BANGKOK

Bangkok (The city of angels) is the Capital of Thailand, the population is estimated above 6,5 million. In 1767 after the Burmese invasion of Ayutthaya, King Taksin founded Bangkok. King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke however gave the city it's ceremonial name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon.


Over the last few decades, Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok, has changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city.  Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never colonised and thus kept its unique culture and heritage intact. Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of Thailand’s gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis.  This great city has had astounding success in combining the ancient and the modern  world.

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Bangkok has a great number of attractions to offer.  The city has over  400 Buddhist temples, beautifull palaces, numerous shopping centres and local markets. For those who love peaceful atmosphere and observe the traditional way of life on and by the water, Bangkok has quite a lot to offer. The easiest way is taking a Chao Phraya River express boat. There are also several canal routes by long-tail boat which offer a great  scenery with stops at old temples which are scattered along all canals.



The Chatuchack Weekend Market. is on Phahom Yothin Road in the south part of Chatuchack Park, the market offers an enormous variety of goods, from second-hand books, handicrafts and products from all regions of Thailand, like silk or antiques to fresh products, accessories, ceramics, plants, and even pets. At this market there are approximately 15,000 stalls.

Temples and museums

Grand Palace, The Royal Palace
Wat Pra Kaew the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Wat Po founded in the 17th century is one of the oldest temples in Bangkok
Wat Chakrawat one of the biggest monasteries
Wat Saket temple The Golden Mount

National Museum
National Gallery Museum traditional and contemporary art
Royal Barge National Museum

Shopping

Markets

Pratunam Market garments
Patpong Road
Narayanaphand handicraft market
Chatuchak Weekend Market one of the largest markets in the world.

Shopping malls

The Siam Paragon its very huge
The Emporium Sukhumvit Soi 24
MBK Shopping Mall popular for locals
Central Plaza
Central City

Getting around in Bangkok

TAXI a taxi with meter are a one of the easiest ways of transportation be sure that the driver uses the meter.

TUK-TUK in Bangkok for tourists not desirable, they try to take you to tailors and jewellery shops.

BUS a cheap way of transportation but can be very crowded.

SKY-TRAIN a perfect way of transportation.

SUBWAY a perfect way of transportation.

CANAL TAXI a cheap way of transportation watch out when get on and of the boat.