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April 26:
Departure by China Airlines to Bangkok.
April 27:
Arrival in Bangkok, transfer to the Amari Watergate Hotel.
Rehearsal in the Ballroom.
Diner at the Baiyoke Skytower.
April 28:
Rehearsal in the Ballroom.
Concert to celebrate the Dutch 'Koninginnedag' (Queen's Birthday).
April 29:
Matinee concert in the Ballroom, organized by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (BSO).
Classical concert in the Ballroom for Embassies, CEOs and other VIP's.
April 30:
Visits to the Grand Palace and the Wat Phra Keo temple in Bangkok.
Boattrip by longtail express boat and a trip over the Chao Phya river and through the klongs (narrow canals) of Bangkok.
Diner at the Phiman restaurant with traditional Thai dances.
May 1:
Departure from Bangkok.
Our first stop will be at the Baan Don Wai market and we'll make a tour on the Thai Chi river, continuing on to Kanchanaburi on the River Kwai.
45 minute trip on the Death Railway.
Dinnercruise on the River Kwai.
May 2:
Visit to Ayuthaya.
Visit to Wat Sri Samphet temple and the nearby ruines.
Citytour and "Ayuthaya by Night".
May 3:
Visit to Bang Pa Inn, the summer residence of the royal family.
Continuing on to Phitsanuloke, a visit to the Wat Mahatat, a temple which has (according to the experts) the most beautiful Budha statue in Thailand.
May 4:
Continuing to Chiang Mai.
First a stop at Sukothai, then on to Chiang Mai, also known as the "Rose of the North".
For the Dutch: Memorial Evening.
May 5:
Visit to one of the nicest elephant farms in Thailand "Chiang Dao".
Lunch at an orchid farm.
Visit to Sankhampaeng, a street filled with traditional crafts.
Diner at the river.
May 6:
Visit to the Ban Kwai Thai buffalo camp.
Visit to the "Wat Phra Doi Suthep" temple.
May 7:
Flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok.
Afternoon off.
May 8:
Rehearsal.
Classical concert to celebrate her Royal Highness Princess Karayani Wattana's birthday
at the Thai Cultural Center.
May 9:
Rehearsal.
Popular concert with special guest at the Thai Cultural Center.
Farewell party at the Watergate Hotel.
May 10:
Cycling through Bangkok!
Transfer to the airport for the return flight per China Airlines.
May 11:
Arrival in Amsterdam.