Bangkok Guide

Bangkok is the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Thai: กรุงเทพมหานคร, pronounced [krūŋ tʰêːp máhǎː nákʰɔ̄ːn]), or กรุงเทพฯ Krung Thep, meaning "city of angels" for short, it was originally a small trading post on the west bank of the lower Chao Phraya River during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It became the capital in 1768 after the destruction of Ayutthaya by Burmese invaders. However, the current Rattanakosin Kingdom did not begin until 1782, when the capital was moved to the east bank of the river by Rama I following the death of King Taksin. The city is more formally called "Phra Nakhon" (Thai: พระนคร), referring to the original boundaries of the 18th century, while the name Krungthep Mahanakorn includes the urban areas which have since grown. Foreigners generally call the city by its original name of Bangkok.

This colorful and comprehensive tourist guide to Bangkok makes exploring the tourist attractions of this great city easy and fun.


Features:
- A map with easy access to all major attractions and your current location
- Comprehensive information about every attraction
- More than 260 photos
- Easy access to the web sites of all city attractions
- Exact prices, opening hours, and other practical information