History and Tourism Bangkok Thailand

History and Tourism Bangkok Thailand

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Located at the end of a vast green plain, where urban development and industrialization have not erased the tradition of an agricultural country, including rivers and canals, where the great capital emerges among small and traditional settlements. The capital of Thailand since 1782 (about 9,500,000 inhabitants), Bangkok, actually looks like a giant metropolis, modern, futuristic buildings, sophisticated shopping malls and luxury hotels, however, leaving room for ancient temples, houses, huts and slums that give the city a diverse where luxury suddenly glimpses of silent misery.

              Quartiere Patpong a Bangkok



Rich in architectural, Bangkok is famous for the intensity and stress of everyday life, which continues to the western mode but at the same time remains strongly tied to the traditions orientali.il climate is warm all year round, especially during the months of March, April and May, especially in the heavy rainfall season is from May to November, especially in July and August you can find heavy downpours and violent typhoons. The sea temperature throughout the year between 27 and 30 degrees. The form of government is a constitutional monarchy, the state language is Thai, the most widespread religion is Buddhism as the official currency is the Bath, divided into 100 Satang (1B = € 0.02).
 

Tempio Pho o del Buddha Sdraiato a Bangkok 

bangkok floating market

Tourism in Thailand  Bangkok floating market
Bangkok, the ancient capital

An ideal starting point to visit Thailand and meet its people and its culture is the capital Bangkok, a city of many faces and contrasts that despite the traffic chaos, crime and prostitution, is surely a fascinating destination that deserves a few days visit. Situated on the banks of the river Phraya in a favorable position on the Gulf of Siam, the city has more than 7,000,000 inhabitants.
There are numerous tourist attractions, from beautiful Grand Palace, the seat of power of the ancient Kingdom of Siam and Thailand first, then, an imposing structure in which you can visit among others the Royal Residence of Maha Monthien, l ' Chakri Maha Prasat impressive, the gardens of Siwalai, Maha Prasat and the Temple of Phra Keo, in which are some of the most important symbols of Thailand, as the Reclining Buddha or the Emerald Buddha.
Another unmissable attraction of Bangkok Rattanakosin Island is definitely represented, where you can visit the Thai National Museum, one of the most important area of ​​south-east Asia. Other places of great interest are the Temple Arun, the Temple Kaiayanimit, Suwannaram the Temple, the Temple Prayoonwong, modern Silom Road, the heart of modern commercial life of Bangkok, and the area of ​​the canals, Klong, which are held in the characteristic markets.
Koh Samui and the islands of the Gulf of Siam
The island of Samui (Koh in Thai means precisely island), characterized by lush vegetation and crystalline waters, is located off the coast of Surat Thani, which is easily accessible by ferry, and is one of the major tourist attractions of Thailand. Ideal to visit in the period from June to September, which corresponds to the dry season, Koh Samui has been a rapid development of tourism since the early '70s, when the first hyppies, equipped with only a sleeping bag and guitar, discovered this corner of paradise.
Today the island is completely different in the eyes of the tourist who arrives there, from the capital Nathon and Chaweng Beach, the long golden beach full of pubs, hotels and bungalows, the traditional starting point for discovering the island. On the beach you can rent equipment for water sports and evening hours are full of the many local tourists and locals.Other attractions of the island are the beach of Hat Lamai and that of the Buddha · The Great Falls of Na Muang and Hin Lat ones, and coconut plantations, which have always been the wealth of the island. From Samui you can reach the islands of Koh Tao and Koh Phangan, much less touristy and crowded, ideal for those who love diving and spend a few days in peace and quiet in the sun.
Phuket, the pearl of the Andaman Sea
Despite the damage caused by the Tsunami on Boxing Day in 2004, the island of Phuket is undoubtedly thanks to the hospitality of its structures and its inhabitants, for good food, beautiful beaches and crystal clear sea, a major tourist attractions of the south-east Asia. Connected to the mainland by the Sarasin Bridge, and easily accessible by air from Bangkok, the island is the largest in the country.
The island is to visit especially during the dry season, on the west coast of Thailand, which corresponds to the period of our winter, and its main tourist attractions are represented only by the capital Phuket Town, which is located in the eastern part of ' island and has an interesting old town, the beautiful coves and beaches including Patong definitely stands out, queen of Thai tourism equipped with modern hotels, restaurants (where you can try the regional cuisine based on fish), local fashion and equipment for water sports.In Phuket there are numerous offshore islands, which are a veritable paradise for nature lovers and divers. Definitely worth a visit to the archipelago of Phi-Phi, where is the beautiful Phi-Phi Don, a little pearl consists of two islands connected by an isthmus, became famous in the film The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Movies Moby also made it famous, thanks to the song Porcelain.
From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, to discover the wonderful North
Itinerary must for those who want to get to know Thailand, and then not only the beautiful beaches of the south, is the one that crosses the northern region, rich in history and beautiful nature, where you can also start to explore the neighboring countries Burma, Laos and Cambodia. The whole region is known for its excellent craftsmanship and production of the highest mountains of the country, Mount Inthanon Mountain and Luang, ideal for trekking.
An ideal starting point is surely represented by the city of Chiang Mai, well connected to the capital Bangkok, which has a wonderful cultural heritage due to the presence of some of the temples (which are called in Thai Wat) the most fascinating of the country, as the Chedi Lang, Phra Singh, Chiang Man, the Suan Dok, the Bupparam Saen Fang and which are just some of the treasures scattered inside and outside the old walls.Along the road to Chiang Rai meet the city of Lamphun, former imperial city in which you can visit the Temple of Phra That Haripunchai, and Lampang, another destination rich in history and temples, Phra Keo Don Tao like or Phra That Lampang Luang, located not far from the city. The tour continues towards the north to Chiang Rai, known for its elephants and training schools to be the starting point for the discovery of the "famous" Golden Triangle, an area greater production of drugs.