2016-04-04 Laem Chabang for Bangkok Thailand – Pictures

April 4, 2016 – Pictures from or visit to Bankgkok, Thailand. We docked at Laem Chabang.

Map of Thailand and docking facilities

Driving to Bangkok we passed these shrimp farms and many buildings. Below are a sampling of the modern and traditional structures

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The Temple of the Golden Buddha – 9 tons of Gold

A long way up!

Doors and detail

The Gong sounds to call to prayer

Alter and different sides of Buddha

Upper level with banisters and steps

Selling fruit – Durian above and Pomegranate below

Always food and motorcycles as we drove around

Spirit houses built outside the main house to keep the evil spirits away

We now enter the Grand Palace and Temple of the Jade Buddha

Rules to enter

Amazing structures everywhere you look – just amazing, camera in overdrive!

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A scale model of Angkor Wat in Cambodia built for the ruler after a trip there.

The Temple of the Jade Buddha – I took a picture through the window as the police were there to catch anyone attempting to take the photos.

THe old residence of the King now used as a guest house for visiting dignitaries

Tuk Tuk waiting to take you anywhee

The Orchid Sheraton Hotel for lunch on the river

A jewelry factory and below some of the letters of the alphabet on a chart with tones below

Sunset over Saigon