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Bangkok is the largest city in Thailand, as well as being
it's capital and main port. It is the cultural, educational, political and
economic center of Thailand, as well as being the only metropolis. Bangkok
has grown and expanded to include the area Thon Buri, which had at one point
been the capital of Siam, and the combined area is commonly known as Krung Thep
Mahanakhon. The area of Bangkok, including Thon Buri and other provinces,
is just over 1,568 square kilometers.
The population of Bangkok is close to 9 million people. This very highly
populated city is currently faced with pollution problems in addition to traffic
congestion and critical housing shortages... More
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Bangkok
- Old and New
Joyfully exuberant,
Bangkok embraces modern development and present an initial picture of
thrusting office towers; of world-class hotels offering deluxe
comforts; of glittering shopping plazas; of restaurants serving
Thailand's acclaimed spicy specialties, as well as virtually all other
great cuisines East and West; of entertainment spots where the fare
ranges from classical Thai dance to modern jazz.
Amazingly, in the midst
of this dynamic modern world, Bangkok miraculously manages to preserve
its cultural heritage to a marked degree. In the soaring roofs
and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city's many historic
temples - Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other
evocative shrines - the visitor is presented with a picture of
classical oriental wonder. In addition, contained within
Bangkok's monuments and sights are treasures of the nation's artistic
and cultural endeavor that typify the land and the people.
The influence of the
past is not limited to major monuments and it continues to color daily
life. Files of saffron-robed monks making their early morning
alms round, for example, present a scene essentially unaltered by the
passing of time. Today's backdrop of high-rise buildings only
adds wonder to this and other traditional sights from which the city
continues to draw definition.
Ultimately, it is from
the people that Bangkok derives its unique flavor. Fun-loving
and easy going, the people possess a rare tolerance which imbues the
city with a real sense of freedom. It may appear at times
hectic, yet what finally comes across is Bangkok's good natured
acceptance of life with all its idiosyncrasies.
Thailand's "City
of Angels" is, indeed, a ... place where possibilities are
limited only by the imagination. You'll marvel at the glories of
the past, and delight in the golden opportunities of the present.
Information
provided by the Thai Embassy
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Country
: Thailand
Population
: 9 million
Area : approximately 23 miles (37 km).
Temperatures : 26
to 30 degrees C
Currency : Thai Baht
Languages : Thai |
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