Among the unexpected sights of Bangkok is this Monitor Lizard of about 4 foot long from the tips of its forked-tongue to the tip of its tail. It was right in the center of Saranrom Park which is across the street from the Grand Palace and Wat Pho in Bangkok’s old town.
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DAILY PHOTO: Wat Pho Guardian
DAILY PHOTO: Chinatown by Night
DAILY PHOTO: Ganesh Goes to Thailand
I visited this gigantic Ganesh on the road between Ayutthaya and Nakornnayok to the northeast of Bangkok. Through the magic of Google, I was able to learn that the Thais refer to this deity as Phra Phikanet (พระพิฆเนศ), and that he is known as the remover of obstacles and the bringer of good fortune.
DAILY PHOTO: A Bangkok Trifecta
DAILY PHOTO: Wat Yai Chaya Mongkol
DAILY PHOTO: A Fighter’s Exit
DAILY PHOTO: Bangkok by Night
The Baiyoke Sky Hotel is Thailand’s Tallest Building. For about 650 Baht (+ beverage costs) [i.e. $20 USD] you can eat at from a vast buffet and then go up to the revolving observation deck for panoramic views of Bangkok.











