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
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 »
The National Museum, BangkokThe National Museum houses the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country. It's definitely worth a ...More »
Jim Thompsons House, BangkokJim Thompson is probably the most mysterious. An American serviceman attached to the O.S.S., he settled in Thailand ...More »
Patpong Night Market, BangkokPatpong is a main nightlife attraction in Bangkok for tourists...More »
Places Around Bangkok
Chao Sam Phraya National Museum, AyutthayaThis two-storey museum houses most of the excavated artifacts from Wat Ratchaburana and other temples across Ayuttha...More »
Buddha Face Tree Wat Phra Mahathat, AyutthayaBuilt in 1374 at the start of the Ayutthaya era, Wat Mahathat...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 »
Wat Phuttai Sawan, AyutthayaBuilt during the reign of King U-Thong (1351–1369), the temple’s principal prang is clearly visible acro...More »
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, AyutthayaServing as the Royal Monastery from 1350 to 1448, the temple occupies expansive grounds inside the walls of the now-...More »
Hotels in Bangkok
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Siam
Luxurious stays await at Siam Kempinski Bangkok, with multiple pools on landscaped grounds. Steps from Siam Paragon shop...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 »
Fraser Suites Sukhumvit - Bangkok, Wattana
On the lively street Sukhumvit 11, Fraser Suites Sukhumvit - Bangkok provides luxurious apartments with modern facilitie...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 »
Grande Centre Point Hotel & Residence Sukhumvit Terminal 21, Sukhumvit
This hotel and residence offers the convenience of direct access to the Sukhumvit MRT and Asoke BTS train stations. Prov...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 »
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 »
Baan Chart, Bangkok
A 2-minute walk from the bustling Khaosan Road and various entertainment options, Baan Chart offers comfortable rooms wi...More »
Khaosan Palace Hotel, Bangkok
Surrounded by historic attractions and entertainment options, Khaosan Palace Hotel offers reasonably-priced accommodatio...More »
Asia Hotel Bangkok, Siam
Directly connected to Ratchathewi BTS Skytrain Station, Asia Hotel Bangkok has an outdoor pool and 6 dining options. It ...More »