New Special Module is cost of US$330 for single room and US$270 for a sharing room. The fee includes a post tour in Bangkok and Ayutthaya, accommodation in Ayutthaya, and all meals from lunch on January 17 to breakfast on January 21, not includes the transportation from Ayutthaya to Bangkok on January 21. As the number of special module participants is limited to 40, acceptance will be in the order of arrival of the completed applications. If you are interested in participating in this module, please contact Dr. Thanawat Jarupongsakul ([email protected]). All price & quoted are only in US dollars or Baht. The applications will not be completed without payment.
Jauary 17, 2004 Grand Palace & Emerald
Buddha Temple, Canal Tour
08.00 Depart from Miracle Hotel to visit Grand Palace. You will see the most
important shrine in the Kingdom, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra
Kaew), with its solid green jade Buddha Image, truly complements anybody’s
visit to Thailand. Visit the Throne Hall, State Reception Hall, and Coronation
Hall (Scenes from The King and were filmed here) Everyone is richly decorated
in its own style and a fabulousm array of colors. Gold can be seen everywhere.
With such breathtaking & stunning architecture, plenty of film is needed
for cameras!(Proper dress is essential)
Proceed to visit Wat Pho Noon Lunch at restaurant
Pm. Canal Tour. Trip start by long tail speed boat, passes various canal and
temples you will get a good feel for life on the waterway and see Thai people
at work at home on the canals, Then cruise along the fascinating Chao Phraya
River, you will arrive the Temple of Dawn, Built in the late 1700’s. Wat
Arun, the temple of Dawn is Bangkok’s best known landmark. The central
tower is taller than a 20 story building and shaped like an elongated Aztec
pyramid. It represents Mount Meru, the center of the universe. Surrounding the
tower are four lower towers, symbolizing the four oceans of the world. The four
pavilions at the floor of the base steps stand for the four winds. Inside there
is a fascinating collection of murals illustrating the main stages in Buddha’s
life his Birth, Enlightenment, First Sermon and entry into Nirvana.
After the Canal Tour we will take a bus proceed to Ayutthaya
located 76 km. north of Bangkok on an island surrounded by three rivers, the
Lopburi, Phasak and Chao Phraya Rivers. It was the ancient capital of Thailand
(1350 to 1767). Supported 33 kings, 5 dynasties.
17.00 Arrive Ayutthaya, check in at the Krung Sri River Hotel
18.00 Cruise along the river surrounded Ayutthaya island. Dinner will be served
on boat. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the temple with lighting by night. You
will have a chance of participate our sacred custom “Loy Katong”
This is the procession that the people will made the candle lit lantern to float
along the stream. By doing this, we believed that the Goddess of water would
grant happiness to lives.
January 18, 2004 Ayutthaya Tour
Morning Breakfast at hotel
08:00 Visit Ayutthaya, the second kingdom of Thailand which last 417 years (1305-1767),
eventually falling under the Burmese invasion. During Ayutthaya period the most
activities are absolute monarchy, feudal relationship, international trading
affairs and also military affairs. Many ancient ruin and art work can be seen
in a city.
- Visit Ayutthaya Historical Center, the best history research institute for
Ayutthaya studies. Three main topics display in the center are Tread, Monarchy
and Way of life of that period.
- Visit Wat Phra Si Sanpet this important and most outstanding monastery is
located in Grand Palace compound like Wat Phra Siratanasatsadaram (Wat Phra
Kaeo) of Bangkok. Used as a residential palace, it became a monastery in the
reign of King Ramathibodi I. When King Boram Trai Lokanat commanded new living
quarters built, this residential palace given to be a temple area, thus origination
Wat Phra Si Sanphet. The royal chapel does not have any monks and novice inhabitants.
Noon Lunch at the riverside restaurant in Ayutthaya.
Pm. Forward to visit Wat Na Phamain. It is famous with the beautiful wood
carved lintel.
Then visit Wat Chai Wattanaram, named to remind the great victory of
Ayutthaya to the Angkor.
The architecture in this place reflects the Khmer style.
18.00 Stay at the Krung Sri River Hotel
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