Bangkok or Bang-Gok, the capital city of Thailand Was established after
At Phra Buddha Yod Fa, Chulalongkorn the Great Daphisek is the first King of the Chakri Dynasty. On Saturday 6 April, month 5 Ram 9 Evening Year of the Year 2325, His Majesty To build a palace
The Chao Phraya River east side Because Chaiyaphum is better than Krung Thon Buri
Because the Chao Phraya River is a moat on the west and south sides
Bangkok Territory In the first step, equate to the old moat on the eastern side of
Krung Thon Buri is the canal line from the mouth of the canal market. Until reaching the river -Phraya in the area of u200b u200b the Phra Pin Klao Bridge Is an area of u200b u200b Rattanakosin Island with an area About 1.8 square kilometers
The area where the palace was built was originally the residence of Phraya Ratchasethi.
And the Chinese, who ordered To move to the mainland In construction
Ordered by the royal palace For Phraya Thammathibadi With Phraya Wichitnavi
Construction supervisor Set up a pillar lifting ceremony on Sunday, the 6th month
Rising 10 dusk dawn 54 minutes (21 April 2325) The palace was completed.
When in 2328 B.E., it was organized according to the conventions, including the work Celebrating Phra Nakhon by giving the name of the new Phra Nakhon that "Bangkok Bowon Rattanakosin, Mahinthaya, Maha Dilokphon Nopparat Rajathanburi
Udom Ratchaniwet Maha Sathan Amornphiman Avatar Sakkatatthi Vishanaphat -
Prasit ". Later, during the reign of King Mongkut changed
The term "Bowon Rattanakosin" was "Amon Rattanakosin" and during the Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn is Prime Minister, has combined Thonburi province with Bangkok.
And changed its name to "Bangkok" on December 14, 1972
Territory
North: Contact with Nonthaburi
South: contact with Samut Prakan province
East: Chachoengsao province
West contact with Nakhon Pathom province.
Transportation
There are buses by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and
Car sharing service runs in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces.
From 04:00 - 23:00 hrs. And in some areas, open 24 hours.
There are also other cabs. Service as well Contact for directions
Travel in Bangkok And the metropolitan area by calling 184
Bangkok
Bangkok Amon Rattanakosin
Mahintrayuthaya Mahadilokphop Nopparat Rajathanarom
Udom Ratchaniwet Maha Sathan Amornphiman Avatar
Sakkatatthi Wissanuakprasiddhi
In addition, BTS Skytrain services are available on Phahonyothin Road (starting from
Chatuchak Station), Sukhumvit Road, Silom Road.
For more information, route.
BTS Sky Train Tel. 0 2617 74340, 0 2617 7300 or www.bts.co.th and there are subway services Subway station routes from some stations -Sue pass Lat Phrao, Ratchadaphisek Road, Sam Yan, ending at Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
From 06:00 - 24:00 hrs. For more information, please call. 0 2354 2000 or www.bangkokmetro.co.th
By water,
there is a ferry boat service at Tha Chang, Tha Prachan, Tha Tian.
Tha Thewet, Khlong San Pier, Si Phraya Pier, etc. and Chao Phraya Express Boat Service to Nonthaburi, everyday From about 06:00 to 18:00 hrs. Contact the exam
For more information, please contact the Chao Phraya Express Boat Company Tel. 0 2225 3003, 0 2623 6001-3, 0 2222 5330 www.chaophrayaboat.co.th
There is also a long tail boat running along the Saen Saep canal. Bangkok Noi Canal
And running along various canals etc.
Railroad State Railway of Thailand There is a train service along the train station.
The suburbs within Bangkok are north and northeast.
East Don Mueang Railway Station runs to Hua Takae Railway Station and
The Southern Line runs to Taling Chan Train Station. Inquire about the schedule and details
More details at the travel agency. Hua Lamphong Railway Station, Tel.
1690, 0 2220 4334 or www.railway.co.th
Interesting places
Phra Nakhon
Grand Palace King Phra Buddha Yotfa, Chulalongkorn the Great
Created and established Rattanakosin When first constructing
With 3 parts: Phra Maha Prasat, Royal Palace and Temple
The Emerald Buddha has an area of u200b u200b132 rai. In the past, the Grand Palace was
Imprint of the king The construction plan is similar to The Grand Palace in the Ayutthaya period is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
In the palace area, like the Phra Sri Sanphet temple in the Ayutthaya period
During the reign of King Rama IV and Rama V began to be influenced by the West, causing
The architecture is more blended with the west. The royal throne
Significance is as follows.
Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall Formerly known as the Throne Hall, Maha Prasat Throne Hall.
The first castle was built in the palace. Is enshrined
Funeral Emperor And royalty use
Perform important royal ceremonies such as the auspicious ceremonies and royal service
Various charities
The Royal Palace Commemorative Palace Near the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall
Is the royal residence And imprinted the royal equipment
Ceremony with parade
Piman Rattaya Throne Hall, built in 2332 B.E. during the reign of King Rama III
Crown He used it as a bed. And used as a gathering place for the great association
For royalty And the royal officials accepted
Insignia And insignia And besides that it is a ablution
Royal corpses Before enshrining the royal urn in
Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall
Chakri Throne Hall Built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn
Was born in 1929 when it was used as a guarantee for the royal visitors
King or head of state In addition, there are other important royal residences, such as
The Royal Crown Palace The Royal Boromarajonan Palace Borommaratchatani Throne Hall
Huge Imperial Palace Thaksin Throne Hall, etc.
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The Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew is a royal temple located directly
Northeast corner of the Grand Palace Is enshrined
Phra Maha Mani Rattanathipikorn (Emerald Buddha) and used as a assembly Important religious ceremonies Phra Kaew Temple was completed in the year 2327. And has been restored since the reign of King Rama 9 throughout every reign Inside the temple and the terrace around the temple There are very beautiful murals. Other interesting things Inside the temple are the eight prangs, Phra Sri Rattana Chedi Prasat Angkor Wat temple Prasat Praeporn Castle, etc.
Royal Pavilion of Coins and Coins Located within the royal area -
The Great Palace on the right before reaching the inner palace Exhibit Coin
Coins and currencies used in Thailand Including the insignia of
The Bureau of Internal Affairs is open to visit daily from 08:30 to 16:00.
Admission fees
10 baht. For more information, please contact the exhibition section, call 0 2222.
5864 ext. 18
The Grand Palace is open daily to view from 08.30 - 17.00 hrs. (Closed for sale.
Tickets are at 15.30 hrs.).
Thais do not have admission fees. For foreigners, paying Admission 350 baht (please dress politely) which includes a ticket to the Royal Pavilion Posture and Coins Entrance fee to Vimanmek Throne Hall, contact More details are available at tel. 0 2623 5500 ext. 3000 or 0 2224
3273 or www.palaces.thai.net
Sanam Luang or Thung Phra Meru is an open courtyard near the palace walls.
Luang and adjacent to the wall of the east cheeky palace When first building Bangkok
This area is the rice fields of the people. And also used as the crematorium of crematoriums
The boss therefore called each other as "Field of Meru" His Majesty the King
His Majesty the King has said that this name is inauspicious Therefore
Re-call "Thong Sanam Luang" and cancel farming in this area Until the reign of King Chulalongkorn
Ordered to demolish the walls of the fortress of the palace to the east And expanding Sanam Luang area as wide as now Sanam Luang has an area of u200b u200b78
The farm was used as a royal ceremony for the cremation of the King. Royal family and noble master As well as being a place to hold royal sports ceremonies And still graciously pleased Plant tamarind trees around Sanam Luang. 3635 trees as well
The City Pillar Shrine is located near the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
The country must have buried the city pillar. Which is an ancient tradition of the Thai nation
Rama 1 ordered. To arrange the royal ceremonies buried in Bangkok City Pillar
On Sunday 21 April B.E. 2325 contains the fortune of Bangkok.
Within the original city pillar, made of Chaiyapruek wood Diameter 75
27 cm high, but rebuilt during the reign of King Rama 4 instead of the original.
The damaged wood is 108 inches tall and the base is 70 inches wide.
Inside the Prang Peak Building, as can be seen in the present Within the City Pillar Shrine
There is still an image of a god, the Drum Tower Buddha amulet, City amulet
Mueang Chao Phet Chetakup And Phra Kan Chai Si
Ancient Artillery Museum Is an outdoor museum that is displayed on the field
The front and sides of the Ministry of Defense By order of the cannon according to age
The era of guns began from the end of Ayudhya, Thonburi and Rattanakosin, a total of 40.
The cylinder is open every day, no entrance fees.
Ratchapradit Sathit Mahasimaram Temple Located next to the northern Suan Saranrom has
The area of u200b u200 bapproximately 2 rai is a temple that has a very small area. This temple was built during the reign - The fourth episode, with the intention of becoming a Dhamma Temple. And according to ancient times Tradition that in the capital must always have 3 important temples always donate the royal
His estate bought a royal coffee plantation in the reign of King Rama 3. Build a small temple.
Go up to a temple to give the name that "Ratchapradit Sathitthamthayakaram Temple"
Temple of the Emerald Buddha 10 10
And later changed his name to "Ratchapradit Sathit Mahasimaram" Points
Interested in this temple is the Phra Viharn Luang, which has murals about
Rite twelve months Solar eclipse image
King Rama VI Museum Located on the 2nd floor
And 3rd floor, Ratchawanlop Building Within the Department of National Guard Opposite Wat Pho
Charoen Krung Road showcasing royal history Royal duties and royal writing
Personal items of King Rama VI, such as the Mala robes
Deputy various weapons in those days and the history of the event.
Scouting, which was founded and developed as a student in the National Guard.
At present
Inside the Department of National Guard, you can also visit the Drum Tower.
The museum is open Monday-Friday 09.00 - 15.30 hrs. Tel. 0 2222 4870,
0 2221 9132 and there is also a shooting range (open everyday 09.00 - 18.00 hrs. Closed during the period New Year's Day, Songkran Day). For more information about shooting range, please call 0 2221.
1976 or www.tdd.mi.th
Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararam Temple Also known as Wat Pho, located on Maharaj Road
Beside the Grand Palace It is an old temple. In which King Phra Buddha Yotfa -
Chulalongkorn the Great was created for the monks to study.
Buddha's Scriptures This temple is considered the reign of King Rama 1, when the reign of King.
King Nang Klao Please To renovate all Wat Pho And has adopted various academic positions Inscribed around To reveal Spread the knowledge to the public Considered that Wat Pho is the first university of
Also Thai at Wat Pho There is still a large reclining Buddha built in the reign of
Rama 3 Masonry, covered with gilded stones, 36 meters long, 15 meters high at the end
Museum of Siam (Museum of Siam) Learning Museum is located on the road.
Sanam Chai, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang The original Ministry of Commerce building area
This building has received the Outstanding Art and Architecture Conservation Award for 2016.
2006 from the Committee on Art and Architecture Conservation of the Association of Architects
Siam under the royal patronage
This museum is a learning center for ethnology, anthropology and
Other branches related to Thai society And Southeast Asia to create
Recognizing and understanding the history of people, countries, cultures
And their locality As well as connecting relationships in the form of relatives with
Neighboring countries By using the new exhibit method through various media tools
Modern, allowing visitors to participate, learn and understand the story
History of the Thai nation as well The museum is open Tuesday - day.
Sunday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm (except public holidays), closed on Monday, entrance fees
Watching Thai people 100 baht, foreigners 300 baht (after 16.00-18.00 hrs.)
For more information, please call. 0 262 2599, Fax. 0 2252 2775
Or www.ndmi.or.th
The National Museum of Silapira Sri Anusorn Museum
is located on Na Phra That Road. Opposite Sanam Luang Near the entrance to the Grand Palace was founded. To give an insight to the Italian Professor Silpa Bhirasri who was regarded as
Father of modern art of Thailand By providing an atmosphere similar to
When he was working Including works of various artists Which is a student of
The first generation is open Monday-Friday from 09.00-16.00 hrs. Closed on Saturday.
Sunday and public holidays No entrance fee Inquire for details
Call. 0 2223 6162
Wat Mahathat Yuwarat Rangsarit Royal family Located on Sanam Luang Road
Na Phra That (near Silpakorn University) is a royal templeMahayana class, first class, known as Salakkrom TemplePlease make it rebuilt together with the Grand Palace. Then gave the name
"Wat Nippanaram" later changed its name to "Wat Phra Si Sanphet" used to be
That sort out the Tripitaka After the Department of the Royal Household Passed away
King Phra Buddha Yotfa, Chulalongkorn the Great Changed the name of the monastery
Newly known as "Wat Mahathat". The term "Rangsarayuwarat" was added in the reign of His Majesty
King Chulalongkorn After he had restored it
There are important things in the temple: the Ubosot, Vihara Buddha, Vihara Temple, Pho Lanka.
Or little temple Sri Mahapho And the university named "Mahachulalongkorn University
Royal College"
The original Bangkok National Museum.
This place is the palace of the Department. Bovorn Maha Suras Singhanat Palace Graciously To be built together with the royal palace
There is an important throne which is the Siva Mok Phiman Throne Hall. Phutthaisawan Throne Hall
Issara Vinichaya Throne Hall Later, during the reign of King Chulalongkorn
You are pleased to establish a national museum at Sala Sahathai.
The association called "Millennium" and then moved to the royal palace of the Royal Department.
Wang Bowon, some of which became Thammasat University And nearby areas
There is a College of Fine Arts. College of Dramatic Arts And the National Theater is in the area
The same interesting thing. In addition to the museum, there is also
Wat Bowon Sathan Suthawas
Located within the Wang Na area near the College of Fine Arts This temple is called
"Wat Phra Kaew, Wang Na", the National Museum displaying art and antiques
Many various cultural heritage of Thailand And neighboring countries
This museum received the 2002 Tourism Industry Award.
Award Type of project to promote and develop tourism from
The result of the project to disseminate knowledge to the public To promote the value of
Cultural heritage of their communities for museum tours
Bangkok National Museum
Open for viewing everyday Except Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays
09: 00-16: 00 hrs. Admission fee: 20 baht for foreigners, 40 baht for foreigners
For inquiries, please call. 0 2224 1370, 0 2224 1333 or www.finearts.go.th
The volunteer monument
is located at the corner of Sanam Luang on the north side. As a memorialThai soldiers participating in the battle in Europe When World War I, which Occurred when the year 2457, Thailand, together with the Allies announced.War with germany And sent volunteers to the battlefield in Europe on June 20, 1921, returned on 21 September B.E. 2462 and the ashes of the dead soldiers were packed at this monument on 24 September 1923 The throne and Santichai Prakan park Located on the bank of the Chao Phraya River
At Phra Athit Road The government and people have built it. On the auspicious occasion of the 6th Royal Birthday Celebration, 5th December 1999 at Phra Sumen Fort Pleasant atmosphere, spacious, with views Along the Chao Phraya River and Rama VIII Bridge, there are Thai and foreign citizens.
Country in Bang Lamphu District Popular to sit and relax
