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Each week we post a link to an article in Bangkok 101 - and today we have chosen an article written by Luc Citrinot – ‘Historic River’ -  https://www.bangkok101.com/historic-bangkok-nov-2017/ . “… there’s a need to preserve their environment – and make the larger public aware of the river’s living heritage.” If you are visiting Bangkok it is a great idea to take a trip along the Chao Phraya River – there is so much to see there. Here is a list of places that the article focuses on Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawihan -  https://goo.gl/maps/Wi72Pzccwi22   - built during the reign of  King  Rama III, and contains the largest Buddha image sculpted during  his  reign . Near here is the Kuan An Keng Shrine -  https://goo.gl/maps/oFrpMo1V2st   - a small Chinese temple with superb wood carvings Wat Prayoon -  https://www.watprayoon.com/main.php   - is also near here -  https://goo.gl/maps/MMvC6zKbdbw   - which has a UNESCO heritage award On the opposite side of the ri

The article today is by Nomads Wind and is about the 7 best temples in Chiang Mai to visit -   http://nomadswind.com/best-temples-in-chiang-mai-thailand/ . “Within the city and its outskirts, there are over 300 temples  that reflect the glory of the ancient Lanna kingdom” From the 300 temples the Nomad’s Wind have chosen 7 temples for you to visit if you are in Chiang Mai.’ Wat Chedi Luang Varavihara – A temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi and a pillar believed to protect the city and this is it’s location:  https://goo.gl/maps/DcGNcZgB4gB2 Wat Phra Singha - 14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts -  - and this is it’s location:  https://goo.gl/maps/579p1x9DuPR2 Wat Buppharam – where King Mueang Kaeo began a ritual circumambulation of Chiang Mai after the Burmese rule ended -  and this is it’s location: https://goo.gl/maps/n8hP6PHejAm    Wat Suan Dok – a Buddhist Tem

Each week we post a link to an article in Bangkok 101 and today the article is about Dr  Sumet Jumsai na Ayudhya   -  สุเมธ ชุมสาย ณ อยุธยา  -    and his creation of Bangkok’s most captivatingly peculiar buildings -  h ttps://www.bangkok101.com/bard-bizarre-architecture/ - original text by Jim Algie. Here are just two of some of the buildings he was involved with -        The Robot Building (1986) -  https://goo.gl/maps/gHp3ktk1miy   - a building shaped like a robot, simple, now the HQ of the United Overseas Bank -        The Elephant Tower (1997) -  https://goo.gl/maps/aSFc9Ts41Qr  - explanation not necessary If you want to read more bizarre Thailand stories by Jim Algie read ' Bizarre Thailand ' - here’s a map of some of the locations in the book -  https://goo.gl/maps/f8unFaW4Td82 . If you visit  #Bangkok   stay with us at Cape House Hotel - or Kantary House -     and here’s a map -  http://bit.ly/2qiOvYm .    #Bangkok101   #CapeandKantary  

Each week we post a link to an article in Bangkok 101 . This week we point you to an article about Chiang Mai -  https://www.bangkok101.com/the-101-guide-to-chiang-mai/ . The article describes several places that you should  visit , how you should get around, where you should stay, restaurants where you should eat and cafes where you should have a coffee, where you should go shopping etc… Then there is a list of things that you must see; 1)       Wat Ketkaram , built in 1428 to house a Buddha hair relic -   https://goo.gl/maps/fZEKKfEvCqD2 2 )       Wat Phra That Doi Suthep – a very popular location for tourists but 1,676 metres above the city -  https://goo.gl/maps/m3ThY6q39S62 3)       Wiang Kum Kam – this is Chiang Mai’s first city site  and  now excavated ruins -  https://goo.gl/maps/MaNhXKuCaoS2 4)      Doi Mon Jam – in the heart of the Royal Project -    thairoyalprojecttour.com  -  https://goo.gl/maps/BoQr76fpaLG2 . There are a great many

Today’s post is by Road Affair -  https://www.roadaffair.com   - and is about the 10 best things that to do if you visit Bangkok -  https://www.roadaffair.com/best-things-to-do-in-bangkok/ . “Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, is a feast for the senses. The smells, sounds and tastes you’ll come across will make you feel alive. ” 1 .     Eat some street food - there is certainly an abundance of that here! 2.     Go to the Cinema - this is quite a luxury and is not as expensive as some places . P lease remember it may be cold and to stand up when the National Anthem is played at the beginning 3.     Ride on the BTS – this will take you all over Bangkok (literally) an d you don’t need the traffic – you might want to invest in a ‘Rabbit Card’. 4.     Get a Thai Massage – stay away from Pat p ong for this, unless this is what you are looking for ... 5.     Relax/Workout in Lumpini Park – wonderful early in the morning 6.     Have a Sunset Drink at a Sky B