Wat Po Bangkok Temple of the Emerald Buddha & the Reclining Buddha
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Located directly behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha stands Wat Phra Chetuphon, more commonly known by its old name of Wat Po. Most tourists don't get past the temple's huge reclining Buddha, but actually, there is more to see than a single statuesque figure.
Much older than the city of Bangkok, the temple was founded in the 17th century, making it the oldest temple in the city. King Rama I had enlarged the temple, installing numerous statues and artifacts recovered from Ayutthaya, renaming the temple Wat Phra Chetuphon in 1801. |
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13 Coins Hotels & Resorts |
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With 20 locations of restaurants already operating by 1995, it was apparent that "13 Coins" offers one of the best values for quality food. It was then that Khun Somchai started to fulfill the second part of his dream... to build hotels and resorts that had his restaurants in each of them. The first was the "13 Coins" Tower Hotel, located on Ratchadapisek Road and each year a new hotel or resort has been built offering more and more conveniences and amenities. New restaurant locations have gotten larger with hotels offering live entertainment 7 days a week with Thai and International bands performing hits for locals and foreigners.
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Counterfeits, Copy's or Fakes |
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Thailand Flourishes in Pirated Goods
People who scoff at the enormous expensive price-tags of genuine Louis Vuitton, or Gucci bags counter their disappointment by buying a couple of replicas for a fraction of the price at one of the markets in the city. The lowly backpacker with holes in his sandals after trekking from India doesn't blow his budget on an expensive replacement pair, but instead, opts for a pair for 200 baht. Patpong's night market is probably the most famous of Bangkok's counterfeit havens of pirated goods, from Louis Vuitton handbags to Rolex and Cartier watches. So when you walk up and down the aisles and spot that beautiful French scarf, smart looking football jersey, or Mont Blanc pen set, if it is a name brand, it is most assuredly a fake.
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Welcome to one of Asia's most upscale shopping experiences. The underground level (Bf) offers Siam Ocean World, a sort of ocean acquarium while the next level (Gf) consists of a gourmet extravaganza of 22 venues from fast food to fine dining with a maze of multiple types of cuisine. There are also about 4 banks and a supermarket on this level. The main level is all luxury, with stores like Audemars Piquet, Versace, Mulberry, Cartier, Bvlgari, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, and Giorgio Armani. Moving up to the first floor offers fashion, such as, Coach, Swarovski, Massimo Dutti, Footwork, MNG, Jaeger Lecoultre, and IWC.
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