-- Wat Pho or Temple of the Reclining Buddha

After winding through the Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road, the Torch Relay will pass Wat Pho, or The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, one of the most visited site or temple in Bangkok.

Located behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace, The temple of the Reclining Buddha is the largest temple in Bangkok and named for its huge reclining Buddha measuring 46 meters long and covered in gold leaf. The Buddha's feet alone are three meters long.

-- The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha

Dated back to 1782, the Grand Palace has been the official residence for the Thai monarchs for over 150 years until the present King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)decided to open the Grand Palace complex for public. Today it becomes the a must-see heritage site for foreign tourists who visit Bangkok.

Most important buildings inside the complex include the Chakri Mahaprasat Hall, used by the Royals until today to receive distinguished guests and hold important ceremonies, and "Wat Phra Kaew" or Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which houses the country's sacred patron -- the Emerald Buddha and is the most worshiped temple in Thailand.

-- Ratchadamnoen Avenue

Beginning from the Grand Palace, the torch will be carried onto the Ratchadamnoen Avenue, the most prominent avenue in Bangkok, as Champ Elysee in Paris and Chang'an Avenue in Beijing.

The avenue, built in 1899 during the reign of King Rama V, is divided into the three stretches of Ratchadamnoen Nai (inner) Avenue near the Grand Palace, the Klang (central) Avenue and Nok (outer) Avenue.

On the west side of Ratchadamnoen Nai Avenue is Sanam Luang (Royal Field Square), a vast open yard for various kinds of rallies, ceremonies, performances and for daily public recreation and relaxation. The east side is featured by the City Pillar Shrine.

The Klang Ratchadamnoen Avenue is lined with cafes, restaurants, and government buildings, broad sidewalks and park benches, with the Democracy Monument at the end being the most notable landmark.

On the west side of the Nok Rathadamnoen Avenue stands the United Nations' regional arm in Asia-- the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), also a venue for UN-related international conferences.

-- Democracy Monument

The Democracy Monument was erected in 1939 to commemorate the 24 June 1932 coup which changed the face of Thai politics for years to come.

The 1932 coup marked the end of more than 150 years' absolute monarchy in the kingdom and the usher-in of the constitutional monarchy system that has governed the country until today.

The monument was a work by an Italian artist and sculptor, Corrado Feroci, who designed the four winged-shaped columns arching inwards to signify the freedom and rights of the people.

The original 1932 Constitution, the country's first constitution, is kept in a pedestal surrounded by the four columns.

Since its establishment, the Democracy Monument has been a frequent venue and witness for demonstrations and rights movement throughout Thai political history.