Thank you for continue to follow my blogs about learning Thai. I want to take a tiny break from teaching Thai and take you on a field trip with me. Yesterday, I have the chance of taking my students to see the Thailand's Grand Palace or Phra Borom Maha Ratcha Wang. This historical site is situated in the heart of Bangkok. We left Chonburi at 8.30, but we were greeted by Bangkok's rush hour and didn't get there till 10.30am.
Oh boy! The weather was on our side, because it will not as painful as I thought it would be. A little breezy with touches of rain..lol. There were lots of foreigners in this place. I might need to give you a little warning. This is not any ordinary grand palace, its a religious one. So, if you show up with tiny shorts or bare shoulders, you will be given Thai clothes to cover yourself with. It looks pretty neat to see foreigners wear Thai skirts all over the place but I would feel icky wearing something, someone before me already wore with sweat and stuff.. YUCK!
Yep, that's me wearing the hat. I don't know if its my hat or my big shape that makes people thinks I 'm a foreigner and openly taking pictures of me. WEIRD! The friend next to me is my friend since we were in High school. Her name is also May.
This is a miniature building of the famous Cambodia's Angelina Jolie, Ankor Wat. As you can see the sky, rain was on our side but luckily, it didn't pour. Oh, yes, we got in for free because we came with the school, but for all you travelers, you will pay around 10 bucks to get in (while Thais pay 2 bucks)---don't ask me why, cause I don't get it either.lol.. my assumption is that they charge you in the rate that you used to pay to see other things outside of Thailand. If they charge 300-400 baht to everyone, including Thais, no Thai will step a foot in that place.
Even though,the present king does not live there anymore, this huge place is still use for royal ceremonies and events. The consistently upgrade the place so everything looks ancient, but are in new condition. I am so proud to be a Thai!
Last but not least, my paparazzies..
My groups of students. They were so much fun! Any who, that's if for today and we will continue with our Thai Lesson tomorrow!
Sawadee Ka!
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