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 National Museum, BangkokThe National Museum houses the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country. It's definitely worth a ...More »
Wat Phra Kaew, BangkokWat Pra Kaew was built to house the Emerald Buddha which was returned to Thailand after Thai...More »
The Grand Palace, BangkokThe Grand Palace was built in 1782 by King Rama I who established Bangkok as Thailand’s new...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
Wat Phananchoeng, AyutthayaThis monastery is located just south of Ayutthaya city on the...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 Phra Si Sanphet, AyutthayaServing as the Royal Monastery from 1350 to 1448, the temple occupies expansive grounds inside the walls of the now-...More »
Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, AyutthayaConstructed during the reign of King Prasat Thong (1629-1656), this riverside palace complex (20km south of Ayutthay...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 »
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 »
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 »
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Siam
Luxurious stays await at Siam Kempinski Bangkok, with multiple pools on landscaped grounds. Steps from Siam Paragon shop...More »
Urbana Langsuan, Bangkok, Siam
Urbana Langsuan, Bangkok is in Bangkok, half a mile from Central World Plaza. It features an infinity swimming pool, fit...More »
Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Siam
Blending Thai hospitality and stylish décor, the award-winning 5-star Pathumwan Princess Hotel is located right next to...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 »
U Place Bangkok, Bangkok
A 5-minute walk from Tewes Market, U Place offers a pleasant contrast from the heritage temples in Bangkok’s historic ...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 »
Le Fenix Sukhumvit, Wattana
Le Fenix offers reasonably-priced accommodations in lively Sukhumvit, near popular entertainment and shopping spots. It ...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 »