Bangkok Day Trip: Bang Pa-In Palace
It's a long weekend in Bangkok and what bliss it is to have a four day weekend. You do your errands, have family time, have time for friends and still you have time leftover for yourself. It's a great opportunity to unwind, relax and slow down a little. It's also a great time to travel. If you don't want to go to the beach or to the mountains where a significant portion of Bangkok's population has escaped to, you could choose to opt for a day trip to Bang Pa-In Palace near the ancient capital of Ayutthaya . If you have visitors from out of town, this is a great place to take them without having to drive too far. The palace is only roughly forty-five minutes by car so you don't feel too exhausted by the time you get there. Bang Pa-In is also known as the summer palace and has a history dating back to the 17th century when King Prasart Thong first had the palace constructed. The most beautiful building in the compound is the...