Bangkok City

Over the last few decades, Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, has changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from cities in the West, but also a unique treasure house of cultural attractions. Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never colonized and thus kept intact its unique culture and heritage. Its bustling capital, Bangkok, offers visitors the opportu­nity to experience fascinat­ing glimpses of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis. This great city has had astounding success in combining the ancient and modern world.


For the tourist, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with 400 glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and fascination. The Chao Phraya or the "Mother of Waters^" winds through the city and a trip along its waters is a must for the visitor. There is also still as well a flourishing canal life offering a glimpse of old Bangkok.