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Thailand certainly is an amazing place and has an enormous number of beautiful places to visit. Each week we post a link to an article in Bangkok 101 -  https://www.bangkok101.com/   - this week we chose to share an article written by Dr Tom Vitayakul and his unique take on Thailand and Ayutthaya -  https://www.bangkok101.com/on-ayutthaya-oct-2017/ “With five revolving dynasties and 33 kings, backstabbing, coup d’ètats, treason, poisoning and plain old murder were just part of the game. Some of these monarchs were on the throne for only two months or less.” The history of the Ancient City started centuries ago with the mixing of the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Persians and more began to mingle with the local people. Kings built their palaces here to “escape the prying eyes of the main court” – which meant that Ayutthaya was always filled with something special. Ayutthaya lost its sovereignty twice to Burma (1569 and 1767) – and could regain it, which left much of t

Today’s post is by a family traveling the world - https://worldtravelfamily.com/ - and about some things that you can do if you visit Bangkok - https://worldtravelfamily.com/things-to-do-in-bangkok-travel/ . Here are just some. Visit the Grand Palace - https://goo.gl/maps/QNVynFQzThS2 - https://www.tourismthailand.org/Attraction/The-Grand-Palace . Visit Famous Wats – Wat Arun - https://goo.gl/maps/RsriNZV1GY - was their favourite one to visit (among many others) Visit a Hindu Temple - https://goo.gl/maps/g1MJDSeGoiw - Sri Maha Mariamman - is a wonderful example Go to a hospital to learn about snakes – the Snake Farm at the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute is the place to go - http://www.saovabha.com/en/snakefarm_service.asp And so much more For more read the whole article – https://worldtravelfamily.com/things-to-do-in-bangkok-travel/ . If you visit Bangkok stay with us at Cape House Hotel    or Kantary House .

Today’s post is by Tom and Anna -  https://www.adventureinyou.com   - and is about the Thailand Bucket List: Guide to Exploring the best of Thailand -  https://www.adventureinyou.com/thailand/bucket-list-guide/ Here is their list of things to do in Bangkok & Central Thailand. “ While Bangkok is a big metropolitan city, however, if you venture just a little bit further, you will be pleasantly surprised with quiet neighborhoods and pleasant historical gold mines like the UNESCO heritage sites in Ayutthaya or the beautiful wildlife by Khao Yai National Park. ” 1: Visit the Grand Palace in Bangkok and marvel at the intricately designed temples and palaces – this is a must for everyone who visits Bangkok -  https://goo.gl/maps/kre2eEaHhEL2   2: Cruise down th e  River Chao Phraya – you might get a little wet . 3: People watch in the busy streets of Khao San Road – you will certainly meet other people  watching  you! -  https://goo.gl/maps/bHRfPEZQ

Each week we post a link to an article in Bangkok 101 - and this is from the April issue -  https://www.bangkok101.com/10-must-see-monuments/ “Historic sites that underscore Bangkok’s diverse cultural identity”  1: The Grand Palace – Bangkok’s most famous landmark and subsequently busy, generally open daily and there is a dress code –   https://goo.gl/maps/e4DPBLJ4EvD2 2: Wat Pho – known by many as ‘The Temple of the Reclining Buddha’ – 46 metres long – please dress appropriately –  https://goo.gl/maps/m8o3a7rRyG12 3: Wat Arun – the ‘Temple of the Dawn’ – take a trip along the river as well, please dress appropriately –  https://goo.gl/maps/hk5fWRVS4J22 4: Wat Saket – ‘Temple of the Golden Mount’ – on the top of an artificial hill – it was where many bodies were buried… Please recognise the dress code –  https://goo.gl/maps/1L5mSq8w1JC2 5: Loha Prasat – the ‘Iron Castle’ - 37 metal spires which symboli s e the 37 virtues needed to attain

Cape+Kantary is a magazine that you will find in all the Cape and Kantary Properties - https://www.capekantaryhotels.com .  In this edition - https://www.capekantaryhotels.com/ckmagazine/Issue16/index.html - (Pages 74-77) one writer visited Kantary Bay in Sriracha and took a trip. Original words by Jim Algie. Sriracha – “Only a two hour journey from Bangkok, in an area free of the usual tourist hordes, the Eastern seaboard beckons with outdoor adventures, picturesque islands, sites of spiritual significance and great food.” This was their trip Breakfast at Kantary Bay Sriracha - https://www.kantarycollection.com/kantarybay-sriracha/ . Khao Kheow Open Zoo - https://goo.gl/maps/tqjTbRTxSU32 - where the animals are in areas which are spacious and accommodating, ample photo opportunities – we did not try the Flying Fox - https://goo.gl/maps/BFfjTzhe1B72 - this time but maybe next time? Take a lunch break in Sriracha – try the chicken roasted in earthenware jugs (gai op