 | Bangkok Today Bangkok at the moment is a tourist hot spot. The tourism industry is heavily promoted by the government and people like what Bangkok has to offer. Bangkok is the perfect manifestation of east meets west. Whilst locals party hard in the many clubs, discos and bars and shop till they drop in some of the most modern shopping centers in the world they also are extremely conservative and have deep respect for their traditions and culture evident from the reverence for the Royal family and the religious sites and monuments where they pay homage to Buddha. Bangkok is one of the most famous tourist d |
 | Bangkok back then Bangkok became the capital of Thailand in 1782 and since then has been the most renowned of Thailand's cities. Bangkok has grown particularly since it became the capital with the Thai Royal family commissioning a number of monuments and shrines that now stand and make Bangkok the city that it is. These include the Grand Palace, the National Museum, the Reclining Buddha, the City Pillar Shrine and more modern structures such as the Sky Train Station etc. Initially Bangkok was hardly famous- an obscure trading center meeting the |
 | Amari Boulevard Hotel This hotel has an excellent location; some of Bangkok's best shops and restaurants are located here |  | Grand Hyatt Erawan This is arguably the most luxurious hotel in town. This beautiful building dates back to 1956. This |
 | The Oriental This hotel has had quite a colorful history. It dates back to the 1860s and has played host to some |  | The Sukhothai This hotel is located in the Business District and has its very own distinctive style. The decor is |
 | Baiyoke Sky Hotel This hotel is unique since it is Bangkok's tallest tower and each of its luxurious 658 suites and ro |  | City Lodge These twin lodges are extremely reasonably priced. A major benefit is this lodge's affiliation with |
 | Siam Square Siam Square is a major shopping area of Bangkok. A number of malls and shops are situated here. Thes |  | Sukhumvit Another famous shopping district of Bangkok- the following brands have set up shop here: Al |
 | Emporium This shopping mall is popular amongst the chic and stylish Thai elites. International brands are ava |  | Central Chitlom This department store houses clothing and cosmetics by international as well as local designer |
 | Gaysorn Plaza Gaysorn is Bangkok's ultra-upscale shopping experience and home to a sensational selection of exclus |  | Khao San Road Area Tourists ought to browse through the various shops and stalls that make up the Khao San Road Market. |
 | Bangkok International Film Festival This event has been taking place annually since 1998. It is a competitive festival where new films a |  | Bangkok Jazz Festival This event is held annually. It began in 2003 and attracts all the big names in Jazz amongst the Tha |
 | Phi Ta Kon Festival This festival takes place annually in memory of Buddha. It involves Thais dressing up in costumes to |  | Vertical Marathon This is a famous annual charity event held at the Banyan Tree Bangkok. Enthusiasts climb up over 109 |
 | Amari Midnight Run This festive annual charity event is held every October. It consists of a 6 or 12 kilometer race whi |  | Songkran This is when Thais festively celebrate the New Year according to the Lunar Calendar. Thais party har |
 | The Chinese Restaurant This restaurant serves delicious sea food dishes. The lobster and the crab dishes are especially del |  | May Kaidee This is a very famous restaurant in Bangkok which has its very own clientele. The food is more than | ||||
 | Kuppa This restaurant serves quality Thai and Western dishes as well as delectable desserts.  MBK Food Court | This is a popular food court amongst locals and foreigners alike. With a collection of street food s  Le Normandie | The interior of this restaurant is chic and stylish. The view is stunning with guests being able to  Spice Market | There is nothing bland about this restaurant, neither the interior, nor the food. The decor of this |
 | Fast Facts Location Bangkok is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Thailand Dialing code +662 Emergency numbers Fire: 199 Police: 191 Tourist Police: 1155 Ambulance: 191 Suvarnabhumi Airport: 2723-0000 Ext. 2080-83 Population 9 million approximately Languages Thai, English. Chinese Time zone UTC/GMT + 7 hours Average January temperatures 27 °C Average July temperatures 29 °C Electricity The electric system is 220 volt A C (50 cycles) |
