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 Bangkok
at a glance
Bangkok is undoubtedly one of the most exciting cities in the
world. It has a lot to offer in terms of culture, shopping, great restaurants and it is the main gateway for the rest of Thailand and Southeast
Asia. Bangkok, known to the Thais as "Krungthep", meaning the City of Angels, was established in 1782 by King Rama I as the capital of
Siam. Over the past two centuries, it has developed into a great metropolis with a population of over eight
million. Like other modern cities in the world, Bangkok boasts lots of massive buildings, numerous luxurious hotels, shopping centers, and a modern international
airport. In Bangkok, you will find some of the most exclusive hotels, including the Oriental, the Regent and the
Sukothai, as well some beautiful scenery along the banks of the Chao Praya River - orange-robed monks waiting for the riverboat and when the sun sets you see a beautiful reflection over the golden rooftops of the Grand Palace and Wat
Po. Most people when they hear "Bangkok" think of it as a shopping paradise and they are right! In the last 2 years it become even cheaper for the tourist with the sliding Thai
Baht. Despite its modernization, Bangkok has still retained its traditional
charm. It is a mixture of East and West, the ancient and the modern. Its surface has taken on the look of the present time, while underneath the old ways are much alive in Thais' everyday
life. So, despite its modernization, arts, architecture, religion, and other aspects of the culture of the Thai people remain....
Follow our footsteps and you will discover the greatest places in Bangkok!!!
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