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Sanam Luang

North of Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ranked #117 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Parks
Traveller Description: Sanam Lung is about the size of 2 football fields of open space right across of Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo-can't miss it! Depend the time you... more »
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Paris, France
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

This is a good looking park, unfortunately it is not big enough to isolate you from the loud traffic all around so you are not really tempted to stay here for too long. Tip: be careful because there is a high chance so guy will come and talk to you about some places to visit etc. and you'll end up... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Sanam Luang is the park that in front of Wat Pra Kaew. When royal cremation was held at this park so the another name of Sanam Luang is Thung Pra Men. This month (April), Sanam Luang has been used as a site for the cremation (Princess Petcharat Ratchasuda Punnawadee; King Rama 6's daughter). And May, Sanam Luang set up a... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This is a nice spot to cycle around or walk and enjoy the green grass and fresh air. Just renovated in 2011, after becoming a messy car park, sleeping spot for homeless, and meeting place for street walking pros. More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

I visited it with my Thai wife once. She explored the wide selection of goods for a while, but in the end the main activity turned out to be having supper there. :-D More

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Durban, South Africa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

You have to spend at least one evening here. As a resident, I spent an evening a week there. Cheap beer, great service, laid back atmosphere, and wonderful food! Can;t go wrong. Very local place to hang out, with a neat market attached. Prices can be higher in this market than, say, JJ, but the work tends to be more... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2010
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2009
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