Seven Wonders of Thailand?

[PeteC]

In the spirit of what they selected for the 'world' last night, we should try to compile a list for Thailand.

This is serious now. Perhaps later we can compile a 'comic' version in Foo which shouldn't be too difficult.

So, what do we start with, in no special order or rank?

1) The Emerald Buddha
2) The Royal Barges

Maybe we can do a poll with all selections to give them a 1 to 7 ranking once we see all that are nominated. Pete

[DawnHRD]

Unfortunately, considering its history, the Bridge on the Kwai. I know architecturely it's nothing, but think of the tourism it attracts.

Never been there, but wouldn't parts of Ayuttahya rate a mention?

Wat Arun, Bangkok

The Summer Palace, here in Hua Hin (the Teak one)

[Bamboo Grove]

Rachaprapha Dam area in Suratthanee.
Phrapathom Jehdee in Nakhon Pathom

[STEVE G]

Phanung Rhung, the Kmer temple in Buriram, a smaller version of Ankhor Wat on a hill; a spectacular bit of construction considering how remote it is.

[PeteC]

I'm starting to get lost. Maybe good if we can post up a photo of the nominations if anyone has one? Pete

[redzonerocker]

the temple i saw somewhere up north. don't know what it's called but its one of the best constructions i have ever seen.its more like a sculpture.
its picture number 3 in hhad general photo competition.

[DawnHRD]

the temple i saw somewhere up north. don't know what it's called but its one of the best constructions i have ever seen.its more like a sculpture.
its picture number 3 in hhad general photo competition.

Yes, that one is truly beautiful. I can't actually remember which one got my vote, but it was between that one & Jaime's kids for me.

[lomuamart]

Phanung Rhung, the Kmer temple in Buriram, a smaller version of Ankhor Wat on a hill; a spectacular bit of construction considering how remote it is.

Yeah, I've been up there before, Steve G. It's regarded as being the best restored Khmer temple/wat/prasat in Thailand. Once I'd got over the walk up the steps in the heat, the view over the Dongkrek hills into Cambodia was breathtaking.
I'd also like to see Prasat Wihan. It used to be on the Cambodian side and when I was visiting Buriram province regularly a few years ago, I think it was pretty easy to cross the border.
Have you been there?

[dr dave soul monsta]

How about the humble tuk tuk as a nomination
its always a wonder how they are allowed to use the highway,
But they are a part of Thai culture for sure

[BaaBaa.]

Wat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai. It would be my pick of the Temples.

[STEVE G]

Lomu wrote:

I'd also like to see Prasat Wihan. It used to be on the Cambodian side and when I was visiting Buriram province regularly a few years ago, I think it was pretty easy to cross the border.
Have you been there?

I haven't yet but I will try to get there next time I'm up in Issan, our place is in Nong Ki which is less than an hours drive to the Cambodian border.

[migrant]

The first time I went to Nana and Soi Cowboy (as a single man) I would have sworn they were one of the seven wonders .

Now that I'm more mature (yea sure) and soon married, it doesn't qualify.

[pfotoguy369]

the Sanctuary of Truth. quite remarkable really. all hand carved out of teak and now redwood. they've been working on it for over 20 years.


sanctuaryoftruth . com

[klikster]

- Historical Park(s) at Kamphaeng Phet (and cheap accoms as a bonus)
- Muang Boran / Ancient City .. so much .. so well presented .. and all in 1 place

[ozuncle]

Wow pfoto.
that place looks great. I think the link should have been www.sanctuaryoftruth.com

Also look at the photos here. http://www.2bangkok.com/2bangkok/buildi ... tuary.shtm