Bangkok Introduction

         Bangkok, the official name of Krung Thep Maha Nakhorn, is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities.
        
         Bangkok, the capital of thailand is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya river. It is the political, commercial, cultural, spiritual, education and diplomatic a Centre of the country.
        
         In 1767, when the Thai capital of Ayutthaya fell to the Burmese, the Royal family established a new capital in Thonburi, on the ewst bank of the Chao Phraya river. In 1782 King Rama I east bank of the Chao Phraya and named the new capital "Krunk Thep" (City of Angels).
        
         Bangkok is one of the fastest growing, most economically dynamic and social progressive cities in the East Asia and the capital with population estimated at around 9-10 milion.
        
        Nowaday,s Bangkok can be divided into main geographic areas of follows:
        The riverside to the city,s east is Silom, Siam and Sukhumvit, young Thais and Keen Shoppers head to the area around Siam Square, Siam Centerpoint, Ma Bunkhrong and World Trade Center etc. Heading east along Ploenchit road and Sukhumvit road, there is plenty of shopping which spring up around the beginning of Sukhumvit and stretch Soi Asoke, Centre Chidlom and Emporium. The Ekamai, the Eastern bus terminal is of located on Soi Ekamai very close to the Science centre of Education.
       
         Central Bangkok is the Siam Square district of the city. This is Bangkok,s most western feeling shopping district. Pratunam next to Silom is also great for shopping. Sukhunvit road is night time heart of Bangkok.
        
         Dusit District also offers plenty of tourist attractions: Vimanmek Palace, Wat Benchamabophit and Dusit Zoo found here.
        
         Northern Bangkok,s highlife for tourists is Chatuchak weekend market, best reached by catching the Sky-Train. Mor Chit bus terminal is located at the same stop. Don Muang, Bangkok's international airport 15 km. future north. The Don Muang has been being moved to Suwannaphum airport. It has just experienced of Its latest Suwannaphum airport to the opening of the new airport in 2006.
        
         Sathorn, Silom area is a financial district. The area has a number of Embassies and hotels such as Sukhothai hotel, dusit Thani hotel, if you reach west along Sathorn or Silom, you'll come to Charoen Krung road and the Chao Phraya riverside agin. This riverside is popular hotel area, the city's beast hotels including the Oriental hotel, the best hotel in the world, the Shangrila and the Royal Orchid Sheraton.
        
         North along the river's way is Chinatown, Pahurat and Indian district. Here you'll find Wat Trimit, the Gloden Buddha is head over to Chinatown where you can gaze upon a nine feet tall the Buddha statue, weighing more than five tons. This attraction is believed to be the world,s largest solid gold Buddha statue.

         Ratanakosin Island is the most heavily visited area, Bangkok's old city lying on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya irver. Here you'll find historical architecture such as the Grand palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Wat Maha That, The Glolde Mount, Wat Suthat and Wat Ratchanaddaram etc. The city's founding pillar is found in this distric including the National Museum, National theatre and the Sanam Luang area is the Political capital of Thailand.

         Backpackers head to the banglamphu and The wat areas, behind the Democracy Monument, with guesthouses and cheap restaurants.

         You may want to visit to Bangkok. You may choose to attend a Thai Kick-boxing Match where you may lose youself with all of the available displays.

         Bangkok Attractions: There are many attractions for you to experience while traveling about Bangkok. Sometimes, you may want to book a tour, so that you can catch all of the sites This is anadvance as you can go and see in more details those sights that particularly appealed to you.

         There are lots of tours: You can take in Bangkok, Maybe you would like to experience a boat tour, you could take along tail water taxi for about 300-500 bath per an hour. To start Tha Chang Ferry Pier near the Grand palace to enjoy khlong Bamgkok Noi and Bangkok Yai and the Royal Barges etc.

         The Grand Palace is attraction for you to explore. You could easily spend the whole day touring the ground including the Emerald Buddha and the Throne rooms etc.

         Wat Pho is located next the Grand Palace and houses a gold plasted reclining Buddha which is measured as being over 120 feet long.

         Bangkok Nightlife is plenty of choices to choos in the entertainment deparment when you visit Bangkok. You can experience the city's Jazz bars, Cabaret, theatre and dance. You may choose to enjoiy a nice evning cocktail which can be found at many lobby bars etc.

         Bangkok Transport: Public buses are plentiful and cheap with minimum fares of 6-8 bath to most destinations within metropolitan Bangkok. Air conditioned buses have minimum and maximum fares 10-20 bath respectively.

         Taxi-Mater has become very convenient for visitors to welcome them and goto destination. The Taxi charges a minimum of 35 bath for the first 2 kilometres and approximately 5 bath per kilometre after there.

         Sky-Trains are designed to high intrenational standards. Doors open and close automatically. BTS sky-trains connect Bangkok's leading hotels and major shopping areas such as Ratchaprasong, Silom and Ploenchit etc. Please be aware that the sky-train may approach the platform anytime and from any direction.

         Tuk-Tuk are three-wheeled automobiles best used for covering short distances. The Tuk-Tuks are considered as a faster mode transport. Minimun fares for journeys are of up to approximately 25-40 bath.

         Ferry Services are traveling by ferry. A fun way to cross the Chao Phraya river operates a regular boat service up and down Chao Phraya river.

         Chao Phraya express boat operates a regular boat  service up and down river. Fares are very cheap. The new Chao phraya Tourist boat uses more comfortable boats serving just those piers of interest to the tourists.

         Bangkok Travel Guide: When visiting Bangkok, keep in your mind that the National language is Thai atone language with its own alphabet. You may find many Thais who speak enough English for you to communicate with.

         When visiting the grand Palace and most Buddhist temples, one must be dressed respectfully: No shorts, no open shoulder shirts and sandals are permitted.

         The most Bangkok Citizens are quite formal, especially in regard to the manner of dress. One must be dressed appropriately to get into most indoor venues.

         Thais are almost always Buddhist, reflecting the strong cultural influence from Buddhism. Bangkok is full of small reminders of strong infuence of Thai Buddhism caross all societal lavel.

         Most Bangkok residents are Thai, though many are immigrants from China. The Chinese must chang their name to a Thai name, usually incoporating their original family name.

         Bangkok Jam Traffic (Rot-Tid) is Legendary and new transport development like extend freeway, sky-train serving centeal Bangkok and underground is near completion.