Thailand Suwannabhumi airport is now open

Bangkok - Anti-government demonstrators agreed on Tuesday to allow flights to resume from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport after a week-long blockade, a protest leader said.

"As of this moment the PAD (People's Alliance for Democracy) has allowed flights to take off and land immediately, both passenger and cargo flights," senior alliance member Somkiat Pongpaiboon said.

The PAD occupied Suvarnabhumi and the smaller Don Mueang domestic airport last week, stranding 350 000 passengers and causing massive damage to the Thai economy. - Sapa-AFP

PHRA THAT DOI TUNG

Today you will see the popular travel destination in thailand.

The Phra That Doi Tung stupa was constructed on a mountain peak called Doi Tung in 911 A.D (1454 B.E.) and is considered to be one of the oldest and most sacred of the Northern Thai kingdom known as Lanna.
The stupa enshrines the collar-bone of Lord Buddha, known as Phra That in Thai, and thus is a sacred religious monument deeply revered by Buddhist followers throughout Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
The word ‘tung’ refers to a vertical flag or banner used to mark the boundary of sacred sites and religious structures such as temples and shrines. Hence the origins of its name, Phra That Doi Tung – the stupa on flag mountain.
It is believed that the existing route that leads to the stupa follows the same path taken by the Lord Buddha as he made his journey through the countryside to preach to his disciples and followers. The road passes by the Wat Noi Doi Tung temple and Tepparak Garden, believed to be the abode of angels and celestial beings that guard the holy shrine of Phra That Doi Tung. The Phra That Doi Tung is a distance of 7 km from the Royal Villa on the old route and 12 km along the new route.

About Korat

Korat
Though in modern times it is a developed industrial town, there is much to see of historical interest nearby.

Twin Towns

During Ayutthaya’s prominence, two towns united to form Nakorn Ratchasima, commonly known as Korat. Now a busy industrial city, it shares many of Bangkok’s features, both good (nightlife and bazaars) and bad (pollution). If you are coming from Bangkok and desire peace and quiet, nearby Phimai is a good base from which to visit Korat during the day.

US Vets Cafeteria

There was an American air base near Korat during the Vietnam War, and you can still visit the Veterans of Foreign wars Cafeteria on Phoklang Road. Some ex-GIs have since settled here.

Historical Monuments

Appealing temples include Wat Sala Loi, with its junk-shaped chapel, and Wat Phra Narai Maharat, which houses Korat’s city pillar and a Khmer statue of Vishnu. Mahawirawong National Museum houses more Khmer stonework and other artifacts. Also interesting is the Thao Suranani Memorial, which honors a Thai woman who, with her citizens’ army, expelled Lao aggressors in the early 1800s. Locals make offerings to her spirit for protection, and traditional Korat folk singing (financed by grateful worshippers) is a nightly event opposite the memorial. Thao Suranani also has her own festival; Korat’s biggest, from late March to early April. This involves folk singing, drama (Li-Kay), parades and beauty pageants.