Mike Hansen
Bangkok witnessed its commercial success in a skyrocketed pace. Now that ensures you enough guarantee of a city sans boredom. The city is bustling with a host of activities.
Christmas Church stands for history more than its looks. That is one of the most ideal places to visit in Bangkok, if you have passion for religious history.
To cut a long story short, the church was built in 19th century. It is King Rama IV who offered the land in Charoenkrung Road for the church. Gradually, the church was expanded, and the king allowed more space for the church.
What you see today is a white church with its exquisite architecture. The next thing you will observe is the white interior with somewhat discolored glass windows. To your astonishment, you will find one window portrays the Christ's crucifixion. The church also accommodates the only pipe organ in Thailand. If you need to attend the service, it is delivered in Thai as well as English.
As winds rush inward, the peace is suddenly engulfing you. Lumpini Park could be another name for tranquility and peace, for it is a welcome escape from the busy environs of the city. The park is named so as reverence to the Buddha's place of birth in Nepal. The park is stretched over about half a million square kilometers. And the all and sundry flora and fauna are the faraway attractions in the park. Be silent, and they will begin to communicate. Lumpini Park is one of the must Places to Visit Bangkok style. Stay at a convenient place such as Chatrium Residence Sathon Bangkok, and you can easily arrange the rest of the travel schedule.
Of course you have no idea who M R Kukrit is. He was Prime Minister of Thailand from 1974 to 1975. Why him in particular, then? During his tenure, he was a widely discussed politician with journalists gathered at him quite often. His is a beautiful home. The Kukrit 80 Foundation has opened the home to public, and you can take a good look inside the leader's home.
The moment you step inside, you will feel that Kukrit's role could not have been confined to that of a politician. If that was your thinking, you are most certainly right. In addition to being a politician, Kukrit was a poet, painter and writer. The complex, that looks almost like a museum, shelters five teak houses on stilts. They were built according to his wishes, taking about 20 years. These abodes are connected to each other. Each abode is full of artistic items that belongs to Kukrit. The items include ceramics, furniture and the Buddha images. As you move a little further, you will find the library, a large one full of fiction and other genres. A little ahead, you will come across a pavilion that Kukrit used for his public gatherings. The garden outside will make a strong impression in you with its exquisite plants, trees and flowers.
You could probably have been to rooftops elsewhere in the world. Yet what strikes you most here is that you would be able to see far away with hardly anything standing in your way. That's what keeps Vertigo at Banyan Tree in an extraordinary position. That aside, the Vertigo offers other features such as dance school and a few eateries.
