Teaching English in Lopburi

There are some schools in Lopburi which are provided EP or English Program both for primary school and for high school students. dew to the new world communication and technology ,so Thai people really concern about how to learn and study English,so if you are an English teacher and want to teach in Lopburi I would give you some overview of idea and approaches.Below are the name of school in Lopburi which is you might apply to teach English in Lopburi
primary school (Most of them are private school)
Jindarat school
address.: 85 Mu 2 Phahonyothin ,Tasala,Amphoe Muang Lopburi
Phone.: 0364, 036696-8, 03643
ฺBunjongrat school
Address: 77 Soi eegkathet ,Narai ,Talaechubsorn ,Amphoe Muang Lopburi
Phone.: 03648, 03647
Fax.: 03647
Assumption Convent Lopburi
Address : 99/119 Mu 6 Khaosamyod ,Amphoe Muang Lopburi 15000
Phone: 036489
High school
Pranarai school
public school
Addree.: 83 Mu 8 Tasala,Amphoe Muang Lopburi
Phone.: 03641, 036437-8, 03646
Fax.: 036447
Winitsuksa school
Address.: 10 Phetracha road,Thahin ,Amphoe Muang Lopburi
Phone.: 03645
Fax.: 036421088
Phiboonvitthayalai school
Address.: King Narai road,Talaesubsorn ,Amphoe Muang Lopburi
Phone.: 0364, 0364, 036420, 036456, 036462, 03640, 036490, 036407
Fax.: 036422612

Inside King narai the great palace

Phra Narai Ratchanivet Built by King Narai in B.E.2209 as a royal abode. The palace is divided in outer and inner complexes. The palace was later renovated by King Rama IV in B.E.2399 and named Phra Narai Ratchanivet . Architecture within the palace is divided into 2 distinct periods;

Dusitsawantunyamahaprasat Throne Hall is the throne with sharp top roof pavilion with the combine art of Thai and French ,in the middle of the throne have a place where the king meet with the guest during the official visit .at the front of the throne is an art of French whereas the main of the throne include the door and the windows is an art of Thai which is call"house of singha" in the letter of the French's ambassador written about the throne "on the wall decorated with the shadow mirror from French which is divided into 4 parts and the beautiful crystal from Chinese " On the outside wall at the throne was drilled a curve for put the light

Chanthara Phisan Throne Hall Commissioned to built in 2208 B.E. by King Narai the Great in traditional.. Thai architeacturai style .The front was used to grant audience to senior palace officials and Privy councilors which is in accordance to French records that mention the hall as a meeting place for the Privy Council.

Chudtasawan Throne Hall is king Narai the great private throne located at the inner side of the palace .From the note of French "This throne is located in the palace with the shed of of tree and the king was plants the tree by himself and the roof is made of tile mixed of yellow coated and at the 4 corners is a big well for swimming and the king Narai the great was passed away in this throne on 11 July 1688

PRACHAOHAO building Located in southern part of the outer palace ,this building is expressed about the architect in the king Naria the great period very obviously.The building was built in the rectangle shape width 10x20 meters and the floor was high up from the ground for 1 meter .The main building was built in a Thai art house which is the base of the building made of stone and the brick for another top layer ,today the building is left only the wall and the door are made in the shape of Crystal base SINGHA for the reason that inside the building is the base of CHOCKCHE presence and the Franch told that this is the temple ,so assume that it is a place in the palace.The building in the late time of king Narai the great was the place where the group of the high ranking official met and talked about how to over throne the throne from King Narai the great during his severely illness

Treasure house is the building which is standing along the pound and the banquet house ,the building was built and decorated orderly into 2 lines with the path between the building totally 12 building and we believe this is the place where kept the products and goods as well

this building is an official guest house for the official visit

this is the irrigation system use to sent the water from the store tank to the house and the parts of the palace during the king Narai the great period .The plumber is an engineer from French and Italian.the water come along the long hold from ANG SUB LENG DAM

Elephant house Located in the line along the outer palace area which is most of them were damaged and left only 10 which is the royal elephant house for the king's riding


หมู่พระที่นั่งพิมานมงกุฎ สร้างขึ้นเพื่อเป็นที่ประทับของรัชกาลที่ 4 เมื่อครั้งเสด็จบูรณะเมืองลพบุรี ประกอบด้วย พระที่นั่ง 4 องค์ คือ พระที่นั่งพิมานมงกุฎ เป็นที่ประทับ พระที่นั่งวิสุทธิวินิจฉัย เป็นท้องพระ-โรงเสด็จออกว่าราชการแผ่นดิน
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หมู่ตึกพระประเทียบ ตั้งอยู่บริเวณหลังพระที่นั่งพิมานมงกุฎ ซึ่งเป็นเขตพระราชฐานฝ่ายในเป็นตึกชั้นเดียว 2 หลัง ก่อด้วยอิฐปูน 2 ชั้น มี 8 หลัง สร้างขึ้นเพื่อเป็นที่พักของข้าราชการฝ่ายในที่ตามเสด็จ รัชกาลที่ 4 เมื่อครั้งเสด็จประพาสเมืองลพบุรี

ทิมดาบหรือที่พักของทหารรักษาการณ์ เมื่อเดินผ่านประตูทางเข้าเขตพระราชฐานชั้นกลาง ข้างประตูทั้งสองด้าน ตรงบริเวณสนามหญ้าจะเห็นศาลาโถงข้างละหลัง นั่นคือตึกซึ่งสร้างขึ้นเพื่อใช้เป็นที่พักของทหารรักษาการณ์ในเขตพระราชวัง สร้างขึ้นในสมัยรัชกาลที่ 4

King Narai the great statue

King Narai the great statue is a city landmark which is located on the THEP-SATEE Circle close to Lopburi city hall and Lopburi police station .The statue is standing face to the east with the sword on the right hand and a bit of left foot led the right foot.At the base is inscription of his biography and his honor
This statue is a holy site for local people and nearby ,so there will be a lot of the people come to respect and visit often.When we come from PRAHONYOTHIN road from SARABURI province you will be meet the king Narai statue standing in the front of you at THEP-SATEE Circle so,this is a city land mark which is very important and respectful of lopburi people

PASAK DAM LOPBURI

PA-SAK-CHON-LASIT DAM is a project to develop the PASAK river dew to his majesty the king of Thailand BHUMIPON ADULYADET. It is a sickly clay soi core to keep water for irrigation purposes.The dam is 4,860 meters in length and can keep the water for about 785 million sqm. at 42 meters height from the sea level .The area are cover PATTANANIKOM district,TA LUANG district ,and WANG MUANG district in SARABURI province .The dam began to to store water since 1998 .The interesting for the visitor are such a beautiful and nice spot to see the view from the top of the DAM ,the museum of Pasak river which is keep special items from the past up to the present most of the items are related about natural and culture in the area of the DAM and nearby ,include the learning center for the visitor .There are a rail road running through the DAM so that the visitor who take the train can see and enjoy the beautiful scenery .Interesting visitors can contact the office of PASAK DAM for more information at phone (036) 494031 - 4
How to get to PASAK DAM

From Lopburi ,take the road LOPBURI-KOKTOOM and PATTANANIKOM Line highway no.3017 ,the distance is 48 KM.There are a public small bus services from LOPBURI to WANG MUANG district which is pass the front of the DAM .The small bus will depart Lopburi bus transportation between 06.00 - 17.30 ,moreover there is a special train for the visitors who want to visit the DAM which is run from BANGKOK-PASAK DAM in every weekend and the government holiday .The train will depart from Bangkok at HUA LAM PONG station at 07.30 and get to PASAK DAM at 12.00 and depart from PASAK DAM at 14.40 and get to BKK. at 18.00 .The ticket is 200 baht each for more information contact(02) 220-4334 hotline 1690 or www.srt.go.th

Lopburi staek house

This is the only one and biggest steak house in Lopburi where located near PRA NARAI public school in the opposite site of BUALANG restaurant another one famous in Lopburi.Actually,I have never been to this restaurant before just pass by and take a look inside because I think this is a good and high class for rich person not a low income like me55,however if I were rich I would be there and took some order ,so that I can have information to tell you about so ..for this post I just guide you how to go there if you may want to and for the price and the quality of the steak I really no idea now....
contact information

name : Lopburi steak house brance2
address : Phahonyothin road
soi : -
Road : Phahonyothin road
Tambon : - Tasala
Phone: 0 3661 5880, 08 1853 3043

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Map direction to Lopburi steak house
Point A is Lopburi train station
Go along the direction guides you to the Lopburi steak house brance2 ,when you reach the almost end of the direction before point B you have to make a left turn fro about 60 meters and Lopburi steak house in on the right hand at Point B

First step in lopburi

Actually,I think most of the visitors to Lopburi are travel by a train from Bangkok the capital city of Thailand and chosen to visit Lopburi for a day and go back to Bangkok or Ayuddhaya in the evening if yes, you may want to see the small city as much as you can in about 2-3 hrs..As most of you knew already Lopburi is famous for the city of monkey and the ruin capital city of siam during king Narai the great in 1680s.When you get off at the Lopburi station and then take a walk for about 100 meters to SAN PRA KAN and the city land mark PRA PRANG SAM YOT where you can see a lot of the monkeys over there.keep things in safe and secure otherwise naughty monkey may take away .prepare you weapons the camera set ready to shoot as much as you can and enjoy seeing the monkey actions in various ways naturally which is you may never seen anyplace before.
then after that you may want to see around the city for the ruin capital city like the old palace, the museum ,and the ambassador house and ect.

The cheapest hotel in Lopburi

If you are a backpacker who want to save the money by staying at the cheapest hotel I would recommend the Lopburi zoo hotel which is lactated beside Lopburi zoo in the area of SRAKEAW circle.There are both a fan and AC room for the guest to select which is the lowest price of the accommodation in Lopburi.
How to get there.

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ิLet's start from Lopburi railroad station and turn right to the main road ,then go straight to SRAKEAW circle and follow the line to point B the Lopburi zoo hotel.

King Narai the great Foreign Missions

Siamese embassy to Louis XIV in 1686, by Nicolas Larmessin.
The most remarkable aspect of King Narai's reign were the diplomatic missions that he sent and received during his reign. Missions were sent as far afield as France, England, and the Vatican, although at least two missions were lost at sea. Ties with states closer to Ayutthaya were not neglected as missions were also sent to Persia, Golconda (India), China, as well as other neighbouring states.

Undoubtedly, the most celebrated of these missions were those to Europe, in particular France. In 1673, a French ecclesiastical mission arrived at the Siamese court with letters from Pope Clement IX and King Louis XIV of France. King Narai reciprocated by sending a mission to France in 1680 led by Phya Pipatkosa.[7] Although the mission was lost at sea near Madagascar,[8] the French responded positively by sending a commercial mission to Ayutthaya headed by Monsignor Pallu in 1682.
Kosa Pan presents King Narai's letter to Louis XIV at Versailles, 1 September 1686

In 1684, another mission was sent to France. However, they made little impact as according to their missionary interpreter, Benigne Vachet, they were ill-informed and uncouth. The same year also saw the wreck of another Siamese embassy to Portugal near the Cape of Good Hope, under Ok-khun Chamnan who survived. After a series of adventures, Chamnan made his way to the Dutch outpost on the Cape and managed to return via a roundabout route to Siam in 1687, in the process acquiring the Portuguese language, then the lingua franca of Southeast Asia.

Despite the disappointment of the 1684 mission, the French court sent another mission under the Chevalier de Chaumont to Ayutthaya ostensibly to convert King Narai to Catholicism. However at the same time the Persian shah, Suleiman I, had also despatched a mission of his own with the intention of converting Narai to Islam. Ultimately, the result of the de Chaumont mission was some commercial concessions that were equal to those that had been given to the Dutch.
Siamese embassy to Louis XIV in 1686, by Nicolas Larmessin.

A further mission headed by Kosa Pan, a foster brother of King Narai, was sent to France in 1686. However, unlike the first embassy, the second was met with a rapturous reception and caused a sensation in the courts and society of Europe. The mission landed at the French port of Brest before continuing its journey to Versailles, constantly surrounded by crowds of curious onlookers. The "exotic" clothes as well as manners of the envoys (including their kowtowing to Louis XIV), together with a special "machine" that was used to carry King Narai's missive to the French monarch caused much comment in French high society. A fragmentary Siamese account of the mission compiled by Kosa Pan was re-discovered in Paris in the 1980s.[9]

In September 1687, another French mission arrived under Claude Cébéret du Boullay, director of the French East India Company. However, apart from the reaffirmation of the 1685 commercial treaty, the mission achieved little else.
Pope Innocent XI receives the Siamese envoys, led by Father Tachard who reads the translation of the message from King Narai, December 1688

A final mission under Fr. Guy Tachard and Ok-khun Chamnan was dispatched to France and the Vatican in January 1688. However, by the time it returned to Thailand, King Narai was already dead and a new king was on the throne.

King narai the great Domestic Policy

Domestic policies in King Narai's reign were greatly affected by the interference of foreign powers most notably the Chinese to the north, the Dutch to the South, and the English who were making their first forays into India to the west. Policies revolved around either directly countering the influence, or creating a delicate balance of power between the different parties.

Fearing a possible weakening of influence in the northern vassal states following the successful Chinese invasion of Ava in 1660, King Narai mounted an expedition to bring Chiang Mai under the direct control of Ayutthya. Although the expedition was successful in taking control of Lampang and other smaller cities, a second expedition had to be conducted to bring Chiang Mai under control.

There was also trouble on the Tenasserim coast at the port of Mergui. In July 1687, an incident that came to be known as the Mergui massacre occurred that resulted in the massacre of some sixty Englishmen. The incident had origins in a deterioration of the relationship between Siam and the East India Company. Phaulkon had appointed two English acquaintances of his as governors of Mergui, and they used the port as a base for privateering expeditions against the Kingdom of Golconda, which had friendly relations with the East India Company. In April 1687 the East India Company demanded £65,000 compensation from Narai and blockaded Mergui. Fearing a trial on the charge of piracy, the two English governors of Mergui lavishly entertained the captains of the ship. However, the entertainment aroused the suspicion of the Siamese authorities, who took matters into their own hands and opened fire on the English ships and massacred all the Englishmen they could lay their hands on. Narai then declared war on the East India Company, and handed control of Mergui over to a French governor and a small French garrison.[2] At the same time, he also granted a concession of the strategic port of Bangkok to France with the view of countering Dutch influence.[3]

King Narai also constructed a new palace at present-day Lopburi ("Louvo" in the French accounts) utilising the expertise of Jesuit architects and engineers. European influences are clearly evident in the architectural style, especially the use of wide windows. The move to Lopburi was arguably prompted by the Dutch naval blockade of Ayutthaya in 1664 to enforce a fur monopoly.
King Narai observes a lunar eclipse with French Jesuits at Lopburi, 1685

Although Catholic missions had been present in Ayutthaya as early as 1567 under Portuguese Dominicans, King Narai's reign saw the first concerted attempt to convert the monarch to Catholicism under the auspices of French Jesuits who were given permission to settle in Ayutthaya in 1662. The conversion attempt ultimately failed and arguably backfired but Catholics were to remain in Siam up to the present day.

Most controversially, King Narai allowed the rise of Constantine Phaulkon, a Greek adventurer who arrived in Ayutthaya in 1675. Within a few years, Phaulkon had managed to ingratiate himself with the king and became Narai's closest councillor. Under Phaulkon's guidance, King Narai balanced the influence of the Dutch by favouring the French. Phaulkon also encouraged French interest by initially leading them to believe that the king was about to convert to Catholicism. Although King Narai did display a degree of interest in Catholicism, he also displayed an equal interest in Islam and there is no concrete evidence that he wished to convert to either.[4] However, both Catholic and Islamic missions were to come to the conclusion that Phaulkon was responsible for their failures.[5][6] Siamese courtiers also resented Phaulkon's influence and he quickly became the focus of xenophobic sentiments at court, with the future King Phetracha at their head.

Memorial plate in Lopburi showing king Narai with French ambassadors.
credit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narai

Visiting Aids center in Lopburi

Visiting Aids center and make a donation
How long will you stay in Thailand or in Lopburi ? If you have enough timing I would like you to visit BHAPHUTHABAHT temple or known both Thai and people world wide as AIDS temple.
See another side of the world which is miserable of the victim who get infected with HIV virus and go no where and help ,but this temple which is founded by the monk ,his name is Alongkot ,a master degree from Australia who decided to enter the monkshood and go on since then.
The exactly total number of the patients in the temple I don't know ,but about 1000 people I guess.The intensive care patients who can not help themselves is about 100 persons and everyday at least 3-5 persons will die.
The temple get budget from charity organization as well as the donation from general people.
what the temple have to responsible for as far as I knew such as expense of taking care the patients like medicine,food,accommodation ,cloth and etc.
The volunteer who work in the temple both Thai and other people from different country ,in my idea I think they are great to help the patients without any compensation and show no disgusting at all.
The rumor from some of volunteer who resigned about the interest conflict and cheating by the founder,however people still visit the temple and still donate the money to the temple as normal.For me I think no one force you to make a donate ,if you feel free and happy to help those in need just do it and don't worry about the money.Just try to think in the positive way and our life will be happier555 .
I would give you some ideas why people come to visit the temple
give the best sample of sex no condom for young man/woman
researcher or nurse or doctor who want to learn something
the truly good people who want to help the patient in the temple
etc...
The direction to LOPBURI AIDS TEMPLE

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it take about 30 minutes by car from Lopburi railroad station to the temple,pass SRAKEAW circle,KING NARIA circle and make a left turn to the cross road ,then make a right turn go along the road untill you reach point E ,then turn left go along the small road pass the small rock mountain till you reach point F the temple.

travel in lopburi information

travel in lopburi information
Going back to Bangkok,if you want to take another means of traveling back from Lopburi to Bangkok ,there are some options for you to select, 1st take a public bus which is run from Lopburi to BKK and it departs from Lopburi bus terminal every 30 minutes. You can take a bus from Lopburi'bus terminal located at SRAKEAW circle.The ticket is about 100-130 baht which is more expensive than taking the train and it take about 2.30 hrs. to reach BKK. The bus will go along the main road called PHAHONYOTHIN which is connect to SARABURI province and get to the main road to BKK.The bus will stop on the ways to pick up the passengers and the last stop is MO-CHIT in BKK.

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This map gives the direction from Lopburi train station to SRAKEAW circle and to the Lopburi public bus terminal.

For the 2nd ways you can take a van from Lopburi to BKK .In Lopburi there are about 3 van terminal for the passengers 2 of them in the old city near the railroad station and another one is close to SRAKEAW circle all of them run from Lopburi to BKK and from BKK. to Lopburi as well.The ticket is 120 bath and run very fast it take about 2 hrs. from Lopburi to BKK or even faster when less traffic jam on the way.You can tell the driver where you want to get off ,but if not that mean he will stop at the last stop in BKK. at The victory monument.

Erawan flying

In Lopburi an interesting outdoor activity is an aviation for the toy or the small radio flying which is gain popular from local people in Lopburi ,however there is only on open field available for the player to run and test their flying call Erawan flying which is located in military camp call Erawan camp it's about 10 km.from Lopburi town and as it was located in the military area you need to know someone to company you with the permission to enter the camp(if you can't find one contact me I would help you55 )

Playing golf in Lopburi

In Lopburi if you are a sport lover like cycling a mountain bike,swimming or golfing you can enjoy and fun with these activities.For the golfer you got 2 choice of golf clubs on is belong to the Lopburi military area where located in the middle part of Lopburi citiy about 1 km. form SRA KEAW circle and another one is located about 60 KM. away from Lopburi city in district called golf club
I would give you some useful information ,if you want nicer place both the asmospher and the course I would recommend you go to golf club ,but if you mind for the distance and have limit of time I would suggest you go to Lopburi military area golf club.

sunflower field in Lopburi

About Lopburi province is consisted of 11 districts ...Muang,Tawuang,Samrong,Taluang,Pattananikom,Nongmuang,Sabot,Chaibadal,Banmee,Lamsonti and Kokjaroen.
There are about 749,826 people in Lopburi which is most of them are Buddhist 95% and the rest are Muslim and christian
The area of Lopburi is about 6,641.859 sq.km. which is the 37th largest of the country.
The major areas of Lopburi is a land for agriculture like sugar cane ,and sunflower .
About the sunflower is a plant that is grow in a hot weather and need less water and take care .The gardener will pick the sunflower's seed for the industry of oil for the consumer market both in the country and oversea export.

The largest sunflower field in Thailand is located in Tambon Chong Sarika, Phatthana Nikom District. The panoramic sunflower field has become Lop Buri's major tourist attraction especially during November to January when they are in full bloom. To travel from Bangkok, drive along the Lop Buri-Saraburi Road for approximately 30 kilometers, then turn left into Highway No. 21 and proceed for another 15 kilometers. Traveling from Lop Buri town center, the sunflower field is located approximately 45 kilometers from the town.

Lopburi Monkey Buffet Festival

Monkey feeding in Lopburi as we have already know that monkey is a provincial's mascot which is can draw a lot of tourist from different parts of the world come to Lopburi so it make Lopburi more revenue from tourist and economic ,then for return something back to them Lopburi people and local government will set up the food for them in a form of Monkey Buffet Festival during the last week of November.There will be a lot of food table for them each table will be dressed up with fruit ,sweet and soft drink for them to enjoy eating and playing. If you want to see this unique event which is I believe only in Lopburi Thailand you have to come to Lopburi and enjoy seeing the cute and naughty monkeys in Lopburi which is you won't disappoint at all

Note I live in Lopburi for almost 15 year at first the group of the merchant in Lopburi took a monkey as product mascot and led to more income and business ,so they wanted to thanks the monkey by giving food on the table which we call Chinese table (normally for the wedding reception party) and on the table is fruit instead of fish or chicken.

Look closer for monkey

Come to Lopburi or well known for a city of monkey where a visitor can enjoy seeing a thousand city monkey wander around the city in the most natural environment and feel and touch new experience which is you never met before.The visitors can come to Lopburi from BKK. or from Ayuddhaya easily by taking a train for about 2.30 hrs. from BKK. to Lopburi.Not only monkey to see ,but also the ancient places like palace ,and temple for a visitor who want to study about the history and archeology as well.
if you want to look closer for wild monkey than you ever before come to see them in Lopburi and you will never disappointed 555.
Monkey in a prison well...not really could be in the zoo would be sound better like..55 well ..what I would like to tell you is not like this for sure because Lopburi monkey is wild and natural monkey that live in a city and adapted themselves with the people and the city ,however few number of really wild and aggressive monkeys which is known as a monkey hooligan 555.their conduct and behavior are unacceptable like biting ,attacking both people and monkey then local people have a decision to keep them in the cage in the Lopburi zoo for a long time and if then they became good they would get release to live with the group outside again...


if you ever see seen a crazy group of hooligan people in the football game ,you may be interested in the life of hooligan monkeys in Lopburi as well 55

Having dinner in Lopburi

if you a visitor of Lopburi city and saty over night in Lopburi whether a single or a group ,if you want to have a great and nice dinner in Lopburi I would recommend you go to BUA LUANG restaurant which is located on the main road near LOTUS supermarket.
The most famous and wonderful restaurant in Lopburi like now for wonderful dinner with friends and family in such a nice place and warm service atmospheric whereas the price is affordable for everyone from a single dish menu to the extra big table for individual need.
Famous Thai food like TOM YAM KUNG or shrimp soup and various king of Thai food ,chines food and some for a westerner style like beef steak or American fried rice for in stances
The area of the restaurant is very big with a really nice decoration style.The visitor can select to sit in a special room with music and karaoke or sitting in the outdoor for clean air and close to the nature and pet like fish and birds
How to go there

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Point A is Lopburi train station you just follow the blue line along the main road pass SRA KEAW circle ,pass KING NARAI circle and go along the main road pass BIG C supermarket ,then make a U-turn and come back on the same road for about 200 meters then you will get to Point B Bua Lang Restaurant on your left hand side.