Last semester I took a subject called TU140 : Thai Studies. I got a traveling assignment in the topic of "old Bangkok". Students have to take pictures of any old corners of Bangkok and write about it. So I decided to choose "Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theater" and planned a one day trip with my friends. Here's the route...
 |
Thammasat Uni. > Silpakorn Uni. > Suankularb School > Sala Chalermkrung
Starting with Thammasat University original campus (Ta Prachan campus). The university is located along beautiful Chao Praya river. This is a well-known university among Thai people which has often been involved in Thai national politics. Its campus was the site of the 14 October 1973 uprising and the 6 October 1976 Massacre.
 |
| The famous Dome building |
We walked out the south gate entering Ta Prachan area. In Thai it means "Moon pier" paired with Ta Pra-athit or "Sun pier" which is the area in the north of university. Ta Prachan area is covered with giant umbrellas of small bazaar. Along the road are full of food stalls, clothes, and amulets. We saw many amulets collectors stopped by considering on buddha images, witchcrafts, talisman etc. If you're not expert in those things, it's easy to get confused between the real and the fake ones.
  |
| Amulets stalls along the road |
No comments:
Post a Comment