Thailand becomes one of the most popular tourist destinations with over 10 million tourists visiting in the year 2010. Since there are various kind of tourist attractions such as cultural, natural, historical, nightlife and shopping place with the low expense for tourists, Thailand was named as the worthiest place for travelling. Therefore, the number of tourist has grown every year. However, many of tourist places in Thailand are located in Bangkok especially historical, cultural, shopping and nightlife place.
Two hundred years of history, Bangkok is not only the capital of Thailand but it is also an alive and very diverse metropolis. It is a good blending between modern and original culture. Many people from other parts of Thailand and other nationalities from various cultures and religious stay together peacefully
Established by King Rama I in the year 1782, After King Taksin of Thonburi died, by King Rama I’s order, the capital was moved to another side of Chaopraya River. Temple of Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and The Grand Palace were built near the river bank. At this position, he thought that it was easier to protect the capital from enemy than it was at another river side. Moreover, he ordered to dig canals around the capital area which was known as the old Bangkok area because of the security reason. That was why later Bangkok was named by westerners as Eastern Venice because there were many canals around the town. Bangkok has continued the prosperity from Ayuddhaya, the former capital. The Grand Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha were built at the same style as The Grand Palace of Ayuddhaya city. Moreover, he demanded to revive all knowledge from Ayuddhaya period such as laws, architectures, fine arts and other area of philosophies for setting up the governing system and infrastructures of the new capital. Today, by the modern stream from globalization, Bangkok has grown more and more and become a major city of South East Asia.
As mentioned, Bangkok is popular for tourists and for shopping. Many tourist places have their backgrounds related to the history for example, Temple of Emerald Buddha and The Grand Palace. Wimanmek Mansion in the Dusit Palace is one of the amazing place that visitors cannot miss. Moreover, if tourists choose to see the mix of culture, Yaowarat Road or China Town is recommended for visiting, you can see the lifestyle of Chinese -Thai residence as well as the biggest golden Buddha statue in the world. Furthermore, Bangkok is the heaven for shopping. Chatuchak weekend market, Ratchaprasong intersection area, Pratunam, Siam shopping area and MBK Centre are very famous for tourists since they can buy cheap and good quality products. For the night entertainment, Silom, Khaosarn and Sukhumvit Road are for visitors who need to relax after a whole day trip.
Visiting Bangkok, it is much more than travelling and sightseeing. This is a valuable memory that you can gain with the reasonable price. You will not only take many shopping bags and photos back home but also bring back the unforgettable experience that make you want to return.