The Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew
The most sacred Buddha statue in Thailand is the Emerald Buddha. The statue can be admired in the central ubosoth of Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok.
Bangkok will not captivate you at first sight. In fact, 'you like it or you hate it'. And to sharpen the picture even more, Bangkok stinks, is polluted, dilapidated, noisy, cramped, chaotic and busy. Very busy even.
Grand Palace in Bangkok, a 'must see' for tourists
Anyone who goes to Thailand for the first time and stays in Bangkok for a few days cannot avoid it: a visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
15 places in Thailand you must see
Culture, nature, beach, ancient temples and cities, but also exotic markets: in Thailand everyone will find something to their liking. You must have seen the 15 hotspots below.
Grand Palace, an icon in Bangkok (video)
The Grand Palace, the former royal palace, is a must see. This riverside beacon in the center of the city consists of buildings from different times. The Wat Phra Kaeo is located in the same complex.
Chao Phraya River – Bangkok (video)
For centuries, the Chao Phraya River has been an important passage for the people of Thailand. The origin of the river is 370 kilometers north of Nakhon Sawan province. The Chao Phraya is one of the largest and most important rivers in Thailand.
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo in Bangkok
I don't want to withhold this beautiful photo of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. When darkness falls, the complex is beautifully lit and the whole thing looks like a fairytale.
You can't go around Bangkok….
The Thai capital, often called Krung Thep (City of Angels) by Thais, is a clear example of 'fascinating chaos'. You love it or you hate it. It is an urban conglomerate where absolutely everything can be done and obtained.
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.
Tourist hotspots in Bangkok (video)
A beautiful video in HD quality. It gives a good picture of Bangkok and its various 'tourist hotspots'.