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The State Railway Hall of Fame, Bangkok The State Railway Hall of Fame This is a train museum where steam engines, train models, and miniature trains are exhibited along with the story of world railway systems. It is located on the western side of Chatuchak Park adjacent to Kamphaeng Phet Road. Open : Sat. - Sun. from 08.00 a.m. - 03.00 p.m. Admission : Free Tel : 08 1615 5776

Rommaninat Park, Bangkok This is a public park built on the old prison grounds on Mahachai Road near Wat Suthat. The Corrections Museum inside the park displays instruments of punishment and evolution of punishment in Thailand. Open : Park - Daily from 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. / Museum - Thu. - Sat from 8.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. Admission : Free

Saranrom Park, Bangkok Located near the Grand Palace between Rachini and Charoenkrung roads, this park was originally a royal garden in the Saranrom Palace. At the south end of the park is a marble monument dedicated to HM Queen Sunantha Kumareerat and HRH Prince Kannaporn Phetcharat, who died in a boating accident in the reign of King Rama V. Open : Daily from 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission : Free

Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok London has its Covent Garden, Paris has Les Halles, Bangkok has Pak Khlong Talat which is the biggest fresh flower market in the city. The Thai people have a great appreciation for fresh flowers, both for the beauty and the fragrance. This is where those who have time and the florists come to buy their flowers at wholesale prices. The variety includes roses, daisies and more exotic species such as orchids in every colour and shade imaginable. Most of the flowers are grown in the neighbouring provinces of Nakhon Prathom, Samut Sakon and Samut Songkram although the best roses come from the cooler climate in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Unfortunately, the main activities at the market take place late at night and in the early morning but there are flower sellers there all day and in the surrounding streets. How to get there: Chao Phraya River Express to Pak Khlong Talat Pier. Bus routes 2, 5, 8, 53, 60,73, 512

Monument to the Expeditionary Force, Bangkok Near a northern corner of Sanam Luang stands a monument to the Thai expeditionary force that fought in the European battlefield during World War I. After war broke out in 1914, Thailand joined the Allied Army to declare war on Germany and sent militia to Europe on 20 June, 1918. Upon their return to Thailand on 21 September, 1919, the ashes of dead veterans were taken to be enshrined here on 24 September, 1919. Open : Daily Admission : Free

Traditional Thai Textile Exhibition Cent..., Bangkok Situated in the area of Tuek Daeng, opposite Aphisek Dusit Throne Hall, the Centre was founded in order to conserve all various weaving traditions in Thailand, as well as to present knowledge to both Thais and foreigners about this beautiful cultural heritage. Visitors will enjoy admiring the many splendid weaving techniques on display, which reflect the combination of ancient wisdom with modern, local innovations. The Centre’s single-storey building is divided into 11 rooms. The hall commemorating Queen Sirikit is in the front. It displays a fabulous portrait of the Queen, painstakingly woven in cloth by some of the Kingdom’s leading art gurus. In addition, each room showcases interesting information such as indigenous textiles from each of the 4 regions of Thailand, or the weaving culture and arts of various ethnic groups in the country. Still other rooms display various intricate weaving procedures. The beautiful textiles displayed at the Centre combine artwork and practicality in an uplifting blend which is sure to impress. Visitors will be amazed by the technical perfection of the exhibits, which integrate physical displays with multi-media, resulting in well-organized and clear presentation of interesting information. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6