Hi all,
Our next trip outside Bangkok is going to be a a lot of fun! We're visiting
-Talat Bann Mai is a genuine Thai local weekend market, where you can see places of business from yesteryear, like barbers and herbalists, in their original setting, varieties shops and restaurants, traditional coffee shops, and souvenirs.. The market is located along Bang Pakong River. It is 100-year-old market which is the ancient community that the unique traditional lifestyle is preserved; the charming old-style houses constructed in King Rama VI reign. It is very popular for local tourist. You maybe the only foreigners of this market.
-Wat Sothon Wararam which was built in the late Ayutthaya Period during the reign of King Narai the Great, with its original name being Wat Hong. The temple houses Phra Phutthasothon, a much-revered Buddha image of Chachoengsao created by a craftsman from Lanchang.
Legend has it that three Buddha images were floating down a river. The first image was found on the Mae Klong River, placed at Wat Phet Samut and named Luangpho Ban Laem. The second image, Luangpho Sothon, was placed at Wat Hong or currently known as Wat Sothon Wararam. The last image, Luangpho To, was placed at Wat Bang Phli Yai Nai or also called Wat Phlapphla Chai Chana Songkhram. This a temple full of splendour, including immaculately kept gardens.
The ticket for this trip will be 650 THB. This will pay for your guide, and all transportation means train and tuktuk or songteaw. We will be visiting several good restuarants overlooking the river for late breakfast, which provide great foods. You can choose your own brunch here - this is not included in the ticket price. Any personal shopping is naturally not included either.
We will meet at 9.45 Hualumpong station and should be back at Ladkrabang station around 4.30 pm.where you can change to Airport Rail Link.
RSVPs will be closed off 16 hours before the trip starts, so if you are one of those who RSVP'ed YES and are unsure whether you can make it, kindly make room for those who are certain to join. PLEASE do not change your RSVP after the closing off time, as nobody will be able to take your place anymore.
Cheers(: