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boxing is both a sport and means of self defense. Contestants
are allowed to use almost any part of their body: feet, elbows,
legs, knees, and shoulders, are all weapons. The playing of
traditional music during bouts makes for even greater excitement.
There are two venues in Bangkok for this type of sport.
Ratchadamnoen Stadium (Tel:
281-4205), Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, open every Monday and Wednesday
at 6.00 p.m., Thursday at 5.00 and 9.00 p.m., and Sunday at 4.00
and 8.00 p.m.
Lumphini Stadium (Tel: 251-4303),
Rama IV Road, every Tuesday and Friday at 6.00 p.m. and Saturday
at 5.00 p.m.
International visitors who wish to learn Thai boxing can contact
the Muay Thai Institute, 336/932, Prachathipat, Thanyaburi, Pathum
Thani 12130, Tel: 992-0096-9
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The races are held on Sunday from 12.30-6.00 p.m.
at two alternate turf clubs:
Royal Turf Club of Thailand, on
Phitsanulok Road, Tel: 280-0020-9.
Royal Bangkok Sports Club, on Henry
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 Shopping
in Bangkok is not limited to one or two major streets. There are
many areas throughout Bangkok affording ample choices and easy
access. The principal shopping areas in downtown Bangkok which
boasts many specialist shops, shopping plazas, and department stores
include Silom, Siam Square, Ratchadamn, Pratunam, Ploenchit, and
Bang Lamphu.
Recommended markets and shops which sell Thai
handicrafts:
Chatuchak Weekend
Market A large open public ground on Phahonyothin Road.
The market is a paradise for browsers and bargain hunters alike. It
operates only on weekends during the day time
Chitralada Shops, founded by the
Support Foundation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, are situated in the
Grand Palace, Vimanmek
Mansion, Bangkok International Airport, and some leading
hotels.
Narayana Phand Pavilion, located on
Ratchadamri Road, is a handicraft center selling items from all
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Siam Park City (Tel: 919-7200-19)
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Located in suburban Min Burl on Sukhaphiban 2 Road, this
water amusement park contains a man-made sea with towering slides.
Satellite attractions include a children's playground, aviaries,
open zoo and botanical garden.
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It is open daily from 10.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m. Admission fee is
400 Baht for adults and 300 Baht for children.
Dream World (Tel: 533-1152, 533-1147),
situated at km.7 of Rangsit-Ongkharak Road, houses a European style
plaza, miniature land of major world legends, and exciting playing
machines.
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It is open daily from 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. On holidays it is
open until 7.00 pm.
Admission fee is 450 Baht per person.
Indoor amusement parks are also in some major
leading department stores such as:
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Future Park Bang Khae, Phetkasem Road, (Tel: 454-8500)
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The Mall Bang Khae, Phetkasem Road, (Tel: 454-0061)
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Seacon Square, Srinakarintara Road, (Tel: 721-9444) Central
City Bang Na, Km. 3 Bang Na-Trat Road,(Tel: 361-0888)
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Fashion Island, Km. 10 Raminthra Road, (Tel: 947-5000)
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 Details
of current programmes and events can generally be found in Bangkok's
major English-language newspapers, namely Bangkok Post and The
Nation.
The National Theatre is located on Na
Phra That Road next to the National Museum.
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Call 224-1342 for a current program.
Thailand Cultural Center, on
Ratchadaphisek Road, is a fully integrated venue for social
education and cultural activities.
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Call 247-0028 ext.109 for a current program.
Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre is located
on Charoen Krung Road (New Road) near the Old Siam Plaza. That
dramas and plays are usually held while Khon or Thai musical dance
drama is a special event that is staged occasionally.
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Call 2258757-8, 222-1325 for more information.
Patravadi Theatre, near Wat Rakhang,
Thon Bun. Renowned for its lavish productions, this outdoor theatre
has gained popularity through its modern adaptations of classical
Asian literature, with each play demonstrating an ingenious blend of
various theatrical techniques. Showtime is on Friday, Saturday, and
Sunday.
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Call 412-7287-8 for a current program.
Bangkok Playhouse on Phetchabun Road.
The theatre hosts modern dramas.
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Call 679-8548, 319-7641-4 for a current program.
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Queen Sirikit National Convention Center,
60 New Ratchadaphisek Road, Khiong Toei, Bangkok.
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For more information, call 229-3000-9 or visit
www.qsncc.co.th.
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition
Center, 8 Km. 1 Bang Na-Trat Road, Phrakhanong.
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For more information, call 749-3939-60 or visit
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Meditation is one of the most popular aspects of
Buddhism, practiced regularly by numerous Thais, and laymen as a
means of promoting inner peace and happiness. The following are
meditation centers which offer a class in English for foreign
visitors who wish to find out more about Buddhism and Buddhist
meditation.
The International Buddhist Meditation Center,
Wat Mahathat, Tha Phrachan, (Tel: 623-6326)
The World Fellowship of Buddhists, 616
Sukhumvit Soi 24, (Tel. 661-1284-7)
Association for the Science of Creative
Intelligence, 18th floor, Rajpark Building, Sukhumvit Soi 21,
(Tel: 258-3257)
Young Buddhist Association of Thailand,
58/8 Soi 54 (Soi Thipniyom 2), Phetkasem Road, Phasi Charoen, (Tel:
413-1706)
House of Dhamma, 26/9 Latphrao Soi 15
(Soi Chomphon), (Tel: 511-0439)
Thai
Traditional Massage
This therapeutic and highly soothing form of massage purportedly
evolved from rishis (forest-dwelling Brahmin hermit asetics) who
relieved the physical stress of extended periods of meditation by
adopting certain postures. Wat Pho is the best known center for
massages and massage tuition. Call 221-2974 for more information.
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