhi tree. When the Songkran festival comes, the family will invite monks to perform a ritual. In order to respect to the death.
Where to sigh seeing Songkran Festival:
- In Bangkok the formal ceremony will take place at Sanam Luang near to the Grand Palace in 15 of April from early morning.
- Splashing Water: The most well-known place that foreigner loves to join this activity in Bangkok is Khow Sarn Road. The road will be closed for people to walk and play water during the Songkran day since 13 to 15 Arpil-from 7am to 7pm.
- Sand Pagoda: Chiang Mai and others province in the north of Thailand.
Beautiful new dresses: Thai people will arrange traditional new costume with various of colors and material especially Thai silk to wear in the Songkran festival in order to show how they are happy and bring good luck in the forthcoming year.
Food and snack to serve Buddhist Monk. The food will be cooked neatly with the high-quality raw materials. This is in order to donation to Buddhist and good virtue. Not only the food they provide for monk but the food will also be sent to their neighbors in order to share their feeling of happiness and keep a good relation.
Before Songkran, Thai will clean their house and also the public place such as street or lane to welcome the good luck. The altar that located image Buddha will be cleaned as well. The cloth will also wash and clean in believe that the dirty as a symbol of suffer and trouble will be leave with the passed year. And the New Year will be clean, bright, and happy.
Temple is one place that needs to be cleaned before Songkran. Everybody in a village or community will gather at the temple in their village in the morning and they will clean the church, Stupa, Buddha image, temple wall etc for the coming festival.
Attractive activities during Songkran Days:
Tak Bart or Give food offering to Buddhist Monks is the Buddhist ceremony for special day. People do this as the sign of good fortune for the new coming year. They will get up early morning, cook the fine food, and bring it to give to the monks in the near temple. Sometime, the temple is far or narrow to contain the huge crowd in the same time, they might invite the monk to some public place to do the ceremony. And to avoid the food they provide is damage or bad, the food can be some dry food such as instant noodle or fish can so that the monk can use it after the festival.
Sand Pagoda: During Songkran festival, people will carry sand from riverbank to pile in the ground area in nearly temple. Once the pile of sand is big enough, they will shape it in pagoda style and decorate with colorful papers. In the north of Thailand Lanna people (Thai Northerner) will insert the stem of the traditional flag (Tung) into the pagoda as well. This is the belief that everyday people go to temple and comeback home after finish their activity, some sand or soil in the temple will stuck on their shoes and this is supposed to be sin as this is not allowed by the monk. So, the sand they bring to pile at the temple in Songkran festival can e replaced those sand. Beside, the sand can also be used to build any building in the temple as well after the festival.Release birds and fish is one of the merit making activities that people always do in Songkran days. It is belief that release birds in order to gain freedom of life. And release fish in order to have a fresh and cool life.
Taking a bath to Buddha image, monks, and novice to again good fortune. People will offer
flowers, candles and incense sticks to the Buddha image first and then they will sprinkle the lustral water to the Buddha image and Wai (respect gesture). After that will be the chief of the monk in the temple who will be bathed by pouring the water over him. After that the monk will change new rope and pray for good virtue to the attendances.
Taking a bath to Buddha image, monks, and novice to again good fortune. People will offer
flowers, candles and incense sticks to the Buddha image first and then they will sprinkle the lustral water to the Buddha image and Wai (respect gesture). After that will be the chief of the monk in the temple who will be bathed by pouring the water over him. After that the monk will change new rope and pray for good virtue to the attendances. 
Taking a bath to elders in order to pay respect. In the past, it is actually taking a bath as it is hot season, but nowadays, the ceremony has change to rinse water to the hands of the elders only. The item that usually prepare in this activity is a piece of cloth to give to the elders, some flower, and water filled with perfume. Splashing Water: People especially youth are the most appropriated to this activity. They will have a bucket or bowl of water mixed with slight perfume to politely splash to each others. In the present day, there are various styles of water pistol produced to sell especially for this activity. The size of the pistol can be small as a palm or the big one that can contain 20 liters of water. This activity is also called “war of water”.
Bangsukul Atthi: It is a ritual performance by monk for the remain of the death. The ashes of the death are usually kept in a container (casket). Some family keep it in their house, some keep in temple or under the Bodhi tree. When the Songkran festival comes, the family will invite monks to perform a ritual. In order to respect to the death.
Where to sigh seeing Songkran Festival:
- In Bangkok the formal ceremony will take place at Sanam Luang near to the Grand Palace in 15 of April from early morning.
- Splashing Water: The most well-known place that foreigner loves to join this activity in Bangkok is Khow Sarn Road. The road will be closed for people to walk and play water during the Songkran day since 13 to 15 Arpil-from 7am to 7pm.- Sand Pagoda: Chiang Mai and others province in the north of Thailand.
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