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 Thompson is probably the most mysterious. An American serviceman attached to the O.S.S., he settled in Thailand ...More »

The Grand Palace was built in 1782 by King Rama I who established Bangkok as Thailand’s new...More »

Wat Pra Kaew was built to house the Emerald Buddha which was returned to Thailand after Thai...More »

Patpong is a main nightlife attraction in Bangkok for tourists...More »

The National Museum houses the largest collection of Thai art and artifacts in the country. It's definitely worth a ...More »
Places Around Bangkok

One of the best-preserved ancient royal monasteries, situated just before the eastern entrance to the inner city, th...More »

This monastery is located just south of Ayutthaya city on the...More »

This two-storey museum houses most of the excavated artifacts from Wat Ratchaburana and other temples across Ayuttha...More »

Ayutthaya is home to Thailand’s most skilled boat builders. In the past, the city had more klongs (canals) tha...More »

The Ayutthaya Historical Park was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1991. The park ...More »
Hotels in Bangkok

On the lively street Sukhumvit 11, Fraser Suites Sukhumvit - Bangkok provides luxurious apartments with modern facilitie...More »

Towering over trendy Sukhumvit, the iconic S31 offers modern 5-star accommodations with iPod docks and free 30 minute in...More »

Housed in a modern building with floor-to-ceiling windows, Shama Sukhumvit Serviced Apartments is in Sukhumvit 2. It fea...More »

A short walk from Chidlom BTS Skytrain Station and Central Chidlom mall, Hotel Muse Bangkok Langsuan - MGallery Collecti...More »

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

Surrounded by culture and activity, Rambuttri Village Plaza is located in Bangkok’s historic Rattanakosin District, a ...More »

New World City Hotel is conveniently located in central Bangkok, a 10 minute walk from Banglamphu Shopping Area and Khao...More »

Glow Trinity Silom is conveniently in downtown Bangkok, just a 5-minute walk from Chong Nonsi BTS Skytrain Station. Its ...More »

Located in the Banglampu shopping area, Villa Cha-Cha is a short walk from the lively Khaosan Road. Featuring modern Tha...More »

Furnished with Thai golden teak, the Old Bangkok Inn offers rooms that are individually appointed with heirloom furnitur...More »