The morning call was set at 6am due to the busy traffic in Bangkok. So, after having breakfast at the hotel, which again, 'Ain't great', we met at the lobby with our luggages for the bus. We were taken to the central river of Thailand which is the Chao Phraya, also known in Thailand as Menam (“Mother of Waters”) Chao Phraya. Yes, we are taking a boat to circle around Bangkok. On the boat ride, we were told about how people live off Menam.
Along the river, you can see many interesting landmarks such as the Royal Palace, the Royal Navy Pier and etc.
We also visited Wat Arun or the so called Temple of the Dawn.According to the MSN Encarta, "The temple of Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand, is among the most famous of the more than 400 Buddhist temples and monasteries in the city. Commonly known as the Temple of Dawn, the Wat Arun displays the prang style typical of the architecture of the former kingdom of Ayutthaya (1350–1767). The central prang rises 104 m (340 ft) above a temple compound pavilion that contains images of Buddha’s life."
Then we have lunch at the largest restaurant in the world: The Royal Dragon (Mang Gorn Luang) restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, opened in October, 1991, and can seat 5,000 customers, served by 1,200 staff. It has over 1,000 dishes that are offered on the menu to suit all tastes: Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Western. The building architecture itself takes on the appearance of Chinese architecture, with sloping roofs of orange-red tiles. When it opened, the restaurant employed 1,200 staff, including 541 waiters and waitresses, and 322 chefs. The waiting staff wear roller-skates in order to ensure a speedy service. But, overall, the foods at the restaurant sucks... the food is under expectation.
Then, from there we went to the Sri Racha Tiger Park. (Taken from: http://www.bestdaytoursthailand.com/day_tours_thailand_sriracha.html)
"SriRacha Tiger Zoo is an exquisite zoological garden on over 100 acres where you can get a glimpse of many tigers. Sriracha Tiger zoo has over 200 Bengal Tigers and 100,000 crocodiles. SriRacha Tiger Zoo Thailand is the greatest tiger zoo in the entire world. It is said as soon as you step in, you are bound to feel the natural atmosphere and watch hundred of tigers in the natural tiger playground. Hold the tiger cub in your arms, feed them with milk and take a memorable picture to make your holidaying in Thailand the most memorable one.
You can also witness and learn about how the sow plays the role of the tiger cubs' nanny. Learn more about how she feeds them with her own milk along with the piglets and if you are lucky you can even get to see a practical demonstration of it. This SriRacha Tiger zoo also houses camels, deer, wallabies, rabbits, elephants, ostriches and especially the tiger cubs that were born in the zoo. You can also learn more about the elephants by strolling through the “Elephant Museum”. “Crocodile Eggs Breaking Festival”, a unique and fantastic event organized in this zoo is a surprisingly interesting event that you should not miss. The event is the first ever in the world and is held every year in between May to August. You can also enjoy varieties of animal shows in “Amazing Circus”. Wrestling Show with Crocodiles by lady performers is an added attraction. This SriRacha Tiger Zoo has impressed many tourists with the intelligence of pig in the Pig Racing Ground and Swimming Pool and with the exhibition of “SCORPION QUEEN” – a lady with hundred of poisonous scorpions.
Taking memorable photos with the tiger cub, baby crocodile, and various other kinds of animals. Witness the kind-hearted pig feeding the tiger cubs with her own milk along with the piglets. Crocodile and elephant shows, S&R Restaurant serves Thai, Chinese and Western cuisine for. Visitors can try exotic dishes of crocodile meat that are specially prepared as well as fresh seafood
The tour includes all entrance fees and show fees."
However, from my view point, it is pretty sad to look at condition of the animals kept in captivity...
Next, we go to Pattaya. We went to a hotel called the Royal Orchid. It is a four star hotel. We rest about 1 hour then left the hotel for dinner and some shopping. I went to see the 'tiger show'... pretty degrading show...and waste of time. Then at 9pm, we were back to the hotel. I sneak out and went to Hard Rock Cafe, Pattaya. It was a blast. The rock band, can't recall their name... did a very good rock and roll and the girls in the place is 'D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S.'
Went back to the hotel around 4am...
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