posted on 06 Jun 2008 09:32 by i-bangkok in Bangkok-etc
The arena is location on Rama IV Street. The stadium is open for Muay Thai kick boxing matches on Monday,Wednesday,Thursday,and Sunday from 18.30-22.30 hours. Admissions for foreigner are 500,800 and 1,500 baht per person depending on seating areas; and for Thai nationals are 200,250,500 and 1,500 baht. Prices are subject to changes. For more information, call 02-251-4303 or 02-252-8765
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Wat Po is situated on Maharaj Road adjacent to the Grand Palace and holds several honors. It is the oldest temple in Bangkok built 200 years before bangkok becomes Thailand's capital. At 20 acres in size, Wat Po is also the largest temple in Bangkok. The temple is famous for housing the Thailand's largest and highly impressive gold plated reclining Buddha statue, depicting the passing of Buddha into a state of Niravana. Theeyes and feet of the statue are decorated with mother-of-pearl, and the feet also show the 108 auspicious characteristics of the holy souls. Wat Po is also famous as Thailand's first university and as a center for traditional Thai massage.
All knowledge about massages that were known dating from the reign of the King rama III was inscribed on stone in the walls of Wat Po. To get traditional Thai massage here costs 150 baht for half an hour or 250 baht for an hour. Itis also possible to take courses to learn traditional Thai massage. Call 02-211-2974 or 02-225-4771 fordetails on the courses and for more information about getting Thai massage. The temple is open every day from 8:00-17:00 hour. Entrance free for foreigners is 20 baht. Tour guides can be hired at the entrance but thay are not really needed
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