Bangkok, Bangkok Thailand
(Bangkok is also known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon)
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Bangkok Tourism & Travel Guide
Bangkok is the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, meaning "city of angels" for short, it was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It came to the forefront of Siam when it was given the status as the capital city in 1768 after the burning of Ayutthaya. However, the current Rattanakosin Kingdom did not begin until 1782 when the capital was moved across the river by Rama ...
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Things to do in Bangkok
Jim Thompsons House, BangkokJim Thompson is probably the most mysterious. An American serviceman attached to the O.S.S., he settled in Thailand ...More »
The Grand Palace, BangkokThe Grand Palace was built in 1782 by King Rama I who established Bangkok as Thailand’s new...More »
Wat Phra Kaew, BangkokWat Pra Kaew was built to house the Emerald Buddha which was returned to Thailand after Thai...More »
Patpong Night Market, BangkokPatpong is a main nightlife attraction in Bangkok for tourists...More »
The National Museum, BangkokThe National Museum houses the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country. It's definitely worth a ...More »
Places Around Bangkok
Wat Yai Chaimongkol, AyutthayaOne of the best-preserved ancient royal monasteries, situated just before the eastern entrance to the inner city, th...More »
Wat Phananchoeng, AyutthayaThis monastery is located just south of Ayutthaya city on the...More »
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, AyutthayaThis two-storey museum houses most of the excavated artifacts from Wat Ratchaburana and other temples across Ayuttha...More »
Thai Boat Museum, AyutthayaAyutthaya is home to Thailand’s most skilled boat builders. In the past, the city had more klongs (canals) tha...More »
Ayutthaya Historical Park, AyutthayaThe Ayutthaya Historical Park was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. The park ...More »
Hotels in Bangkok
Fraser Suites Sukhumvit - Bangkok, Wattana
On the lively street Sukhumvit 11, Fraser Suites Sukhumvit - Bangkok provides luxurious apartments with modern facilitie...More »
S31 Sukhumvit Hotel, Sukhumvit
Towering over trendy Sukhumvit, the iconic S31 offers modern 5-star accommodations with iPod docks and free 30 minute in...More »
Shama Sukhumvit Serviced Apartment, Sukhumvit
Housed in a modern building with floor-to-ceiling windows, Shama Sukhumvit Serviced Apartments is in Sukhumvit 2. It fea...More »
Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan - MGallery Collection, Siam
A short walk from Chidlom BTS Skytrain Station and Central Chidlom mall, Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan - MGallery Collecti...More »
Dream Bangkok, Wattana
A 5 minute walk from Sukhumvit MRT station, Dream Bangkok is on Sukhumvit 15. It offers a rooftop swimming pool, spa and...More »
Budget Hotels Bangkok
Rambuttri Village Plaza, Bangkok
Surrounded by culture and activity, Rambuttri Village Plaza is located in Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin District, a ...More »
New World City Hotel, Bangkok
New World City Hotel is conveniently located in central Bangkok, a 10 minute walk from Banglamphu Shopping Area and Khao...More »
Glow Trinity Silom, Siam
Glow Trinity Silom is conveniently in downtown Bangkok, just a 5-minute walk from Chong Nonsi BTS Skytrain Station. Its ...More »
Villa Cha-Cha, Bangkok
Located in the Banglampu shopping area, Villa Cha-Cha is a short walk from the lively Khaosan Road. Featuring modern Tha...More »
Old Bangkok Inn, Bangkok
Furnished with Thai golden teak, the Old Bangkok Inn offers rooms that are individually appointed with heirloom furnitur...More »