Wat phra kheo
Bangkok was established during april 6 1782 by his majesty the king Rama 1 formally established the new capital, call it krungthip the official name "Krungthep mahanakhon amonratanakosin Mahintara Ayutthaya Mahadilok popnoparat ratchatani burirom udomratchaniwet mahanasan amonpiman avathansathit sakkathattiya witsanukamprasit" and never refer to their capital as Bangkok, this name came to be used only by a foreign visitor in the kingdom.But bangkok is derived from two primitive thai words Bang means village and kok means olive. short term means village of olive because Bangkok is a small fishing village and agriculture land where the plum orchard and wild olive (makok in thai )are grow.
Thunburi era forming an artificial island known as Rattanakosin island which was to be the epicenter of the new capital.so the royal highness king Rama 1 vision was to adopt the image of rich history , culture and tradition of The ruin Ayutthaya period to provide the people with sense of continuity.
now Bangkok has a population of 8 million people with modernization and stable economic growth. while population increase pollution become a significant problem in Bangkok.
Bangkok Place to visit
visit the Ratanakosin Island which The royal grand palace, wat phra keaw ( emerald Buddha), the reclining Buddha or wat pho,wat Aron,teak palace,Samakhon hall,or visit dusit zoo (suan sat) Tour boat around chao phraya river,or dinner at tour boat at night at chao phraya river with stunning view,Jim Thompson silk and house museum, Thailand national museum,niramit show,chatuchak open market thousand of souvenir and you name it can be found in this market. Pratunam plaza a retail and whole sale clothes,accessories,bags,belts,shoes,gowns,etc are bargain price, or try to visit the world class cinema at Siam paragon,Siam, central world emporium,or any other branches in Bangkok. Or plan to buy precious stone,during the gems and jewelry fair can give a big discount normally held at muang thong Thani every year. Yaowarat famous of selling gold, and Chinese community.
Grand palace was built during 1782 and completed on 1786 occupying one square mile and containing all government ministries, the compound comprises of royal residence in the past during chakri dynasty, wich is merged the most important sacred temple wat phra keo.
along the banks of chao praya river,it was a capital in itself by king Rama 1 to revive ayutthaya concept of devine rule,and found krungthip the new stablish capital and never refer to their capital as Bangkok,this name come to be used only by a foreign visitors in the kingdom.
Wat phra kheo The most splendid Siamese temple wat pra keaw, located at the royal grand palace, ubosot that houses the emerald buddha built in 1782 the galleries sorrounded by hundred or thousand of mythical golden figures the wall are decorated made of glass mosaics with the painting depecting scent of the ramkien. the interior houses a( 66 cm and 26 in) of emerald Buddha, the robe wear change 3 times a year with different season, a hot season with diamond encrusted robe, while rainy season wear gilded monk rob and a solid gold robe during winter season.
Wat Pho (Reclining Buddha) Located next to the Grand Palace and wat pra Kaeo, the Temple cover an area of around 20 acre, it is the largest wat in Bangkok and the oldest. it was built around 200 years a two century, before krungthep or Bangkok establish, and become the capital of Thailand.The gold plated reclining Buddha is a 46 mtrs long and 15 mtrs high the feet engraved with mother pearl shows 108 auspicious characteristics true Buddha.
One of the attractions of wat pho is Thai traditional medicine and massage.
Entrance fee is 50 BahtOpen from 8:00-17:00
Reminder visiting a Temple should wear proper cloths. Avoid wearing sleeve less, short and sleepers. Before you get inside.
Loha Prasart is one of the attraction of the busy road of Ratchadamnoen Avenue next to Democracy Monument the Temple attracts of it’s unique structures and design among the other temples, it characterized as a srilankan temple with 37 spires, metal tower Loha Prasart Temple Located at Ratchadamneon Avenue closed to democracy Monument and walking Distance to the Pagoda of the Golden Mount and also the famous of Giant swing where the Wat Suthat Thepwararam is one of the important temple in Bangkok are located too. Ratchadamnoen Avenue built by king Rama V means the Royal Passage because it links to the royal Palace and suan dusit palace. There are tree areas of Ratchadamnoen Avenue the ratchadamnoen klang is the middle, the central avenue near suan dusit palace, but in the north is called the ratchadamnoen nok or outer avenue.Jim Thompson House and Museum
Jim Thompson House
Jim Thompson House comprises of six teak traditional Thai houses Architecture bought from Ayutthaya. Most of the house they are two centuries old. Some of his antiques collection and art work all all over south East Asia are display inside of his house museum.
The House has a restaurant and a Shop where you can find the best Jim Thompson Thai silk.Located on 6 soi Kasemsan 2, Rama 1 rd, Bangkok closed to national stadium BTS sky train open daily from 9:00 am -4:30 p.m except Sunday entrance fee 100 baht.
The World’s Largest Golden Teakwood Mansion
Located at uthongnai rd.closed to Dusit zoo, and Anantasamakom hall.
Only 5 minutes Drive from victory Monument, or BTS sky train station.
Perform traditional Thai Dance shows.
Tel 628-6300
One of the Land marks of Bangkok, the Giant Swing was created in 1784 by king Rama I to be used in the Brahmin Swing ceremony the swing made of teak wood a 30 meters height but theand damage. In 1935 it was renovated once again but the ceremony was discontinuing due to its fatal accident several people die. And now it is more than 200 years old. The structures are still remain.reign king Rama II was discontinue due to the sign of cracking 
Anantha Samakhom throne hall was Built and Design by Italians architect, Tamagno and rigotti eng’r, Allegri and Gollo, painters, Chini and Rigoli. The location only in front of Suan Dusit Zoo.
Just 5 minutes away from the Victory monument bts train station Anantha Samakhom Throne Hall Open daily except public holiday.
Wat Suthat Located just in front of the famous Giant Swing a big monastery compound a Total area of 44,980 sq, mtrs and one of the most important temple in Bangkok The temple build during reign king
