DSC 4327  At 46m long and 15m high this is one rather impressive Buddha! DSC 4328  This one to the side is a tad smaller! DSC 4347  Lots of gold plated walls and things at the Palace. DSC 4349  Construction began in 1782 - not too sure when the whole thing was finished. DSC 4351  Wouldn't want to run into these guys in the dark! DSC 4352  Very clorful and very well maintained. The Palace is situeated in the center of Bangkok next to the river.
DSC 4364  Nice bar in the maze of the Chatuchak weekend markets. DSC 4388  Bang Pa-In Royal Palce grounds - these are in use. DSC 4391  no comment DSC 4398  This ancient site is about 1 1/2 hours by bus from Bangkok. DSC 4400  Offerings. DSC 4405  .
DSC 4418  Tourist trip or trap? DSC 4422  Another site in the neighborhood. DSC 4430  Smiling faces. DSC 4437  . DSC 4450  . DSC 4457  People live on and from the river.
DSC 4458  . DSC 4467  Stark contrast between housing. DSC 4501  This shrine was built to appease the deities living on the plot of land where the Erawan shopping mall was built. DSC 4515  It has become one of the most famous and visited shrines in Thailand. DSC 4518  Bangkok - close to the Erawan shrine. DSC 4520  City-scape.