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Real Name: Lew Siffer
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The City of Angels

by nicolaitan - last update: Dec 15, 2005

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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Comments for nicolaitan about Bangkok
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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