Thai Puppet, Hun Lakorn Lek

Aksra Theatre

Ramayana Restuarant

Aksra Hoon Lakorn Lek

(Thai Puppet Show)

Aksra Theatre 3rd Floor King Power Complex (Duty Free)

Rang Nam Road, Victory Monument

Show Time

Thu - Fri : 19.00 hrs.

Sat - Sun : 13.00 hrs./ 19.00 hrs.

Hun Lakorn Lek, a type of traditional Thai puppetry, was developed by Kru Krae Sapthawanich on the model of the Ramayana Thai puppets originated in the court of Krom Phra Ratchawong Bovornwidchicharn. This ancient form of performing art has been in existence for many centuries and has been transmitted to the present day through the dedicated work of Kru Sakorn Youngkhiewsod, also known as "Joe Louis", and members of his family. The first public performance of Hun Lakorn Lek was given at Joe Louis Theater in 1985. HRH Princess Galayani Vadhana later renamed this theater the "Nattayasala Hun Lakorn Lek" Theater.

The major driving force behind the amazingly life like performance of Hun Lakorn Lek puppetry is the puppet artists themselves who, through their expert Khon performance skills, bring these puppets to live. Three puppet artists are required to manipulate each puppet. To give a faultless performance all three artists must be able to fuse their thoughts and mind together and perform as one person.

credit : Thai Stamp Bulletin (3)

Chong Isariyaporn (Khow Khad)

Chong Isariyaporn (Khow Khad)

Place for see view and fishing

Characteristic of ripping mountains and roundflat bay that are under the influence of natural wind, (flowing from the west to the east) during March through September every year. It is a beautiful place for visitors to watch sunset until disappearance on the horizon. The King Rama V's Royal pavillion was also located on this area. This allows panoramic viewing of Koh Sichang. King Rama V used pavilion as an obervatory.

Saan Chao Pho Kao Yai, Si Chang Island

Chao Pho Kao Yai Shrine

Chao Pho Khao Yai Shrine is situated on a northern hill on the Island. The shrine is a natural architectural masterpiece, highly respected by both Thai and Chinese. The place offers a scenic, breathtaking front view of the Island, coupled with a panoramic view of Si Chang community.

Haad Tham Phang อ่าวอัษฎางค์ (หาดถ้ำพัง), Si Chang Island

Haad Tham Phang

The characteristic of this bay are cuvature covered with beautiful white sand beach of modest interest in swimming. Up north of this bay is "Laam Chakapong", which is a cape of splendid rocks attached to an up down hill as a favourite place for visitors to go fishing and watch sunset.

Si Chang Island, Sriracha, Chonburi Province

Siracha Piere to Si Chang Island

Si Chang Island

The small Island in the sea, located near Amphur Sriracha, Chonburi Province.
Name is Si Chang Island.
Long time ago this Island is suite for transit or trade commercial vessels and only one in Thailand of Royal Place in the sea. This Island located in Thai gulf and included with 8 small Island nearby.
Transportation from mainland to Is Chang Island, taking 30-40 min.
by transportation boat at Sriracha piere.

Si Chang Palace
Si Chang Palace was built during the reign of King Rama V as a summer palace. The landscaping of the palace compound was carefully planned with residential quarters, lawns, pools, and swamps designed and located in ascending tiers from the beach up to the top of the hill, alternated with frangipani trees (Plumeria acuminata) of different colors.
Each building was named after the Kings consorts who supervised its decoration, for example, Watthana Mansion, Phongsi Mansion, and Aphirom Mansion. On the beach there is a green house made of wood decorated with gingerbread patterns.
The palace was abandoned when the French occupied the island in 1894. Thus, the construction of the main throne hall called "Man-That Phairot" was unfortunately stopped. In 1910 the king ordered the removal of the incomplete hall to Dusit Palace in Bangkok, where construction was finally completed and was later granted with the name "Vimanmek". The place is now a museum and is open to the public.The white Chedi that overlooks Hat Tha Wang, is definitely part of a temple called Wat Atsadang Nimit". Built near the palace, the temple was the place where King Rama V meditated. The temple, which was a mix of western and eastern architectural styles, houses an outstanding Buddha image

Credit : TourismThailand.org

Michael Jackson Live in Bangkok, Dangerous World Tours 1993

Michael Jackson Live in Bangkok

Dangerous World Tours 1993

Michael Jackson arrived Bangkok flight : CI065 23.10 Saturday 21 August, 1993

Show 24, 27 August, 1993

เครดิต : รวมภาพประวัติศาสตร์ Michael Jackson Live in Bangkok พิมพ์ที่ สยามสปอร์ต ซินดิเคท

Sightseeing in Bangkok

Wats or Temples
Wat Pho (Temple of The Sleeping Buddha)
or Wat Phra Chetuphon, the oldest and largest Temple in Bangkok, was built in the 16th century during the Ayutthaya period and then almost completely rebuilt in 1781 by King Rama I. It features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and was the earliest centre for public education.

Location : South of Wat Phra Kaew, entrances on Chetuphon and Thiwong Roads
http://smiling-holiday.blogspot.com/2008/09/wat-pho.html

Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of The Emerald Buddha)
Wat Phra Kaew in the official name Wat Phra Si Rattanasatsadaram or The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, adjoins the Grand Palace on common ground, which was consecrated in 1782, the first year of Bangkok rule, The 945,000 square metre compound encompasses over 100 buildings that represent 200 years of royal history and architectural experimentation. Most of the architecture can be classified as Bangkok or Rattanakosin style.
Location : Within the Grand Palace compound on Naphralan Road near Sanam Luang
http://smiling-holiday.blogspot.com/2009/01/wonderful-palaces-and-temples.html
Wat Arun (Temple of The Dawn)
The Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun is named after the Indian god of dawn, Aruna. It appears in all the tourist brochures and is located on the Thon Buri side of the Chao Phraya River. King Tak Sin chose this 17th century Wat for his royal temple and palace as it was the first place in Thon Buri to catch the morning light. The Emerald Buddha was housed here, after it was recaptured from Laos, before being moved to Wat Phra Kaeo in 1785. Even without the sacred statue, Wat Arun continued to be much revered, and the King Rama II and Rama III reconstructed and enlarged it to its present height of 104 metres, Today, Wat Arun has a long, elongated, Khmer style, Prang, the tower, and four monor towers symbolising Mount Meru, the terrestrial representation of the thirty three beavens. the Prang are covered with pieces of porcelain, which Chinese boats coming to Bangkok used as ballast.
Location : To reach Wat Arun from Bangkok side, catch a cross river ferry from Tha Tien at Thai Wang Road.
http://smiling-holiday.blogspot.com/2008/07/wat-arun.html
Wat Traimit (Temple of The Golden Buddha)
Buddha image made of 75 per cent gold weighing 5.5 tons and stading 3.5 metres high. The image of the Golden Buddha is believed to have been found by accident inside a larger statue. People believe the image was covered with plaster when the Burmese were attacking Ayutthya in the 18th century. Inside the hall of the Golden Buddha, evidences that led to the discovery of the image in 1954 are exhibited. The Golden Buddha is one of the most Famous Buddha images in the World.
Location : Traimitr Road, near Hual Lampong Railway Station
Wat Saket and Golden Mountain
Wat Saket is an undistinguished temple except for the Golden Mountain or Phu Khao Thong, on the West side of the grounds. The steep climb up the Golden Mountain puts everything back in perspective and offers views over Rattanakosin Island that are simply stunning. The artificial hill was created when a large Chedi under construction by King Rama III collapsed because the soft soil beneath would not support it. the resulting mud and brick hill was left to sprout weeds until King Rama IV built a small Chedi on its crest. King Ramai V later added to the structure and housed a Buddha relic from India in the Chedi. The concrete walls were adds during World War II to prevent the hill from eroding. Every November a large festival, held on the ground of Wat Saket, includes a candlelight procession up to the Golden Mountain.
Location : Intersection of Rajadamnoen Avenue and Klong Banglampoo
http://smiling-holiday.blogspot.com/2009/01/wonderful-palaces-and-temples.html
Erawan Shrine
San Phra Phrom or Erawan shrine is one of the most visited sites in Bangkok. The beautiful golden shrine, laden with garlands of sweet scented jasmine, marigold and roses. The golden shrine is of Lord Brahma and is always filled with the strains of Thai music. Thai classical dances perform around the asrine for a small fee, offering prayers to make merit for wishes granted by the deity to his devotees.
Location : Corner Rama I and Rajdamri Road
http://smiling-holiday.blogspot.com/2009/03/erawan-shrine-ratchaprasong.html
credit : Bangkok Metropolitan Administration