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7 years 11 months ago #480881 by Craig Stone
My wife just surprised me with a 2 week trip for my birthday gift.  We arrive August 3rd.  If you were there for 2 weeks, what are the top spots you would want to make sure you saw and photographed? 

Can you rent cars there or are you renting car and driver?
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7 years 11 months ago #480920 by Tony Imaging
If you only shot the temples only, that would keep you busy.  Be respectful, some are very strict with what you can and can't do. 
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7 years 11 months ago #480936 by ilh2009ky
As mentioned above, definitely visit the temples; specifically, Wat Phrae Kaeo (next to the National Palace) has amazing statues and buildings and Wat Arun (at sunrise and/or sunset) which is on the Chao Phraya River.  A river cruise is nice also but be sure to cover your mouth to avoid ingesting the water.  Don't miss visiting the Floating Market.  I would not suggest renting a car without a driver since they drive on the other side of the road (similar to Great Britain).  If you leave Bangkok, head north to Chiang Mai, a beautiful city in the mountains, or south to Phuket, a resort island with great beaches and amazing seafood.  Be careful if you ride a tuk-tuk.  They sometimes stop behind buses which like to belch very dark smoke.  Traffic is horrendous with cars, tuk-tuks, buses, motorcycles and sometimes animals sharing the streets.  Take care and keep your eyes open; avoid political protests and keep a low profile.  Military government is still in control following recent political turmoil.  One last place to visit--the Royal Barge House.  Amazing longboat photo opportunities.  Thailand is also a great place to buy sapphires; just be sure to go to legitimate stores! You'll definitely enjoy the two weeks.  Oh, I forgot to mention that the food is outstanding.
Ian Leslie Harry
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7 years 11 months ago #480984 by Scott Klubeck

ilh2009ky wrote: As mentioned above, definitely visit the temples; specifically, Wat Phrae Kaeo (next to the National Palace) has amazing statues and buildings and Wat Arun (at sunrise and/or sunset) which is on the Chao Phraya River.  A river cruise is nice also but be sure to cover your mouth to avoid ingesting the water.  Don't miss visiting the Floating Market.  I would not suggest renting a car without a driver since they drive on the other side of the road (similar to Great Britain).  If you leave Bangkok, head north to Chiang Mai, a beautiful city in the mountains, or south to Phuket, a resort island with great beaches and amazing seafood.  Be careful if you ride a tuk-tuk.  They sometimes stop behind buses which like to belch very dark smoke.  Traffic is horrendous with cars, tuk-tuks, buses, motorcycles and sometimes animals sharing the streets.  Take care and keep your eyes open; avoid political protests and keep a low profile.  Military government is still in control following recent political turmoil.  One last place to visit--the Royal Barge House.  Amazing longboat photo opportunities.  Thailand is also a great place to buy sapphires; just be sure to go to legitimate stores! You'll definitely enjoy the two weeks.  Oh, I forgot to mention that the food is outstanding.



Great, GREAT post
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7 years 11 months ago #481010 by Zeberk
The beaches and coastal islands are stunning too
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7 years 11 months ago #481019 by Kenya See
OMG the temples are all you need to see IMO.  The people are so nice there too.
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7 years 11 months ago #481042 by Ira Weber
You'll want to hire a driver and car there.  Although riding around on scooters is a lot of fun. 
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