Chitralada Palace

Once King Chulalongkorn's summer residence, Chitralada Palace stands in about 1 sq. km (247 acres) of grounds incorporating several artificial lakes. At each corner of the park is a fountain adorned with Late Baroque figures drawn from mythology, evidence of the cultivated taste of Thailand's rulers.

Chitralada is hardly a typical royal residence; visitors, were they to be granted access, would be reminded more of an agricultural research station. The palace indeed doubles as a sort of experimental farm, aimed primarily at boosting the income of rice growers in the north by providing fish stock. The royal fish ponds are therefore much more than just a hobby. There is also a beef-rearing unit and an

experimental dairy.

As befits their status, the famous royal "white elephants" also have their quarters at the palace, where they are taken after first spending some time in Dusit Zoo. King Bhumibol now owns more albino elephants than any of his predecessors; never before have so many been presented to a monarch in the course of his reign.

The moat around the grounds made headlines during the unrest in 1973 when student demonstrators sought, and found, refuge inside the palace railings.

Ocean World Leisure Park

    Bang Saen is always overcrowded at weekends when people from nearby Bangkok come in their thousands to relax on the sandy but desperately overcrowded beaches (and all the accommodation is taken up). "Ocean World", an American-style leisure park complete with swimming pools, opened on the promenade a few years ago.

Bang Saen Aquarium

Bangkok Education College's interesting Scientific Marine Center (in the inner courtyard of the College) exhibits numerous species of fish found in the Gulf of Thailand.

Snake Farm in Bangkok

   The Snake Farm at the Thai Red Cross Society is a popular tourist attraction in Bangkok.  It is visited by scientists, students, and anyone else who has an interest in snakes, snake ecology, or the medical importance of Thailand’s venomous snakes.
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Here, our visitors are given a quick overview of some of Thailand’s most dangerous snakes and of the Institute’s production of anti-venom. The Snake Show starts directly afterwards at 10:30am and 02:30pm. Experienced snake handlers tangle with Cobras, Kraits, and Vipers. You may even get to hold a 2-meter long Python! After the demonstration, please feel free to walk through our snake museum, or observe our snakes up closely in their natural habitats.

Rose Garden

   Situated about 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Bangkok, the Rose Garden comprises 70 acres "of lush tropical gardens and manicured lawns." You will enjoy the peace, tranquility and natural beauty most tourists only dream about.
   Here they will relish over 60 acres of landscaped tropical garden, scenic lake and the gentle Nakorn Chaisri River. And, to witness a unique and unforgettable experience of the world-renowned Thai Village Cultural Show. Daily, over 150 performers including elephants vividly portray a fascinating cross section of Thailand’s culture, heritage and way of life settings as authentic as the remote rural villages.
   The 196-room luxury hotel, including seven antique Thai teak houses on a beautiful lake, offers a fitness center, ozone-treated swimming pool, six meeting rooms, and eight larger rooms for hosting conventions and seminars 

Elephant Camp

The elephant camp just 60 kilometers north of Chiang Mai, is a training center for elephants to learn skills in forestry, survival and working in a rapidly modernizing world. Visitors will witness the large creatures at work in their natural setting, and taking bath at the beginning, middle and end of each day to keep them clean and healthy. Enjoy personal interaction with the animal and watch them perform intelligent tricks. You can also tour the wild forests that surround the camp on elephant back.

Phuket Zoo

Located a few kilometers south of Phuket Town, on the road to Chalong, this Zoo, set in 25 acres of verdant gardens, will be loved by children and adults alike. The large collection of animals and reptiles includes tigers, ostriches, emus and camels, 5,000 crocodiles, 60 species of bird and more than 100 species of butterfly. Crocodile wrestling performances and elephant and monkey shows occur throughout the day, and elephant rides are bound to amuse the kids. Light meals and refreshments are available or take a picnic lunch. Admission: Adults THB400; children THB200.
23/2 M00 3 Soi Parlai, Chaofah Road, Phuket Town, Phuket, Thailand
Tel: + 66 76 381 227