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Exotic Bangkok is a city larger than life – it’s history, it’s culture, it’s people, it’s sheer dynamism is all quite intoxicating and has attracted millions of visitors over the years.
For many single travelers and backpackers, traveling for the first time, Bangkok has become their first destination - a gateway to the East. The reason, Bangkok is perhaps one of the most westernized cities in the East. As such it’s a great introduction for those just starting out on their travels. For many that journey will start on the famous Khosarn Road, a favourite with young travelers for many, many years.
The city is an exotic blend – where the traditional East meets with the modern West. Don’t be surprised if one minute you find yourself amongst ramshackle buildings and the next in exotic temples surrounded by beautiful pristine gardens – all of which are overlooked by modern skyscrapers.
Like any major city Bangkok has emerged with the traffic to match. But its metropolitan culture isn’t limited to traffic jams and frustrated motorists. It’s citizens have embraced all the trappings of modern living – mobile phones, personal computers, designer clothes and of course fast food. But its not just McDonalds and KFC. Here in Bangkok it’s a fusion of the two with western fast food outlets situated next to traditional Thai stalls selling everything from banana pancakes to chicken satay.
Through all of this stretches the city’s now famous Skytrain and subway. No modern city the size of Bangkok would be complete without such city rail transit systems. But whilst cities like London have opted only for an underground system, Bangkok has gone for one that swoops above the busy streets of it’s city. A must for any tourist wishing to take in the sights of this great city.
But if heights are not your thing, why not jump onto one of the city’s many public transport boats that criss-cross Chao Pharva River. Once the lifeblood of the city for trade and transport, it still serves as the main mode of transport for thousands of Thais as they travel to school, trade and go about their business. With old junks, long tailed boats, river taxis and all manner of floating vessels, it’s a wonder the chaos isn’t greater!
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HISTORY :
But the traditional Thai life is never far away. The saffron-robed monks can still be seen collecting their alms, while just moments from the city centre huge communities live in stilt houses by the river, eking out a living using skills that have not changed in centuries.
In 1782, Bangkok became the capital of then Siam, following the destruction of the previous capital, Ayutthaya. Bangkok is not the name used by the Thais. It is Krung Thep, which is a very shortened version of its extremely long full title. The absolute rule of the monarchy ended in 1932 when it was replaced by a constitutional monarchy. To this day, the monarchy is regarded with an almost religious reverence and it is an offence, punishable by imprisonment, to insult any member of the royal family. His Majesty King Bhumibol is the longest reigning monarch in the world, and has been in power in 1946.
With the end of absolute monarchy, Thailand moved towards democracy but this has been interrupted by the military, which has often staged coups in protest at government policies. The role of the military in politics has now been curtailed but the 1990s saw governments come and go although there has been stability since the government took on the job of tackling the economic crisis in the late 1990s.
Thailand is a tropical country so it is hot most the year, the best time to visit is between November and March, during the dry season. During the rainy season, humidity is extremely high and the downpours are short but violent and the streets of Bangkok often get flooded.