Bangkok hotels

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, was founded in 1782 and is in Thai called Krungthep, the city of angels. The city is located on both sides of the Chao Phraya River. The western bank is locally referred to as Fung Thon side whilst the eastern side which pertains the majority of Bangkokians is called subjectively as Krung Thep, the name of the city itself. The population is about 10 million people.

Sometimes frenetic and fast-paced, often-times lazy and laid-back, Bangkok holds the essence of the Thai spirit, and is very much the heart of the country, geographically, culturally and economically. Without a doubt, this cosmopolitan fast-growing metropolis has something to interest everyone.

Over the last few decades, Bangkok has changed into a modern, exciting and sophisticated city. Skyscrapers are side by side with historical temples and houses and street stalls are often seen outside luxury shopping complexes. The contrast of new and old, modern and local as well as past, present and future lives harmoniously together. All of these have made Bangkok vibrant, colourful and fascinating.

Make sure of you will spend a few days in Bangkok before traveling to other parts of the country. The city offers its visitors a fine choice of accommodation from luxury to budget hotels and a lot of bars and restaurants. Visit historical temples and palaces, experience a canal tour along The Chao Phraya river or Bangkok’s other canals, enjoy a spa treatment and a traditional Thai massage. And don’t forget about the shopping. Bangkok is a shopping paradise with good quality on products and reasonable prices.