Wat Arun

Wat Arun is a landmark temple on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river. It’s easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location but also because the design is very different from the other temples you can visit in the Thai capital. Wat Arun, nicknamed the 'Temple of Dawn, is partly made up of colorfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.

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Date: Oct 11

Democracy Monument

There is no mistaking the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, with four wing-like structures extending 24 meters skyward surrounding a central monument featuring a stone-etched constitution. All of this is located at the center of a busy vehicular intersection making the site difficult to miss. Reliefs at the base of each wing show pro-military propaganda images, portraying Thai soldiers as protectors of the people and champions of an adoring democracy. Erected in 1939, the monument was meant to support the military regime which had taken control of the country during a coup d’état in 1932.

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Date: July 22

Bangkok City

From Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The card shows Bankok's skyline with the  the Chao Phraya River and the Taksin Bridge over the river.

Distance: 9,236 km
Travel time: 12 days

Wat Arun

My second card from Thailand, Royal barges Suphannahong and Anantanakkharat in front of Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, a Buddhist temple  in Bangkok.
Thailand's Royal Barge Procession  is a ceremony of both religious and royal significance which has taken place for nearly 700 years.

Distance: 9,216 km
Travel time: 15 days

Bangkok at night

My first card from Thailand, Bangkok at night.
- Temples Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Saket
- Phra Sumen Fort, one of the remaining original forts that guarded the city of Rattanakosin.
- Rama VIII Bridge

Distance: 8,993 km
Travel time: 12 days