In Tha Rae sub-district in Sakhon Nakhon the majority of people are Christians. It has been this way for nearly 130 years. With 50,000 Christians in this area, Christmas is a very big event with parades & of course Christmas Mass.
A great place near Bangkok to enjoy the sea breeze is Bang Pu Seaside Resort. This is in Samut Prakan Province. It is really a R&R for the Thai Army but the public can come and enjoy the facilities. It is best to come at the end of the day when it is cooler. Between November and March there are also thousands of migratory seagulls.
The elephants were busy in Ayutthaya today with many tourists wanting a ride around the ruins. This costs 400 Baht for 20 minutes or 500 Baht for 30 minutes.