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Bangkok just gets better and better, and certainly lives up to its reputation as Events a hot spot in Southeast Asia. The ‘City of Angels’ has funky markets, up market malls, a riverside full of surprises, a vibrant nightlife scene, many fabulous sights and attractions that reflect its unique heritage, and much, much more… Say goodbye to traffic jams - thanks to the city’s modern skytrain and underground systems that cover a large area.
Bangkok’s number one attraction, the Grand Palace is breathtakingly exquisite. Shimmering in gold, alongside the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, it represents the best in Thai traditions.
The long Sukhumvit Road, which changes its name to Ploenchit Road and Rama I Road going west, is Bangkok’s modern commercial core, full of glitzy malls and hotels. The Skytrain intersection at Siam Square is the closest thing Bangkok has to a centre. The town of Bangkok began as a small trading center and port community on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River serving the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the precursor of modern Thailand which existed from 1350 to 1767. After that, don’t forget to visit Vimanmek Mansion, the world’s biggest wooden building made from golden teak - fascinating! Take a closer look at some of the capital’s other cultural gems for an insight into this fascinating city.
