Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and is the one  of the largest cities in Southeast Asian area. Bangkok is located in the middle of Thailand. And is full of vigor everyday as the center of it's culture, commerce, information and fashion. The Kingdom of Thailand, it's royal palaces are located in Bangkok, too.
Almost all of the tourists coming to Thailand chose to visit Bangkok and experience many faces; crowds of people, famous traffic jams, exciting and somehow naughty nightlife, reasonable shopping, world class hospitality- kingdom of smiles, exotic and oriental asian products, spicy Thai food and etc. As I mentioned, Bangkok has been attractive tourist both inside Thailand and abroad.
 The capital city Bangkok, it's often called "the city of Angel" and " the city of smile". Bangkok is named after the tree Spondias magnifera. Bangkok is famous its name worldwidely but it is used mainly by foreigner. Local thai people call it Krungthep in Thai. Actually Kruntep is shortened it's full name. Krungtheep's full name is [Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit]. Local school children are taught the full name with its song, although few can explain its meaning because many of the words are archaic. The name Krungthep is given the name when the capital established at the 18th century.
Bangkok Sights
Giant Swing
 In the past, the Giant Swing was used in the Tri-Yampawai, the Brahmin religious ceremony. The rite was performed as to pay homage to Shiva God as to commemorate the God's annual visit to the earth. The ceremony was finally cancelled in 1935 during the reign of King Rama VII.
Siam Niramit
 Siam Niramit is a one-of-a-kind cultural theme complex offerring a world-class spectacular performance in a 2000-seat theatre.
Wat Benchamabophit
 The interior crossbeams are decorated with lacquer and gold. The walls of the spacious inner courtyard are lined with a large collection of bronze Buddha images. The canal in front and to the left hand side has ornate bridges.
Bangkok Facts
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Currency |
Dial |
Time Zone |
Plugs |
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Baht |
+66 |
GMT/UTC +7 (Bangkok Standard Time) |
220V 50Hz |
Bangkok Photo
Bangkok Restaurant
Kin Lom Chom Saphan Restaurant
Address : 11/6 Soi Samsen 3, Samsen Road, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Telephone : 0 2628 8382
Basilico
Address : 8 Sukhumvit Soi 33 ( Phrom Phong BTS Station), Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Vadhana, Bangkok
Telephone : 0 2662 2323
That's it
Address : 126 Saladaeng Soi 1 , Silom Road, Khet Sathon, Bangkok
Telephone : 0 2238 3328
Goodview Bar and Restaurant
Address : 2525 Charoen Krung Road, Khet Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok
Telephone : 0 2689 1393-7
In Love
Address : 2/1 Krung Kasem Road, Khwaeng Sam Phraya, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Telephone : 0 2281 2900
Maha Naka
Address : 2 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 29 Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nua, Khet Khlong Toei, Bangkok
Telephone : 0 2662 3060
How to get to Bangkok
BUS
Public buses are plentiful and cheap, with a minimum fare of 7 baht to most destinations within metropolitan Bangkok. Air-conditioned buses have minimum and maximum fares of 10 and 22 baht, respectively. Air-conditioned micro-buses charge a flat fare of 25 baht all routes. A Bus Route Map is available at bookshops and the TAT office. Visit www.bmta.co.th for more information on Bangkok’s public buses.
TAXI Taxis cruising city streets are metred. They charge a minimum of 35 baht for the first 3 kilometres, and approximately 5 baht per kilometre thereafter. Make sure you have change, as taxi drivers often dont! Passengers must pay tolls in the case of using an expressway.
TUK-TUKS These three-wheeled open-air motorised taxis are popular for short journeys. Fares must be bargained in advance. Minimum fares, for journeys of up to 3 kilometres, are approximately 30 baht.
BTS Sky Trains BTS sky trains ply along Sukhumvit, Silom and Phahonyothin roads. The routes connect Bangkoks leading hotels and major shopping areas such as Siam Square, Silom, Ratchaprasong and Chatuchak Weekend Market. The fare ranges from 10-40 baht according to the distance. For more information, contact the Bangkok Mass Transit System at tel: 0 2617 7300 or visit www.bts.co.th
Subway (Metro) The city’s subway system, or MRT, connects many of the top tourist attractions with the accommodation areas, markets, and the business district. Fares range from 14 to 36 baht. The trains run from 6 a.m. to midnight, daily. For more information, visit www.bangkokmetro.co.th
Boat Taxis that are even more unusual, though equally convenient, are the river taxis that ply the Chao Phraya River. Some are just cross river ferries, but others serve the many landing stages on both banks and cover a route that goes up as far as the northern suburb of Nonthaburi.
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