Bangkok - The
Modern & Exciting Asian Metropolis
  
Bangkok - General Information |
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Currency: |
Baht (THB) |
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Language: |
Thai |
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Area: |
1,568.7 km² |
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Climate: |
Hot Tropical |
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| Summer: |
Max
- 94° F (35°C) | Min - 76°F (24°C) |
| Winter: |
Max
- 93° F (34°C) | Min - 68°F (20°C) |
| Also known as: |
Venice of the East & City of
Angels or Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (in Thai) |
| Famous for: |
Nightlife, Temples & Food |
| Geographical Location: |
Near Gulf of Thailand, Southeast Asia, Thailand
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| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
13° 45' 8" N, 100° 29' 38" E & 39ft (above sea level) |
| Best time to visit: |
November to February (rest of the months being
extremely hot) |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Ayuthaya, Kanchanaburi, Panthum Thani &
Nonthaburi |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Skytrain, Metro, Buses, Taxis, Tuk Tuk
(three-wheeler) & Boat |
| Bangkok is the
largest and the most populous city of Thailand. |
| Bangkok is the world's 22nd largest city by population. |
| Divided by the
Chao Phraya River, Bangkok is nestled in one of the world's most fertile
rice-producing deltas. |
Overview
Located on the east bank of river Chao Phraya, Bangkok is the capital city
of Thailand. One of the most densely populated city of the world, Bangkok is
also one of the world's most popular tourist destinations due to wealth of
cultural sites its has.
Dubbed as the world's hottest large city by World Meteorological
Organization, the city recently has gained the status of a major economic,
financial and travel hub in whole Southeast Asian region. The city also has
one of the fastest rates in the world for construction of high rise
buildings.
This vibrant and exuberant cosmopolitan truly represents the modern face of
Asia with all its glitz and glamour. The overhead web of flyovers, choking
traffic, flashing neon lights and glittering malls packed with shoppers adds
to the metropolis nature of the city. But at the same time one can catch a
glimpse of age-old heritage of the country nestled in 30 or so temples in
Bangkok along with numerous historical palaces, monuments and museums. While
various business visitors are allured by the numerous exhibitions and fairs
held in the city.
Sprawling in all directions with a hodgepodge of urban, commercial and
industrial buildings, this chaotic city provide an efficient way to the
visitors to cop with its hustle bustle through its criss-crossed series of
canals, extensive road network and speedy skytrains.
The financial capital of one of the fastest-growing economies of the world,
Bangkok is not just the urban and cultural heart of the land but is also a
complete entertainer destination. Offering an amazing nightlife with bars,
discos, live music and even Latin Salsa, the city dazzles with colorful neon
advertisements as well as the notorious 'girlie joints' that have ensured
the Patpong district its reputation for hedonism.
