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Geography

Phitsanulok province covers some 10,584.5 sq. km. The riverside provincial capital is 377 km. North of Bangkok. Phitsanulok is situated on the geographical and administrative line uniting the central and northern regions. Phitsanuloke, located in Central Northern Thailand is a modern city. Ideal as a stepping stone for the Northern visitors attractions including Sukothai.
Phitsanulok was the birthplace of King Naresuan the Great of Ayuthaya (reign : 1590 - 1605), and his brother Prince Ekathosarot. Phitsanulok has long been an important center for political and strategic reasons. Phitsanulok was a major center of recruitment when Ayuthaya waged war with Burma, and was the capital of Thailand for 25 years during the 1448-1488 reign of Ayuthaya’s King Boromtrailokanat.
The climate of Phitsanulok is generally hot and humid. It borders with Uttaradit in he North, Pichit in the south, Loei and Phetchabun in the East, Kamphaeng Phet and Sukhothai in the West. Covering an area of 10,815.8 sq.km., the province is divided into 9 Amphoes : Muang , Bang Rakam , Nakhon Thai , Phrom Priram , Wat Bot - BangKrathum , Chat Trakan , Noen MaPrang , Wang Thong

City Attraction

Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat his monastery commonly called by the inhabitants as "Wat Yai" is the most important monastery of Phitsanulok, the home of the famous Phra Buddha Chinnarat. It is located at the foot of Naresuan Bridge on the city side of the river.The monastery was built in the reign of Phra Maha Thamma Racha I (Phraya Lithai) In 1357 A.D. It houses the Phra Buddha Chinnarat regarded as the most beautiful Buddha image in Thailand. It is cast in the attitude of subduing evil. Later, in 1631, King Ekatosarot graciously bestowed some of his gold regalia to be beaten into gold - plate and applied them to the image worth his own hands, creating its most beautiful Buddha image. There are many other beautiful and noteworthy items in the monastery compound. The mother - of - pearl inlaid wooden doors of Vihara are especially splendid, and were built by King Boromkot in 1756 as a dedication to phra Buddha Chinarat. Behind the Vihara, there is a large Prang 36 meters high, with a staircase leading up to the niche containing the Buddha relics. In front of the Prang, there is Phra Attharos, and on the 9 room Vihara slope. There remains only the newly-renovated Buddha image.
Wat Ratchaburana nad Wat Nang Phya Is located on the eastern bank of the Nan river, near Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat to the south. These two monasteries, assumed to be built when Phitsanulok City was ruled by King Boromtrailokanat, have linking compounds. Wat Nang Phya has temple or bot but it is known for the so-called "Phra Nang Phya" votive tablets special fine form of the 3-head nagas decorated on their eaves.
King Naresuan the Great Shrine The shrine is located in the compound of the Phitsanulok Phittayakom school, and depicts the seated king ceremoniously declaring Ayuthaya's independence from Burma. The shrine was constructed on the site of the Channdra Palace where King Naresuan was born in 1555.

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Baiyok Sky Hotel (Thailand’s Tallest Hotel)


LOCATION
The Baiyoke Sky Hotel Bangkok; rising 88-storeys above Bangkok’s skyline, is Thailand’s tallest and Bangkok’s most scenic hotel. The hotel is strategically located in the heart of downtown Bangkok, surrounded by bustling markets and various entertainment attractions. While enjoying the spectacular view of the colorful city, Bangkok from the artistically built hotel or haggling around in the famous Pratunam Area, there is also easy access to many shopping paradises in Bangkok. The Central World Plaza Bangkok, Peninsula Plaza Bangkok, Gaysorn Plaza Bangkok, Sogo Department Store, Siam Square and Siam Paragon are only within a few walking minutes from the hotel. Sky Train stations are also reachable within walking distance from hotel and will provide easy & fast access to other part of Bangkok even up to the Weekend (JJ) market, Bangkok. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is 25 km far from the hotel, 30 minutes drive via express way.
TOTAL ROOMS (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)
660 rooms ; from 22nd up to 74th floor
Superior Room : 72 rooms
Deluxe Room : 286 rooms
Executive Deluxe Room : 8 rooms
Junior Suite : 153 suites
Superior Suite : 131 suites
Deluxe Suite : 5 suites
Presidential Suite : 5 suites

ROOM FACILITIES (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)

  • Air conditioned, safety box
  • international direct dial telephone
  • radio, alarm clock, color satellite TV
  • refrigerator, mini bar
  • hair dryer
  • bathrobe, slippers
  • tea & coffee making facilities. Non-smoking rooms
  • in room & public area Wireless LAN Internet .

HOTEL FACILITIES (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)
• Hotel Lobby 18th floor
• 24 hours Reception 18th floor
• Currency exchange at Front Desk 18th floor
• Concierge 18th floor
• Business Center 18th floor
• Kiosk-Souvenir Shop 18th floor
• Sightseeing / Tour Service Counter 18th floor
• Limousine Service Counter 18th floor
• Swimming pool & snack bar 20th floor
• Beauty Salon & Hairdresser 20th floor
• Health & Fitness Club 20th floor
• Fitness Center / Sauna

• Natural & Physical Therapies
• Aromatherapy Massage
• Traditional Thai-/Swedish- & Foot Massage
• In-room Massage Service
• 24 hours Room Service
• Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
• Car Parking (900 cars) 5th – 14th floors
UNIQUE FEATURES
• The hotel building is 309 meters tall or about the height of 182 people standing on the top of each other (total 88 floors).
• There are 2,060 steps from the bottom to the top. It takes over one hour to reach the top.
• The area inside the hotel building is 179,400 sq.m., or about 30 football fields.
• There are 1,740 windowpanes in the hotel building, which is almost the same number of windowpanes used for over 200 town houses.
• The hotel foundation consists of 306 piles and the piling runs 56 meters deep underground, about the height of a 22-storeys building.
• Laundry & Dry Cleaning Service
FOOD & BEVERAGE, ENTERTAINMENT OUTLETS
• Sky Coffee Shop on 18th floor. Casual lunch & dinner, International & Thai cuisine. Daily 24 Hours open.
• Sky Lounge Lobby Bar on 18th floor. Open daily from 10.00 – 23.00 hours
• Bangkok “Sky Restaurant” on 76th & 78th floors. Highest International buffet breakfast in Bangkok, which is serving a large variety of European, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Muslim and Thai food. Buffet Breakfast is served from 05.30 - 10.00 hours. Daily lunch & dinner, including free admission to the Observation Deck and Sky Walk. The restaurant is featuring the greatest Seafood & International buffet in Thailand. Enjoy the panoramic view of Bangkok and enjoy the tasty delights of our International buffet. Be entertained and have fun with the “Robot”, the “Joker” and much more entertainment. Open daily for lunch from 11.00 - 14.00 hours and for dinner from 17.30 - 22.00 hours.
• “Stella Palace”, Chinese Restaurant on the 79th floor offers sumptuous a la carte Chinese menu & buffet dinner for your choice and it is now the highest Chinese Restaurant in Bangkok. Open daily from 18.00 – 23.00 hours. Special International & Chinese buffet lunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30 – 14.00 hours
• “Crystal Grill”, Grilled & Seafood Buffet Restaurant on 82nd floor. The new greatest grilled & seafood buffet in Bangkok with a long array of superb menus from special selection of local and imported meat and ingredients with unlimited fresh seafood. A place of utmost easy & cozy atmosphere with panoramic night view of the prestigious Bangkok through the full height of 5-meters window wall. Free admission to the Observation Deck and Sky Walk. Open daily for dinner from 17.30-24.00 hrs
• The Roof Top Bar & Music Lounge on 83rd floor offers daily live entertainment in sky high Bangkok. Listen to songs from the 60’s oldies to nowadays hits or join and dance with our professional live Band. Snacks and quality beverages are available. Open daily from 10.00 – 01.30 hours, live Band entertainment daily from 20.30 onwards
• Observation Deck on 77th floor & Sky Walk – Revolving Roof Deck on 84th floor. Offer the best view of Bangkok and beyond the metropolis to the Gulf of Thailand. Maps, computerized multimedia kiosks and coin-activated telescopes will help to identify what is laying in Bangkok, 250 meters below your feet. Daily service all year around from 10.30 during weekdays and Saturdays/Sundays from 09.30 to 22.00 hours plus an extra option to the Observation Deck, the Sky Walk is Bangkok’s first and the only challenging open-air, 360 degrees revolving roof deck, located on the 84th floor.
CONVENTION, SEMINAR & BANQUET
Rainbow Hall : 17th floor
Theater Style : 1,200 persons
Classroom Style : 500 persons
Cocktail Reception : 800 persons
Sit-down Lunch / Dinner : 500 persons
Buffet Lunch / Dinner : 500 persons
Sky Room : 17th floor
Theater Style : 250 persons
Classroom Style : 150 persons
Cocktail Reception : 350 persons
Sit-down Lunch / Dinner : 120 persons
Buffet Lunch / Dinner : 120 persons

Rim Fah & Ra Fah 75th floor
2 multi Function rooms for any event or fun party with a magnificent panoramic view over the Bangkok Skyline. Each room can accommodate 60-90 persons, depending on the function held.

ADDRESS
• 222 Rajprarop Road, Rajthevee, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
TELEPHONE NUMBER (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)
• 66 (0) 2656 3000 or 2656 3456
FACSIMILE NUMBER (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok) Reception
• +66 (0) 2656 3555 or 2656 3666
E-MAIL (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)
• baiyokesky@baiyoke.co.th
WEBSITE (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)
• Website: http://www.baiyokehotel.com
OFFICIAL HOTEL CATEGORY (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)
• 4 star hotel
YEAR OF OPENING (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)
• January 1998
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT TIME (Baiyoke Sky Hotel, Bangkok)
• Check-in 13:00 hours
• Check-out 12:00 hours
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