The Rattanakosin Era: The Cradle of Modern Thailand
After the fall of Ayutthaya, which was destroyed by fire and sword by Burmese troops in 1767, it took some time for the shaken Siamese to get their affairs in order again. That the Siamese nation rose from the ashes at all is mainly due to General Taksin and his Chinese allies.
Bangkok the new capital of Thailand
Bangkok is in the top five most visited cities in the world. However, Bangkok has not always been the capital of Thailand.
Chakri Day or the "Big Day" in Thailand
Wednesday, April 6, Chakri Day is celebrated. This is not a celebration in honor of a Buddha event, but the commemoration of the origin of the Chakri dynasty since the year 1782.