Sunday, February 10, 2008

Mun-nai islands


Mun-nai islands were given by Queen Sirikit on 1st August B.E.2522,as a sea turtle preservation sanctuary, under the responsible of Fisheries Department and the Royal Navy. Since 1st October B.E.2545, became East Seashore Research Center, First step on the island, you are impressed by fresh air, smiling face of hosts. You can stroll around looking at trees and birds on the way leading to sea tortoise ponds. There are also beautiful lines of coconut trees and agaves. There are two steps for nursing: first period, bringing in eggs from Koh Kram for hatching until they reach the age of one year or they are ready to go back to sea, second period is keeping some of them for research. The sicks will be nursing in a fiber glass tank. An exhibition hall is next to the nursery, display about Koh mun-Nai and live of sea turtle. A big sea turtle weighs 500kgs. and replicas are on display. Corals and Tiger claw King scallop from Mun-nai stand beside king scallop pond. Souvenir and gift shop is available. Sea tortoise stable is 200m. away, covers area of 30 rai and looks very natural with sea water flows in ond out. Adult male and female aged 10 years and over are kept here for breeding. There is a beach for laying eggs Information center is on the beach, selling souvenirs, polo shirt, t-shirt, caps, glasses, key rings. Profit gives to sea turtle activity. Swimming, coral snorkeling, leisure, no food and drink for sale.

Khao Wong


Khao Wong is comprising limestone hill, the mountain is also blessed with natural caves with fantastic stalactites and stalagmites and high cliffs.

Friday, February 8, 2008

SUAN SI MUANG



Local people call it "Ko Klang". It is a public and health park, located behind the former City Hall.In front of the park is "Phra Buddha Angkhirot" (Buddhist Shrine) placed in traditional Thai architectural style shrine.

WAT PA PRADU


The Temple is located on Sukhumvit Road . It was constructed during the Ayutthaya Period. The most attractive aspect is a large reclining Buddha measuring 11.95 meters long and 3.6 meters high, which differs from other similar images because it reclines on it left side. The old chapel, which is of a typical Thai architecture style, is beautiful and attractive.

CITY PILLAR SHRINE



This is a Chinese-style pavilion on Lak Muang Road, which townspeople pay respect. Every year on Song Kran Festival Period, celebration is held here. The original pavilion was made from wood, but later was restored by using mortar.

THE KING TAKSIN SHRINE


The Shrine was located at Wat Lum Mahachai Chumphon, on Taksin Road, King Taksin is highly revered by Thai People as one of the great Kings, so many people come here to make a pilgrimage to him everyday. Celebration are held every year on Chinese New Year Day and December 28th, for recalling his kindness.
Nearby, the local market called "Wat Lum Market", is interesting. Local Thai or Chinese Foods such as noodle and desserts can be found. Seeing the old houses lay down on both sides of the street behind the market, makes your think and imagine how the local people lived in the past.

RAYONG AQUARIUM




The new marine life at Ban Phe, located at The Eastern Marine Fisheries Department The Aquarium has 3 sections, the marine life, the exhibition and the museum. especially walking through the tunnel around the fishes.