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I had never been to BKK to pray so I think it is ok for tourist to go there and pray? I appreciate for the info given, thanks.

Go with a Thai person who can guide you through prayer/merit making. There are many do's and don'ts in the temple and because Wat's are so sacred this is the last place you want to accidentally show disrespect. Tourists have been jailed for taking pictures with Buddha images in ways they were not aware were extremely degrading (like standing on its legs or putting their head behind a headless Buddha). The biggest Wats tend to have english speaking guides available if desired. Regardless of your religious orientation, Thai's see no issue with you wanting to partake in any part of Buddhism. They see it as adding something positive to your life that will help you. There's no conflict to them if you are a Christian for instance and they would be happy to see you there and they won't try to convert you.

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Thanks for your help I had learn something new. But I not going to Grand Palaces or any bigger Wats just wanted to drop by a temple and do some offering. I think I have to watch the others before I pray. I be leaving tomorrow mornng.

As the above? Please share your views, any proper attire needed to the above temples? I need to go to temple to do offering. Greatly appreciate those could help, thanks.

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Regardless of Wat, always dress well to show your respect. At minimum wear long pants, shoes that do not expose the heel, and shirt with sleeves. Going up and above this is always appreciated.

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Ditto.

Wat Pratum Wanaram has a really good mediation hall and a small area for walking mediation. Tha abbot, Than Maha Tavorn, has done a great job to improve the mediation facilty at this temple. However, you might want to avoid the monks' lunch time. The last time I was there, there were way too many people, etc. Otherwise, it is a great place to seek peace an quiet in the middle of the hubbub....

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I had never been to BKK to pray so I think it is ok for tourist to go there and pray? I appreciate for the info given, thanks.

As the above? Please share your views, any proper attire needed to the above temples? I need to go to temple to do offering. Greatly appreciate those could help, thanks.

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Regardless of Wat, always dress well to show your respect. At minimum wear long pants, shoes that do not expose the heel, and shirt with sleeves. Going up and above this is always appreciated.

Been to Wat Hua Lampong several times. It is not one of the larger wats nor particularly ornate, thus mainly Thai's go there and they like this one. This Wat has a very interesting merit making: ringing bells using your choice of stick, burning of scrolls, glueing of scrolls to the walls, dropping coins, and fortune tellers.

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Hi thanks for your help.

As the above? Please share your views, any proper attire needed to the above temples? I need to go to temple to do offering. Greatly appreciate those could help, thanks.

If you just want to pray, then worry not, there are millions of them - depending which bit of BKK you are in. Local Wat - Monks will be happy to see you and may come for a pidgeon Engrish chat too.

Different if you want to site see, but to pray, I'd go local - no tourists and friendlier Monks to boot. 

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Thanks for your suggestion

Hi,

I be going Bangkok next week I wanted go to local temple where its near city area to pray? Any suggestion other than the temple located at the Chao Praya River and the one near WTC? Appreciate any suggestion, thanks.

Thanks BambinA now browsing the web, any more suggestion? Thanks.

Thanks, still waiting for spa suggestion.

Hi,

I be going Bangkok in 2 weeks time I need recommend for a spa for a couple it will be best if they have a website. And also wish to know any online cake delivery that sell very nice cake.

Lastly I be going to Bobae market could anyone who been there before tell me what is it like over there? I appreciate all suggestion, thanks.

Thank you hopefully I can get some more suggestion.

Hi I be going bangkok with my aunty with me total up will have 6 person and a kid. I thought of hire a 1/2day van which can take us to the places we want to go. Not that expense and is would be better if the driver can speak abit english. Kindly throw in your suggestion thanks.

There's a Pata (พาต้า) department store across the river in Pin Klao if that's the one you mean ? I guess it would cost about 80B or so to get there in a taxi from Siam Square. The shopping and department stores around Siam Square/MBK/Central Chidlom are much better though in my opinion. There's a zoo(!) at the top of this department store, but it's pretty depressing as the animals are kept in pretty bad conditions.

Bo Bae market is on Krung Kasem road, 5-10 minutes taxi ride from Siam Square depending on the traffic.

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Thanks for your information

Can someone tell me? And is it far from siam square? Also can I know where is Bo Bae market? Hope I did not get the spelling wrong thanks.

No need to avoid eating chicken!  No one has ever gotten bird flu from eating chicken -- only through direct contact with live or dead birds.  Don't worry about it!

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I read the news saying one of the tiger at Thailand zoo ate a sick chicken and later the tiger was affected with the virus. And the tiger die so I think I have to play safe.

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The tigers ate raw chicken. You are not at risk from eating cooked chicken. Be safe, but don't be stupid.

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Ok noted thanks for the help.

No need to avoid eating chicken!  No one has ever gotten bird flu from eating chicken -- only through direct contact with live or dead birds.  Don't worry about it!

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I read the news saying one of the tiger at Thailand zoo ate a sick chicken and later the tiger was affected with the virus. And the tiger die so I think I have to play safe.

Bird flu is a bit off topic here but still worth mentioning.

I might be a bit out of the loop living way out in Pak Kret

Haven't heard anything about bird flu around though.

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Ok thanks cos that is what I have heard from the news. So I will avoid eating chicken when I am in Bangkok.

Is Bangkok affected?

Thanks for the note. By the way does Bangkok still have bird flu? I heard from the news and I can't believe it.

Hi thanks for the note. By the way the Isetan dept. store that you mention is it located at WTC?

Hi, where can I find nicest cakes in Bangkok? Or any website that I can purchase online? Thanks

Hi all, khorb khun.. Thanks for de info I not canceling my trip to there.. sorry I have over concern juz can't wait to go BKK shopping n pray.. Not sure wat is Thai bath rate now...

Wow thanks alot for de reply help n good advise. I m gald that Thailand is safe. But not sure whether de corpses will spread dieseas? Well I love to go BKK that is a place that really very enjoyable. And of cos shopping leisure...

My deepest consoldence to de family who has face a painful moment in tsunami...

Can't imagine how would you have felt if wanted to visit Phuket? Hold on

to your Dear life and stay where you are

Please someone take care of this guy, thanks

I don't really understand what u trying to tell me but thanks. I guess u r trying to ask me to cancel my trip I will see how in Jan. Will wish to hear more opinion...

Hi all, me and my hubby will be going on holiday to Bangkok next year Jan 2005. But recently we hear news of earthquake felt in Bangkok. Can someone give me some advise? Cos I really don't wish to cancel my trip there. Thanks...