Journey Through Bangkok: A Pictorial Guide to the City of Angels
Description
The Thai people call their capital city Krungthep, meaning ‘the city of angels’ while foreigners know it as Bangkok. Once a sleepy fishing village along the Chao Phraya River, it grew to become a city as the river offered protection against invasion. The kings dug khlongs or canals for expansion and Bangkok came to be termed the ‘Venice of the East’. In recent times, rapid urbanisation has seen the canals being filled up and myriad motorways now run across the city. Today, Bangkok is a leisure and cultural hub, synonymous with food, fun, shopping and ornate temples b...
ISBN(s)
9812329137, 9789812329134
