snaps from my visit to King Rama II Memorial Park in Amphawa, Samut Songkhram Province. the memorial park was established to commemorate King Rama II’s great patronage of Thai arts and culture. it boasts ancient artifacts and decorative items on display, as well as a botanical garden with over 140 species of plants.
happy april!
King Rama II Memorial Park
Address: Amphawa-Bang Nok Kwaek Rd., Bang Nok Kwaek Sub-district, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram
Telephone: 034 751 376 / 034 751 666
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 08:30-17:00 Saturday-Sunday 08:30-17:30
Entrance Fee: Adults 20 Baht, Children 5 Baht
Website: http://www.kingrama2found.or.th
Chatuchak Weekend Market (also called Jatujak or JJ Market) is probably the biggest outdoor market you have ever seen. no joke. it covers an enormous 35 acres and contains more than 5,000 stalls. it offers a wide variety of products including household items, clothing, Thai handicrafts, collectibles, foods, and religious artifacts, and has reached a landmark status as a must-visit place for tourists. Chatuchak also houses many of Bangkok’s local independent designers, selling their creations at very reasonable prices. and for my lovely readers who love vintage or vintage-inspired items, Chatuchak is definitely the place to be!
How to Get to Chatuchak:
1. Take the subway (MRT) to Chatuchak Park station, take exit 1 then follow the crowd. You will end up at the clothing section.
2. Hop on the skytrain (BTS) to Mo Chit station, take exit no. 1 and follow the crowd. You will also end up at the clothing section.
3. If you’re interested in plants, go straight to Kampheng Phet MRT station, you will end up in the middle of the market.
4. By bus: Bus no. 3, 26, 29, 34, 39, 59, 63, 96, 112, 134 will get you to the market.
Market Opening Hours:
The weekend market is open on Saturdays and Sundays, 09:00 – 19:00 (most stalls don’t open until AM10:30) and Fridays 18:00 – 24:00. Plant sections are also open on Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 07:00 – 18:00.
Salumi in Seattle’s Pioneer Square is a little sandwich shop serving cured meats, hot and cold sandwiches, farmers market soups, and yummy pasta. it is just my type of place, small and rustic, with a dedicated cult following ♥
Salumi Artisan Cured Meats
309 3rd Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 223-0817
i live in vancouver and taipei. i love guitar and roadtrips. sunshine and the beach. cupcakes and coffee. indie music and foreign films. i want to scuba dive at the great barrier reef and speak french in paris.
