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In
December 1998, when I came up with the idea of building a web site of my own I started to find out what should be the first few web pages for Bangkok. Of course viewing Bangkok from the highest building at that time was selected. About 2 years went by there are probably a thousand of web pages already built for Bangkoksite.com. Places to see in Bangkok are collected here. |
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Modern
Bangkok Bangkok which is locally called "Krung Thep" which means the City of Angels established in 1782 by King Rama I as the capital of Siam at that time. Bangkok has retained its traditional charm with a mixture of old cultural heritage and new modern skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, shopping centers, street shoppings, famous Thai food, restaurants, sports, entertainment, etc. |
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Express
Way Travelling from Bangkok International Airport to downtown and around Bangkok can be made by the express way system. Mass rapid transit consists of elevated electric train went into operation at the end of 1999. Also, subway system is now under construction. Picture on the left was shot from By Yoke Tower No.2 in February 2004. |
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International Airport (BIA) Located about 25 km north of Bangkok city. This airport has about 25 million passengers in 1996 which resulted in the 27th of the world and it is the world second rank for the growth rate of passengers.There are two terminal buildings and about one kilometer to the south there is a Bangkok Domestic Terminal Building. The new airport at Nong Ngu Hao is now under construction. For more information visit the web site : Airports Authority of Thailand. |
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Since : December 1998
