Jamaica Arts and Travel News

Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It covers an area of 1,500 square kilometers and is home from an estimated ten million people or more than 10 % of the population.

In recent decades, the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok, has become a modern, exciting and sophisticated. It offers visitors not only the cosmopolitan amenities you expect from other big cities, but also a unique treasure in what refers to 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 best of ancient and modern world.

For tourists, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with 400 Buddhist temples shining beauty and charm, magnificent palaces, classical dance, shopping centers and traditional ways of life, especially the “Venice of the Orient” with the channels of the river Chao Phraya ” River of Kings ” winding through the city. It is worth a trip along its waters before exploring further different channels and have a look at the old Bangkok.