Bangkok - The "City of angels". On the 59th floor, the Vertigo Restaurant sits on top of the Banyan Tree Hotel on Sathorn Road. It is conveniently located in the CBD. Siampedia recommends to every tourist and newcomer in the city at least to have one drink or cocktail at Vertigo at this fabulous 5-Star rooftop bar. It is easy to get there and is quite near to the Lumphini and Patpong entertainment zones. For further insidertipps on this metropolis, check http://www.siampedia.org - the unbiased report site for Thailand and surrounding countries! Totally login-free :) Arrive, if possible, before dawn. That will give you the opportunity to see Bangkok from above in fading daylight and the night lights of this gleaming capital as well. Bring casual shoes, flip-flops are not allowed! The song is a sung version of Bangkoks Thai name Krungthep Mahanakorn (Full lyrics make it the longest name for a city in the world!)
A train service inaugurated in 2009 between the Kingdoms of Thailand and Laos, crossing the Mekong River over the "Friendship Bridge". For a small fare in Thai Baht, or the equivalent amount in Laotian Kip, passengers will be ferried between Nong Khai Station in Thailand and Thanaleng Rail Station in Laos.
We have taken the train in January 2010 both ways, documented this rail service and the Mekong river crossing for you on the return leg!
Luck was on our side, when the low sun reflected in the mighty Asian stream, that means so much to the people along it's shores. This train is highly recommendable to travelers, who want to avoid the touts and hustlers at the bridge entrance in Laos itself. Read our full report with additional photos on http://www.siampedia.org! Thanaleng is the closest point to Vientiane. Twice daily departures at each station:
Nong Khai - Thanaleng 09:30 AM, Thanaleng - Nong Khai 10:30 AM
Nong Khai - Thanaleng 04:00 PM, Thanaleng - Nong Khai 05:00 AM
Trip duration is 15 minutes for the 6 KM journey. A/C wagons are available at 50 Baht each way, non A/C are 20 Baht.
Pathum Thani, a district north of Bangkok, plays a significant role in preserving Thai traditions and ethnically motivated celebrations. In the background looms the double-decker tollway to the capital and nearby Future Park. No skyline here, but thousands of people upholding old traditions. Mid August is Mother's Day and nationwide celebrations on the auspicious Birthday of H.M. The Queen of Thailand (12.08) amount to picturesque shows to honor the "Nation"s Mother" and all mothers. August is unfortunately monsoon season in Thailand
SiampediaVISION brings you there and takes you also behind the scenes! Right into the Showgirl's dressing room :)
Please do not leave rude comments about the cat's owners and abuse allegations. This is a beautiful cat with great owners, but she just does not like people. I love this cat as much as I love other cats! I thought this video is funny because she is so ridiculous!
Kanzlerkantine Folge 4
Unsere Regierung blickt einer strahlenden Zukunft entgegen: Dank freundlicher Post vom Atommüllager Asse kann "Alles-Gutti" Guttenberg jetzt gleich 3 Soldatenwitwen auf einmal trösten - wie das? Seht selbst!
Action: Man nehme eine Hantelbank, ein Auto, verbinde beides mit einem Seil und los geht der Spass =)
Hardware: Schlitten und Hantelbank...ja ich weiss, aber ich hatte nichts anderes und es hat super funktioniert :-)
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