ABOUT BANGKOK

Thailand is one of the top travel destinations in the world. The capital city of Bangkok, the 'City of Angels' or 'Krung Thep' as the locals call it – is a great place to start or finish any travel to Thailand. Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It is now the country's spiritual, cultural, diplomatic, commercial and educational hub. It covers an area of more than 1,500 square kilometers, and it is home to approximately ten million people or more than 10% of the country's population. With an estimated population of around 10 million people, Bangkok is a wonderful fusion of Asian and Western cultures.

Over the last few decades, Bangkok, has changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. It offers to visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities they would expect from other big cities, but also a unique treasure trove of cultural attractions. Thailand, in the heart of Southeast Asia, was never colonized and thus kept its unique culture and heritage intact. Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse 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.

In 2008 and 2010 Bangkok has been voted as the top ranking in the world's best city survey because it has everything to offer to different types of visitors. The visitors can enjoy 'Five Charms of Bangkok', including culture, the Chao Phraya River, shopping, nightlife, and cuisine. They can widely experience its modern infrastructure and world-renowned hospitality and service, to the rich culture and to-die-for cuisine.