2008-02-1 Bangkok & Phuket, Thailand #4
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The Grand Palace
Our first extra day on this scuba diving trip.
Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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Entrance
One of several entrances.
The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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Lotus
The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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Entrance
Hor Phra Rajkoramanusorn on the left, Hor Phra Rajphongsanusorn on the right.
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Guardian Statue
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Phra Siratana Chedi
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Phra Wiham Yod
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Golden Guardian
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Phra Mondop
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Phra Mondop Guardian
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Hor Phra Naga
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The Grand Palace
Wider view with Hor Phara Naga predominant.
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Golden Chedi
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Golden Chedi Demons
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The Grand Palace
There are 8 of these along the side of the Grand Palace but I can't find a name for them.
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Chapel of the Emerald Buddha
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Emerald Buddha
Long distance photo of dimly lit Buddha deep in the Chapel.
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The Grand Palace
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Belfry
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The Grand Palace
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Chakri Maha Prasat Hall
On the left with Dusit Maha Prasat Hall in the back center of the photo.
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Princess Funeral Flowers
The King's sister Princess Galyani Vadhana had died in late January.
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Princess Funeral Rehearsal
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Tuk tuk
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Street Orchids
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Viharn Phra Mogkol Bophit
A restored 'viharn' to house this enormous bronze Buddha, covered in thin gold covering.
Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Wat Phra Si Sanphat
The capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 when it was razed by the Burmese.
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Wat Phra Si Sanphat
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Wat Phra Si Sanphat
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Wat Phra Si Sanphat
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Wat Phra Si Sanphat
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Buddha
Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Wat Yai Chaimongkol
Another part of the old capital area.
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Wat Yai Chaimongkol
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Plumeria
Really big, old Plumeria.
Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Ordination Hall
Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Wat Yai Chaimongkol
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Ho Hemmonthian
Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Aisawan Thipphaya At Palace
Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Aisawan Thipphaya At Palace
Longer view across the canal/lake.
Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Royal Residence
One of several royal residences at this palace complex.
Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Witthun Thassana Tower
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Witthun Thassana Tower
Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Jackfruit
Artocarpus heterophyllus
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Chaophraya Catfish
Pangasius sanitwongsei - small catfish hanging around the dock to be fed.
Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Bridge Construction
We took a bus to Ayutthaya and a river cruise back to Bangkok.
Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Tugboat
Interesting style common on the river, towing barges.
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Longtail Boat
Speedy water taxis.
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Rama VIII Bridge
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Longtail Boat
Significant automobile engine adapted to the boats.
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Longtail Boat
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Ferry
Really big ferry as we arrived in Bangkok.
Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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Island
After flying from Bankok to Phuket on February 3rd, we spent much of the 4th visiting this park of islands.
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Island
Limestone/karst islands.
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Stalactites
Dissolved limestone remineralized on island edges.
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Limestone
In a cave/passage in this island.
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
Passage through this island.
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Mangrove
We had a packed lunch on the kayak here.
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Long-tailed Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Long-tailed Macaques
Macaca fascicularis - juveniles.
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Long-tailed Macaques
Macaca fascicularis
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Long-tailed Macaques
Macaca fascicularis
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Dragon Tree
Dracena marginata - with old flower spikes.
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Stalactites
Inside a cave/passage.
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Small Beach
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Islands
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Bats
No idea what kind of bats.
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Dragon Tree
Dracena marginata
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Night-blooming Cactus
Cereus species - best guess id.
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Barred Mudskipper
Periophthalmus argentilineatus
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Phanak Island
The only island I got the name of.
Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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Jelly
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Screw Pine
Pandanas amaryllifolius
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Crab & Fish
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Phang Nga Bay National Park
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Water Buffalo
Bubalus bubalis
Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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Staghorn Fern
Platycerium coronarium
Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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Elephant Ride
Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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Elephant Ride
Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus - juvenile.
Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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Water Lilies
Friendship Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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Low Tide
Friendship Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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Fishing Boats
Out on Ocean Rover to scuba dive.
Ko Bon, Similan Islands #5, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 6, 2008
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Dive Boats
Ko Bon, Similan Islands #5, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 6, 2008
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Ko Bon
Similan Islands #5, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 6, 2008
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Sunset
Ko Bon, Similan Islands #5, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 6, 2008
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Chai
Chai took great care of us in the dining/lounge area and on the dive deck of the boat.
Ocean Rover, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 8, 2008
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Freighter
On the border with Myanmar, we checked out of and back into Thailand here.
Ranong, Thailand, February 12, 2008
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Standby Safety Vessel 'Viking Vanguard'
Ranong, Thailand, February 12, 2008
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Ships
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Thai Fishing Boat 'Siam Jonathan F R'
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Thai Fishing Boat 'Muangkhan F R'
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Thai Fishing Boat
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Chai
Another job for this terrific guy, dropping off and picking up scuba divers.
Ko Tachai, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 13, 2008
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Dive Boats
Similans Islands #9, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 13, 2008
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