2008-02-1 Bangkok & Phuket, Thailand #4

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  • The Grand Palace
    The Grand Palace
    Our first extra day on this scuba diving trip.
    Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Entrance
    Entrance
    One of several entrances.
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Lotus
    Lotus
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Entrance
    Entrance
    Hor Phra Rajkoramanusorn on the left, Hor Phra Rajphongsanusorn on the right.
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Guardian Statue
    Guardian Statue
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Phra Siratana Chedi
    Phra Siratana Chedi
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Phra Wiham Yod
    Phra Wiham Yod
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Golden Guardian
    Golden Guardian
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Phra Mondop
    Phra Mondop
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Phra Mondop Guardian
    Phra Mondop Guardian
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Hor Phra Naga
    Hor Phra Naga
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • The Grand Palace
    The Grand Palace
    Wider view with Hor Phara Naga predominant.
    Bangkok, February 1, 2008
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  • Golden Chedi
    Golden Chedi
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Golden Chedi Demons
    Golden Chedi Demons
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • The Grand Palace
    The Grand Palace
    There are 8 of these along the side of the Grand Palace but I can't find a name for them.
    Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Chapel of the Emerald Buddha
    Chapel of the Emerald Buddha
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Emerald Buddha
    Emerald Buddha
    Long distance photo of dimly lit Buddha deep in the Chapel.
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • The Grand Palace
    The Grand Palace
    Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Belfry
    Belfry
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • The Grand Palace
    The Grand Palace
    Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Chakri Maha Prasat Hall
    Chakri Maha Prasat Hall
    On the left with Dusit Maha Prasat Hall in the back center of the photo.
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Princess Funeral Flowers
    Princess Funeral Flowers
    The King's sister Princess Galyani Vadhana had died in late January.
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Princess Funeral Rehearsal
    Princess Funeral Rehearsal
    The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Tuk tuk
    Tuk tuk
    Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Street Orchids
    Street Orchids
    Bangkok, Thailand, February 1, 2008
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  • Viharn Phra Mogkol Bophit
    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
    Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    The capital of Siam from 1350 to 1767 when it was razed by the Burmese.
    Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    Wat Phra Si Sanphat
    Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Buddha
    Buddha
    Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Wat Yai Chaimongkol
    Wat Yai Chaimongkol
    Another part of the old capital area.
    Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Wat Yai Chaimongkol
    Wat Yai Chaimongkol
    Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Plumeria
    Plumeria
    Really big, old Plumeria.
    Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Ordination Hall
    Ordination Hall
    Wat Yai Chaimongkol, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Wat Yai Chaimongkol
    Wat Yai Chaimongkol
    Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Ho Hemmonthian
    Ho Hemmonthian
    Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Aisawan Thipphaya At Palace
    Aisawan Thipphaya At Palace
    Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Aisawan Thipphaya At Palace
    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
    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
    Witthun Thassana Tower
    Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Witthun Thassana Tower
    Witthun Thassana Tower
    Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Jackfruit
    Jackfruit
    Artocarpus heterophyllus
    Bang-Pa-In Palace, Ayutthaya, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Chaophraya Catfish
    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
    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
    Tugboat
    Interesting style common on the river, towing barges.
    Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Longtail Boat
    Longtail Boat
    Speedy water taxis.
    Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Rama VIII Bridge
    Rama VIII Bridge
    Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Longtail Boat
    Longtail Boat
    Significant automobile engine adapted to the boats.
    Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Longtail Boat
    Longtail Boat
    Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Ferry
    Ferry
    Really big ferry as we arrived in Bangkok.
    Chaophraya River Cruise, Thailand, February 2, 2008
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  • Island
    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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    Larry L. Jackson
  • Island
    Island
    Limestone/karst islands.
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Stalactites
    Stalactites
    Dissolved limestone remineralized on island edges.
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Limestone
    Limestone
    In a cave/passage in this island.
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Passage through this island.
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Mangrove
    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
    Long-tailed Macaque
    Macaca fascicularis
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Long-tailed Macaques
    Long-tailed Macaques
    Macaca fascicularis - juveniles.
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Long-tailed Macaques
    Long-tailed Macaques
    Macaca fascicularis
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Long-tailed Macaques
    Long-tailed Macaques
    Macaca fascicularis
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Dragon Tree
    Dragon Tree
    Dracena marginata - with old flower spikes.
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Stalactites
    Stalactites
    Inside a cave/passage.
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Small Beach
    Small Beach
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Islands
    Islands
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Bats
    Bats
    No idea what kind of bats.
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Dragon Tree
    Dragon Tree
    Dracena marginata
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Night-blooming Cactus
    Night-blooming Cactus
    Cereus species - best guess id.
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Barred Mudskipper
    Barred Mudskipper
    Periophthalmus argentilineatus
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phanak Island
    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
    Jelly
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Screw Pine
    Screw Pine
    Pandanas amaryllifolius
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Crab & Fish
    Crab & Fish
    Phang Nga Bay National Park, Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phang Nga Bay National Park
    Phuket, Thailand, February 4, 2008
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  • Water Buffalo
    Water Buffalo
    Bubalus bubalis
    Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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  • Staghorn Fern
    Staghorn Fern
    Platycerium coronarium
    Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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  • Asian Elephant
    Asian Elephant
    Elephas maximus
    Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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  • Elephant Ride
    Elephant Ride
    Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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  • Elephant Ride
    Elephant Ride
    Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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  • Asian Elephant
    Asian Elephant
    Elephas maximus - juvenile.
    Siam Safari, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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  • Water Lilies
    Water Lilies
    Friendship Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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  • Low Tide
    Low Tide
    Friendship Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand, February 5, 2008
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  • Fishing Boats
    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
    Dive Boats
    Ko Bon, Similan Islands #5, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 6, 2008
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  • Ko Bon
    Ko Bon
    Similan Islands #5, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 6, 2008
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  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Ko Bon, Similan Islands #5, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 6, 2008
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  • Chai
    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
    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'
    Standby Safety Vessel 'Viking Vanguard'
    Ranong, Thailand, February 12, 2008
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  • Ships
    Ships
    Ranong, Thailand, February 12, 2008
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