Established as the capital of Kingdom of Thailand in 1782 AD, Bangkok lies on the alluvial plain bifurcated by the Chao Phraya River. In these two centuries, Bangkok has developed into one of the most modern cities of the world at the same time preserving its ancient heritage perfectly well. With 5o districts or Khets under Bangkok, the city provided shelter to nearly 10 million people, i.e., almost one-tenth population of the entire country.

The principle tourist attractions of Bangkok are:

Grand Palace

Located in a massive complex on Na Phra Lan Road is the Grand Palace. The palace consists of many buildings with immensely ornamented architectural motifs.

Vimanmek Royal Mansion

Locate on the Ratchawithi Road, Vimanmek Royal Mansion is the largest building in the world made completely of teak. It was removed from Ko Sichang in Chonburi province and re-erected in the Dunsit Palace in 1900 AD at the orders of King Rama V. most of the rooms are used as exhibition halls of the museum. The Abhisek Dusit Hall displays collection of handicrafts made by rural artists of H. M. Queen Sirikit, art objects and photography of H.M. King Bhumibol, portraits, antique fabrics, clocks and royal carriages.

Wat Trai Mitr

Located at the end of the Yaowarat Road near Bangkok Railway Station, Wat Trai Mitr enshrines the 3 m high and 5.5 tons heavy Buddha image made entirely of gold belonging to the Sukhothai Period.

Wat Pho

Located on the Thai Wang Road adjacent to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is the oldest and the largest Buddha temple in Bangkok. The temple has the gold plated image of reclining Buddha with Mother of Pearl soles. It is believed to be the 'Thailand's First University' because of the murals, inscriptions and statues, which provide knowledge to the people on variety of topics like literature to warfare, archaeology to geology, astronomy to medicine and meditation to traditional Thai massage.

Wat Mahathat

Located on the Na Phra That Road, Wat Mahathat was built under the patronage of King Rama I. The temple also houses Mahachulalongkorn Buddhist University, which is one of the two premier institutions of Buddhist learning in Thailand. Here meditation classes for foreigners are also held.

Wat Arun

Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River and accessed either by Arun Amarin Road or by boat from Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho, Wat Arun or 'The Temple of Dawn' is remarkable for a 79 m high pagoda called Phra Prang. The pagoda is adorned with ceramic tiles and multi-colored porcelain. It was restored and converted into the Royal Chapel of King Taksin during the Thonburi period.

Wat Suthat

Located on the Bamrung Muang Road, Wat Suthat is famous for the fabulous frescoes built during the reign of King Rama III. The vihara looks marvelous with its collection of gilded Buddha images. A huge door with intricate carving and the masterpiece of King Rama II's period was once the part of the temple and is now displayed in the National Museum. The Giant Swing or Sao Ching Cha in front of the temple is the place to organize Brahmanical ceremonies until the early 20th century.

Wat Ratchanatdaram

Located on Mahachai Road, Wat Ratchanatdaram as built by King Rama III in 1846 AD. The temple houses a one of its kind of a structure in the whole world called Loha Prasat with 36 m height and surrounded by 37 spires. The statue of King Rama III is also there next to the compound.

Wat Bowon Niwet

Located on the Phra Suman Road in the Bang Lamphu region, Wat Bowon Niwet was built in 1829 AD. The shrine hall of Phra Phutthachinnasi house a Buddha image molded in 1375 AD. Before ascending the throne, King Rama IV was the Chief Abbot of this temple. Many Chakri kings including King Rama IV, King Rama VII and His Majesty King Bhumibol Aduladej lived in this temple during their monk hood.

Golden Mount

Located on the Boriphat Road, Golden Mount is an artificial hill crowned by a pagoda made of gold. Initiated by King Rama III and completed by King Rama IV, the mount is 260 ft in height from base to top. The Golden Mount is a well-known landmarks of the old Bangkok.

National Museum

Locate near the Grand Palace, National Museum is housed in an erstwhile palace containing several old Thai style buildings. The museum is rich in collection of antiquities brought from all parts of the country. They belong to the Neolithic, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and the Bangkok period.

Science Museum

Located near the Eastern Bus Terminal on Sukhumvit Road, Science Museum is an exhibition hall where you can gain information on a variety of scientific knowledge. The museum features an aquarium, computer world, planetarium and many other devices built for the purpose of education and entertainment.

Royal Barge National Museum

Located on the Khlong Bangkok Noi on the Chao Phraya River near Phra Pin Klao Bridge, Royal Barge National Museum is the shed where you can see many royal barges earlier used as war vessels and now on royal occasions. To visit the museum, the visitors have to rent a boat at Tha Chang Pier near the Grand Palace.

Prasart Museum

Located on the outskirts of Bangkok at 9 Soi 4 on Krungthep Kritha Road in Bang Kapi District, Prasart Museum is a private museum with a rich collection of artifacts from the prehistoric to Bangkok periods representing Thai history. Replicas of some beautiful Thai architecture are also displayed in the museum.

Jim Thompson's Thai House

Located at the end of the Soi Kasemsan 2 opposite the National Stadium on Rama I Road, Jim Thompson Thai House was the typical Thai house of Jim Thompson, an American who came to Thailand at the end of the Second World War. He has played a major role in revival of the Thai Silk industry. The house has been converted into a museum with display of Asian and other attractive antiquities of Jim Thompson

Dusit Zoo

The Zoological Park Organization looks after the Dusit Zoo. The zoo is rich in wildlife with 300 fauna, 1300 avifauna and 190 reptiles. The lake adds to the beauty of the zoo where the tourist can indulge in the pleasures of paddleboat.

Pasteur Institute or Snake Farm

Located at the angle of Henri Dunant and Rama IV roads of Chulalongkorn Hospital, Pasteur Institute or Snake Farm. Part of the Thai Red Cross, the institute is visited to see the largest collection of live poisonous snakes.

Safari World

Located at Ram Indra Road in Minburi District, Safari World is spread over sprawling 170 acres of land. The tourists can drive around the entire area in their own cars or in Safari World's coaches to look around for the wildlife. One can also watch performances of the trained animals like dolphin's, birds, seals and monkeys.

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