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Krung Thep - the Thai name for Bangkok The name Bangkok recalls a small port and commercial center which supplied the capital city of Ayutthaya. When the capital was taken by Burmese forces in the late 18th Century, the Thai capital was moved to Thonburi across the Chao Phya River from today's Bangkok center. Some years later King Rama I built his palace on the site of the current city and named it Krung Thep, the City of Angels. The original village of Bangkok no longer exists. |
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Tips: 25 - Photos: 70 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1 | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
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Mikebb Wed Sep 9, 2009 09:29 UTC
Hi Lew, Returning to Thailand March'10 wit 30 members from our Orchid Society. I see you were busy on your visit , and as usual your tips are excellent. | Yaqui Wed Jul 8, 2009 21:53 UTC
Lew, this a wonderful page. You give such attention to all the details. Love the photographs and you put such wonderful effort in all your pages. Thank you! Hope your having a good day! | Nemorino Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:32 UTC
Amazing story of the Golden Buddha. When I first glanced at the photo I thought he was made of chocolate! | canuck68 Sun Feb 10, 2008 04:29 UTC
Beautiful photos and descriptions. Bangkok looks like an awesome place to visit. |
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