Discover Bangkok
Bangkok is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings.Bangkok (Krung Thep) is the capital of Thailand and by far its largest city with an estimated population of over 11 million.
Bangkok is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre.
Bangkok is a huge and modern city humming with nightlife and fervor. Administratively, it is split up into 50 khet (districts), which are further split into 154 khwaeng, but these are more often used in official business and for addresses. Visitors will find the conceptual division below of the main areas more useful for getting around.
Bangkok Districts
Bangkok is a huge and modern city humming with nightlife and fervour.
Administratively, it is split up into 50 districts (เขต khet),
which are further split into 154 subdistricts (แขวง khwaeng),
but these are more often used in official business and for addresses.
Visitors will find the conceptual division below of the main areas more
useful for getting around.
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Bangkok Plans & Maps
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Bangkok District map
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BTS Skytrain and Subway map |
Temples
Bangkok's temples are a unique part of the capital's heart and soul. A visit here would not be complete without seeing at least two of them. The architecture is awe-inspiring and the glittering decoration like no other. Imagine thousands of pieces of colored glass and pottery adorned with intricate structures patek philippe replica gilded in glaring gold - you're...
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Monuments
Architecturally Inspiring And A Fascinating Insight Into Thailand's Rich Culture, Bangkok's Heritage Is Reflected In Its Palaces And Mansions. Bangkok's Number One Attraction, The Grand Palace Is Breathtakingly Exquisite. Shimmering In Gold, Alongside The Temple Of The Emerald Buddha, It Represents The Best In Thai Traditions. After That, Don't Forget To Visit Vimanmek Mansion, The World's Biggest Wooden Building Made From Golden Teak - Fascinating! Take A Closer ...
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Parks And Zoo
Bangkok is not just a big city full of fumes, skyscrapers, malls, traffic and pollution. There are quite a few parks scattered around the city, providing Bangkok residents with uncontaminated air and lots of healthy outdoor activities in lush, landscaped areas. Most parks come with sport facilities such as a tennis court, swimming pool, football rolex replica pitch and other amenities you can take advantage of for a very small f...
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Museums
Bangkok's many museums exhibit some of the most sublime, and strangest, collections of relics you can imagine, giving visitors a wonderful insight into Thailand's colourful culture and unique heritage. Some are housed in buildings just as interesting as their contents, like Kamthieng House, a 19th Century teak house and former abode of a rice farmer, the Bangkok Folk Museum and Jim Thompson's House. The best place to start has to be the National Museum, in Rattana...
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Typical Places
Bangkok is as intoxicating as it is diverse; a melting pot of exotic aromas, interesting sights and visual delights. It's a city with infinite layers which you need to explore to reveal its hidden secrets.
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