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The Princess Mother Memorial Park
A Tribute to Mae Fa Luang, “The Mother of us all”
When Princess Srinakarin, the mother of King Rama IX, passed away in 1995 it was one of the saddest times in Thailand’s modern history. This remarkable woman was born a commoner, daughter of a goldsmith in Nonthaburi province and grew up in Thonburi near Wat Anongkharam. Throughout her life, she never forgot her humble beginning and devoted her considerable energy to improving the life of all Thais. The most well-known of her achievements was the establishment of the Doi Tung Foundation to assist the northern hill tribes. In 1993, King Bumipol Adulyadej expressed his wish to renovate the area around his mother’ childhood home in Thonburi as thanks to Princess Srinakarin who is still referred to as “Mae Fa Luang” meaning “The Mother of Us All”. Her original home had no longer existed so owners of some similar buildings in the area gladly donated them to the King for his project.
The Princess Mother Memorial Park has a reproduction of the house where she lived as a child set in open space with beautiful gardens. There are two exhibition halls, the first devoted to her life including signed photographs such as the one of her at the age of 14. The photographs with supporting text chronicle her life and finally her cremation ceremony in 1996. The second exhibition hall recounts her active life and many achievements in establishing projects. It includes some very personal items such as a Mickey Mouse needlepoint that she made for The King. A gazebo shelters a statue of the Princess Mother and a small shop nearby sells products manufactured by some of her projects.
Getting there: Bus Routes 6, 43. The park is located on Soi 3 Somdet Chao Phraya Road, Khlong San.
Opening Hours: Garden – Daily 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. Museum – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tel: 02-4377799, 02-4390902
LUMPHINI DISTRICT
Thai Boxing (Thailand’s most popular sport)
Thai kick boxing is a very exciting spectator sport. The agility of the contestants is simply amazing. In Thailand people call it “Muay Thai”. Its popularity has spread world wide and many young foreign men come to Thailand to train under Thai coaches. Some of these have gone on to become world champions. “Muay Thai” is thought to have originated in the early part of the Ayutthaya period as a form of unarmed combat. Competitions were usually staged at temple fairs and were accompanied by a small 3-piece traditional music ensemble. Each contest starts with the contestants paying respects to their trainers to the accompaniment of the ensemble. When the bout begins, the tempo of the music increases adding an aural enhancement to the frantic action in the ring. Today, it is a professional sport with training camps located in just about every province. For many poor country boys, it is the road from rags to riches. Many professional fighters take on the names of their sponsors. So you will see fighters with the same name as products such as a can of paint. It is all part of the uniqueness of this sport. Some of the Thai beach resort areas have training camps specifically for foreigners who want to learn the techniques. These camps usually arrange contests between their foreign students and Thai exponents of the sport.
Where to see:
Thai Boxing at Lumpini Stadium at Rama IV Road Tel: 02-2528765
Shows on Tuesday, Friday Saturday nights at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices at Baht 500, 800 and 1,500 for ringside.
How to get there: Subway train to Lumpini Station.
By Bus routes 4, 13, 22, 45, 47, 74, 141
Thai Boxing at Ratchadamnoen Stadium at Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue Tel: 02-2814205 Shows on Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Sunday nights at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices for tourists at 1,500 Baht for second class, and 1,000 Baht for outer circle seats behind a cage, and 2,000 Baht for ringside seats. The touts outside the stadium work for the stadium and keep the same prices as the ticket booth. Thai boxing can also be seen for free at many smaller stadiums.
How to get there: Bus routes 70, 503, 509
Thai Boxing at Channel 7 Stadium Behind old Mo Chit Bus Terminal near Chatuchak Park Tel: 02-2720210 Ext.205 Sunday 1:45 p.m.
Admission Fee: Free
How to get there: BTS Sky train to Mo Chit Station and Subway to Chatuchak Station
Bus routes 3, 26, 27, 29, 34, 59, 77, 96, 112, 134, 136, 138, 145, 502, 503, 509, 510, 512, 513
CHATUCHAK DISTRICT
Chatuchak Park
This is located at the junction of Phahonyothin and Vibhavadi Rungsit roads. There are nine pieces of ASEAN sculptures that enhance the character of the park.
Open : Daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Admission : Free
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
This is paradise for bargain hunters. Every Saturday and Sunday, 9,000 individual booths are open selling an infinite variety of goods.
It is just about impossible to go to Chatuchak Weekend Market and not buy anything. There is just about everything that bargain hunters, home makers, pet lovers or just browsers can imagine.
Handicrafts are every where including pottery, hand-made glass models of the Royal Barges, fluffy toys, colorful tropical fish, singing birds puppies of many breeds, furniture and lots of new and second hand clothing, shoes, handbags, belts. There is so much on offer that even international home decor wholesales come here to shop. Music lovers can find unique traditional Thai musical instruments being sold direct by the artisans who have crafted them to make the pleasing sounds.
One rule for all shoppers to observe is “bargain, bargain, bargain”. This is part of the fun and also gets you the best prices.
Chatuchak Weekend Market has interesting products from all over Thailand as well as things from far off lands.
You should allow the best part of a whole day to explore the many stalls. You never know what you will find. But this is work that will make you thirsty and puckish, so take a break here and there to cool off with a fresh fruit juice or feast on delicious Thai dishes such as Pad Thai, barbecue chicken, noodles and sweets.
How to get there: BTS Skytrain to Mochit Station or Metro to Kamphaeng Phet Station
Bus Routes 3, 26, 27, 29, 34, 59, 77, 96, 112, 134, 136, 138, 145, 502, 503, 510, 512, 513
Open : Saturday and Sunday
Admission: Free
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Children’s Discovery Museum
The museum is located inside Queen Sirikit Park and was established under the royal initiative of Her Majesty the Queen, in her realizing the significance of creating a pleasurable learning process for Thai children. Based on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s children and family activities, the Children’s Discovery Museum took shape in the form of 3 exhibition buildings and an open-air activity ground covering a total area of 5 rai. The construction was completed in 2001 and undertaken under the project to celebrate the 60th birthday anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen. The museum offers exhibitions as well as funny activities for children to enjoy and learn about human life, sciences, culture and society, nature and the environment, including an exhibition in honour of Her Majesty the Queen. It is open during 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. on weekends.
Open : Daily (Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat-Sun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Admission : Adult 70 baht, Child 50 Baht
Tel : 02-6157333 ext. 102, 134, 148
Queen Sirikit Park
This is situated east of Chatuchak Park on Phahonyothin Road. It was built to commemorate the 60th birthday anniversary of HM Queen Sirikit. A big pool in the park contains three fountains and a fine collection of both Thai and foreign lotuses.
Open : Daily from 5 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission : Free
The State Railway Hall of Fame
This is a train museum where steam engines, train models, and miniature trains are exhibited along with the story of world railway systems. It is located on the western side of Chatuchak Park adjacent to Kamphaeng Phet Road.
Open : Sat. - Sun. from 5 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Admission : Free
Tel : 01-6155776
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