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Bangkok travel guide, guidebook and phrasebooks, download .pdf chapters on Lonely Planet.
Bangkok is the capital, largest urban area and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep Mahanakhon, meaning 'city of angels' for short, it was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River during the Ayutthaya Kingdom. It came to the forefront of Siam when it was given the status as the capital city in 1768 after the burning of Ayutthaya. However, the current Rattanakosin Kingdom did not begin until 1782 when the capital was moved across the river by Rama I after the death of King Taksin. Since its inception as the capital of Siam, it was at the center of European Colonial plans, but due to its strategic location in Indochina, it acted as a buffer-zone and brokered power between the European forces. Through this, it gained notoriety in the world as an independent, dynamic and influential city. And in the span of over two hundred years, Bangkok has grown to become the political, social and economic center of Thailand, Indochina and one of Southeast Asia ... more on Wikipedia.The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply.
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The Train Inn
The Train Inn is situated right in the heart of Bangkok and provides easy access to the Central Train Station ... more
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Refill Now!
The Refill Now! Hostel in Bangkok is a high-style low-cost place that promises to fill your stay with memorable moments ... more
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Baan Pra Nond Bed & Breakfast
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, Baan Pra Nond B&B offers a ... more
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