Thai cities highlighted (1): Bangkok
Bangkok from the air (Sean Leonard / Shutterstock.com)
In this new series on Thailandblog, we will highlight various cities in Thailand with text and especially images. A selection of defining and iconic photos will give you a good idea of what to expect. Today we start with the capital of Thailand: Bangkok.
Bangkok or Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, the city of the Angels, is a special city in Southeast Asia. Founded in 1782 by King Rama I. This metropolis is home to perhaps 15 million people, although official counts remain at around 8 million. The city is split in half by the Chao Phraya River, which flows into the Gulf of Thailand.
Characteristic of the city are the many canals (Klongs) which have given it the nickname the Venice of the East. Other icons associated with the city are:
- The magnificent temples and palaces.
- The canals and floating markets.
- Shopping walhalla, thanks to the many markets, but also the luxury department stores with top brands.
- A huge gastronomic choice and world famous street food.
- A hot and vibrant nightlife.
There are of course also negative qualifications such as the presence of smog and particulate matter, a daily traffic jam, overcrowding, poverty and noise pollution.
It is mainly the great contrasts that stand out, such as wealth next to poverty and skyscrapers versus dilapidated huts.
A Tuk-Tuk in Chinatown (MR. SUTTICHAI CHALOKUL / Shutterstock.com)
Chao Phraya River
Traffic Chaos (DeltaOFF / Shutterstock.com)
The GrandPalace
The BTS Skytrain
Exciting nightlife
Shop till you drop
World famous street food
This too is Bangkok: poverty in the slums (flydragon / Shutterstock.com)
About this blogger
-
Known as Khun Peter (62), lives alternately in Apeldoorn and Pattaya. In a relationship with Kanchana for 14 years. Not yet retired, have my own company, something with insurance. Crazy about animals, especially dogs and music.
Enough hobbies, but unfortunately little time: writing for Thailandblog, fitness, health and nutrition, shooting sports, chatting with friends and some other oddities.
Read the latest articles here
EconomyJanuary 15 2025Thailand to reach highest investment level in a decade in 2024
ResearchJanuary 15 2025Research shows: Dutch people prefer to save on health than on vacation
News from ThailandJanuary 15 2025Thailand makes visa program more attractive for international experts
News from ThailandJanuary 15 2025China bans import of durian from Thailand over banned chemicals
Totally top weather, like I'm there. Simply delicious.