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Bangkok is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Created
as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present
Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand’s
spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic
centre
Bangkok exceeds 1,500 square kilometres in area and is home to
one-tenth of the country's population. Major tourist attractions
include glittering Buddhist temples, palaces, timeless “Venice
of the East” canal and river scenes, classical dance extravaganzas,
and numerous shopping centres.
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Business Area
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This section is being developed
into a new commercial district containing several big department
stores, office buildings, hotels and a large number of restaurants.
Hotels around Ratchadaphisek area are mostly new built and
gorgeously decorated yet the price is reasonable.
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Shopping Area |
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Shopping in Bangkok is not
limited to one or two major streets. There are many areas
throughout Bangkok affording ample choices and easy access.
The following is just a selection of some of the hotels
in shopping areas
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Temple & Palace
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The most important landmarks
in the City of Angels are the Grand Palace and Temple of
the Emerald Buddha. The Palace is a large walled complex
comprising several buildings dating back 200 years that
are used for specific occasions. The royal temple houses
the most revered Buddha image in Thailand, exquisitely carved
from a block of jade
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