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Bangkok, Thailand's capital. Founded in 1782 by King Rama I and located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. It is the capital in every sense of the word. It is where the Royal Family resides, it is also the seat of government and administration, and it is the focal point for virtually all major industrial, commercial and financial activities. It is the country's main port and home to one tenth of the Kingdom's population.
Bangkok is the usual gateway for most travellers, and you should plan on three or five days in the capital. This should allow sufficient time for seeing the major sights such as the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Vimanmek Mansion. Perhaps also a trip along the Chao Phraya River or a shopping jaunt to Chatuchak Weekend Market. |
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mili_143 Sat Mar 8, 2008 16:07 UTC
Hi Norain, I will be there on 11th april for celebrating songkran festival in bkk. Hope to see you there on this great moment. Milind | Tijavi Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:32 UTC
Hi Norain, thanks for visiting and your comment on my Luxor page. Have a nice weekend! | zin Fri May 5, 2006 12:25 UTC
Yes Norain, I enjoyed the SonKran in Thailand. I hope you are fine, regards, Zin | etfromnc Fri Dec 9, 2005 22:11 UTC
I hope that you had a very delightful birthday and are now very peacefully resting after all of the festivities. We only spent parts of two days in Bangkok but I did love Thailand and hope to return. |
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