Seven Wonders of Thailand?

prcscct · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 6:34 am Post subject: Seven Wonders of Thailand?

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. Shocked

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 Cheers

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DawnHRD · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:13 am Post subject:

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)
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Bamboo Grove · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:25 pm Post subject:

Rachaprapha Dam area in Suratthanee.
Phrapathom Jehdee in Nakhon Pathom
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STEVE G · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 4:00 pm Post subject:

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.

prcscct · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject:

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

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redzonerocker · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject: wonders

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.
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DawnHRD · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: wonders

lomuamart · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject:

dr dave soul monsta · Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject:

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. · Ace Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Posts: 1572 Location: England.

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

STEVE G · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject:

Lomu wrote:

migrant · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:18 pm Post subject:

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 Shocked

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

pfotoguy369 · Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject:

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
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klikster · Specialist Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 186

- 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 · Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:19 am Post subject:

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/buildings/sanctuary/sanctuary.shtm

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