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Thais call their Funds, Krung Tep Macha Nagon, which means the City of Angels, the Great Capital, or, Soon, the Krungtep.

Bangkok ("Palace of the Gods was built by the Gods in Heaven") is a town with the longest title among other cities in the world. It was founded in the late 17th century by King Rama the First. The city combines respect for historical traditions and the influence of industrial advancement. Bangkok is situated on the plains with rivers and canals, so it’s known as the Venice of the East. A component of the canals has been leveled to build streets and skyscrapers, still it’s possible to take a boat ride along those which are left.

If the counter isn’t accessible, you should discuss the cost of the trip beforehand. Tuk-tuk has become the most common way of transportation in Bangkok. This is a convertible car with a couch for those passengers. When driving it generates a hard-to-imitate sound for which it obtained its name. The fare is negotiated in advance and you need to firmly stick to it in the conclusion of the trip.

Attractions in Bangkok

Some people today believe that the town is boring and dusty. But in case you decide to not just waste your time at the hotel area one and undertake a little journey (even by foot), all doubts will vanish. There are many places to see, reachable from any of major Bangkok hotels: above 400 temples, and in town you may see historic monuments. When visiting the royal palaces and temples it is suggested to take shoes off, your laundry must comply with certain rules with the skirt covering the knees, trousers, covered shoulders. At the entry to every temple you’ll be able to rent out proper clothing. Shoppers can expect to be busy in Bangkok. You may actually spend ages in shopping malls, stores, markets and shops. Along with the typical souvenirs you can buy Thai silkjewelry, posts made from teak wood, bronze and ceramic.

The temple of the Emerald Buddha

The Royal Palace is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaev), it symbolizes the Key religious building in

Bangkok . A 60-centimeter Emerald Buddha is worshipped as the main shrine in Thailand. It’s made from one piece of jade, and clothes are of pure gold. In reality, there are just three of the Buddhas and just one of them is exhibited based on the season. In the Royal Palace just a couple of throne halls are open to the public (daily 8:30 to 15:30), some are still utilized to receive foreign delegations.

Reclining Buddha Temple (daily 8:00 to 17:00) is the famous and largest in Bangkok, was constructed from the late 17th – early 18th centuries. It’s a 46-meter high gilded statue of the reclining Buddha with feet made from pearl where all of the Thai kingdom is portrayed.

The best time to visit is the day when the 82-meter pagoda is illuminated by spotlights in the spring and in summer time light shows are arranged, telling you in Thai and English about the history of the temple.

Democracy Monument was erected in honor of the events of early 1990 when the nation went through a military coup. At that point the civil society took over the military, for the first time in the history of Thailand.