Lumphini Park - created by King Mongkut in 1920. The name taken from Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal.I totally forgot to change my money to Baht. Unlike in Cambodia that you can use US Dollar, in Thailand you have to use their currency unless you're doing your shopping in big malls. So, I decided to walk around my hotel area to look for the money changer early in the morning after breakfast. I've bought myself a day pass on BTS Skytrain and walk till the Lumphini Park.
Lot of people jog here at the park that situated in the city centre. Here a statue of King Mongkutklao erected and public do come here often to pay respect on him. King Mongkut (the name that I learned during my school time : History lesson - remember you guys!); was a King of Siam from 1910 till 1925. His real name is Vajiravudh and he used the name of Rama VI with reigning title of Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua. He succeeded his father - the famous King Chulalongkorn and continued the modernizations introduced by his father, whose achievements were difficult to follow by others.
OK from here - I've already found the place for money changer. Hmm, where should I go first? From the map better to go to Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun since these are landmarks of Bangkok. To Saphan Taksin stops and then change to the Chao Phraya ferry!
King Mongkut or Rama VI (1881 - 1925); involved in the first revolt in Siam history where 7 Army officers attempted to overthrow King Rama VI in 1912. However the revolt ended unsuccesful and the King did initiate many reforms to prevent this event happen again. He tried his best to save his country’s finances and pulled the ancient Kingdom into the Modern age, with mixed success. His reign was known as one of the most peaceful and culturally vibrant period in Thai history.
Lot of people jog here at the park that situated in the city centre. Here a statue of King Mongkutklao erected and public do come here often to pay respect on him. King Mongkut (the name that I learned during my school time : History lesson - remember you guys!); was a King of Siam from 1910 till 1925. His real name is Vajiravudh and he used the name of Rama VI with reigning title of Phra Mongkut Klao Chaoyuhua. He succeeded his father - the famous King Chulalongkorn and continued the modernizations introduced by his father, whose achievements were difficult to follow by others.
OK from here - I've already found the place for money changer. Hmm, where should I go first? From the map better to go to Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun since these are landmarks of Bangkok. To Saphan Taksin stops and then change to the Chao Phraya ferry!
King Mongkut or Rama VI (1881 - 1925); involved in the first revolt in Siam history where 7 Army officers attempted to overthrow King Rama VI in 1912. However the revolt ended unsuccesful and the King did initiate many reforms to prevent this event happen again. He tried his best to save his country’s finances and pulled the ancient Kingdom into the Modern age, with mixed success. His reign was known as one of the most peaceful and culturally vibrant period in Thai history.
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