Last month , My brother and I go to The Floating Market and Sanam Chandra Palace. They depart from our home in Nakorn Pathom and drive to The Floating Market. When we visited the Don Wai Market we knew beforehand what to expect and that it is not a "Floating Market", like the one in Damnoen Saduak where the vendors come along on their boats. The fact that a few restaurants at the Don Wai Market are floating in the river does not entitle anyone to call the market being afloat. All the market stands are on solid ground. Still, when we arrived at Wat Rai Khing, I was approached, as several other foreigners were, by local people, offering a ride to the "Floating Market" as they called it. They are obviously trying to drag foreigners onto their boats by suggesting to bring them to something completely different. In the afternoon they are go to Sanam Chandra Palace. It about a kilometer away from the majestic pagoda, Phra Pathom Chedi. Our first stop would be the “ Charlie ” Mangala-Asana Mansion ( Phra Tamnak Chaleemongkolasana ) on the grounds of the Sanam Chandra Palace. This is tiny castle-like hall built in a combination of French Renaissance and English half-timber, but with some adaptation to suit the tropical climate of Thailand. It is located to the south of the vast open field. H.M. King Rama VI had it built around 1908, with M.C. Itthi-Thepsan Kridakorn as its architect. To the right of Peg is the statue of the King's dog "Yalae" Behind this unusual Mansion is an elevated hallway that connects the mansion with the Phra Tamnak Mari Ratchabanlang building across the canal. This second building holds many artifacts and writings of King Rama VI. And near to the afore mentioned buildings is this Thai-style house called "Tamnak Thap Khwan" which once served as King Rama VI's temporary residence. It is a traditional housing complex, designed and constructed by Phraya Wisukam Prasit ( Noi Silapi ). But while we visited these interesting historic buildings, we heard & saw cheerleaders practicing their skills - an interesting contrast. We have feel fun.
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