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| Bangkok-Thailand Overview |
Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It is now the country's spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial and educational hub. It covers an area of more than 1,500 square kilometres, and it is home to approximatlely ten million people or more than 10% of the country's population.
Over the last few decades, Thailand's capital city, Bangkok ( World Best city for traveler 2008 ), has changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from other big cities, but also a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions. Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never colonised and thus kept its unique culture and heritage intact. Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis. This great city has had astounding success in combining the ancient and modern world.
For tourists, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with 400 glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and fascination, magnificent palaces, classical dance extravaganzas, numerous shopping centres and traditional ways of life, especially along the "Venice of the East" timeless canals and the Chao Phraya River of the "River of Kings" winding through the city. It is worth taking a trip along its waters before exploring further into different canals to take a glimpse of old Bangkok.
Useful tourist information on Bangkok can be obtained from the official website of the Bangkok Tourism Division : http://www.bangkoktourist.com Provided by Tourism Authority of Thailand http://www.tat.or.th
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Muay Thai
Thai hereditary distinguished Art of fighting which succeed for along centuries is Muay Thai. Usually fighters have to use their parts of the body to defend such as hands, feet, knees elbows and head, which is known as "Nawa Awut" (Nine weapons). Furthermore, to be the most efficient they need to combine with souls, spirits, incantations, music’s, literatures, virtues and manners. More |
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| RECOMMENDED BANGKOK HOTELS |
Pratunam
Amari Watergate
This 5-star property features a fine selection of restaurants and recreational choices. A short walk from the mega malls of Bangkok. |
Silom
Dusit Thani Hotel Bangkok
Providing 511 spacious rooms, the popular hotel is in the heart of Bangkok’s
shopping centers and night markets. |
River Side + BTS
Shangri-la Hotel Bangkok
The Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok stands on the banks of the historic Chao Phraya
River, providing easy access...
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