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Bangkok
Bangkok was established as Thailand's capital in 1782. Over the next two centuries, it developed in many ways reflecting the modern dynamism; however, its ancient glories were well maintained, especially in the old areas around the Grand Palace. Today, Bangkok has become the principal gateway and prime tourist attraction for both domestic and international travellers.
Bangkok occupies a total area of 1,568 square kilometres on a flat alluvial plain divided by the Chao Phraya River. Composed of about 50 districts (Khets), it is home to one-tenth of the country's population. Thon Buri, a former capital, is now a district under the administration of the Bangkok Metropolis.
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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| Wat Arun Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, this temple can be reached either by Arun Amarin Road or by boat from Tha Tien Pier, near Wat Pho. It was restored during the brief Thonburi period to be the Royal Chapel of King Taksin. An important structure is a 79-metre-high pagoda or "Phra Prang" decorated with ceramic tiles and fragments of multicoloured porcelain. The name of Wat Arun literary means "Temple of the Dawn". But the most beautiful view of it can be seen from the east side of the river at sunset. |
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Chatuchak Market |
| Chatuchak or Jatujak weekend market in Bangkok is the largest market in Thailand, and largest of the world. Frequently called J.J., it covers over 35 acres (1.13 km?) and contains upwards of 15,000 stalls. It is estimated that the market receives between 200,000 and 300,000 visitors each day. Most stalls only open on Saturdays and Sundays. |
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Yaowarat - Bangkok Chinatown |
| The Chinatown (Yaoearat) district is one of the oldest areas of Bangkok as Chinese merchants were originally moved to this area in the early 1780's when Bangkok was founded. |
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Don Mueang Airport |
| Don Mueang (International) the old Bangkok International Airport is an airport in Bangkok, Thailand. It was officially opened as a Royal Thai Air Force base on March 27, 1914, although it had been in use earlier. Commercial flights started in 1924. Don Mueang Airport closed in 2006 following the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi Airport. After some problems at Suvarnabhumi, flights resumed at Don Mueang on March 24, 2007. |
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Khao San road |
| Many tourists use Khaosan road as their base for exploring the rest of Thailand as there are many direct coaches from the street to virtually all major tourist destinations in Thailand, from Chiang Mai in the North to Ko Pha Ngan in the South. Many visitors will also take advantage of the abundance of relatively cheap travel agents to arrange visas and transport to surrounding countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia, though many (if not most) of these travel agents are scams of some sort[citation needed], and travelers would do themselves wise to use Thai public buses instead. |
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Pratunam Market |
| Pratunam Market is one of Bangkok's major markets, focusing on clothes which makes it Thailand's largest clothing market. The name Pratunam means Water gate. |
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Satorn |
| Sathon Road is a major road in Bangkok, lined with skyscrapers and corporate offices, especially banking and finance related. |
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Si Lom |
| Si Lom (or Silom) is a road in Bang Rak district, Bangkok, Thailand. Constructed in 1851 as part of a dyke and irrigation system, it has become one of Bangkoks' most cosmopolitan streets. Silom road is a major financial center; it is the home to some of the largest companies in Thailand. |
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Sukhumvit Road |
| Sukhumvit Road, or National Highway 3, is a major highway in Thailand, it is also a major surface road of Bangkok and other cities it winds thorough. It follows a coastal route from Bangkok (the capital) to Trat and is just over 400km in length. |
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Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport, also known as (New) Bangkok International Airport, is the international airport serving Bangkok, Thailand. |
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