Bangkok was "originally a small village on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. After the fall of Ayutthaya in the late 18th century, King Taksin the Great, the village was transformed into new capital of Siam and named it in Thonburi. In 1782, King Rama I . moved the capital to the eastern bank of the river on Rattanakosin, originally the site of a Chinese community, who were relocated to outside the new city walls Yaowarat King Rama I named the city Krung Thep, as it is now known to Thais and. in English is translated as "City of Angels".
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Chinatown is a colorful, exotic and pleasantly chaotic area, packed with market stalls and probably the highest concentration of gold shops in the city.  The pioneer of all floatin markets, Damnoen Saduak continues to offer an authentic experience despite its increasingly tourist atmosphere.  Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn)-The impressive skyline of soaring towers Wat Arun is probably one of the best known temple sites in Southeast Asia. |
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yeah...shopping heaven..wholesale fair until this Aug!!!
T-T..only until August??.. but i will go there in October... floating mar!!! i hope i can visit it..
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