Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Bangkok city map and hotel accommodation

Bangkok city maps








Bangkok hotel map information



Bangkok was established during april 6 1782 by his majesty the king Rama 1 formally established the new capital, call it krungthip the official name "Krungthep mahanakhon amonratanakosin Mahintara Ayutthaya Mahadilok popnoparat ratchatani burirom udomratchaniwet mahanasan amonpiman avathansathit sakkathattiya witsanukamprasit" and never refer to their capital as Bangkok, this name came to be used only by a foreign visitor in the kingdom.But bangkok is derived from two primitive thai words Bang means village and kok means olive. short term means village of olive because Bangkok is a small fishing village and agriculture land where the plum orchard and wild olive (makok in thai )are grow.

Thunburi era forming an artificial island known as Rattanakosin island which was to be the epicenter of the new capital.so the royal highness king Rama 1 vision was to adopt the image of rich history , culture and tradition of The ruin Ayutthaya period to provide the people with sense of continuity.

now Bangkok has a population of 8 million people with modernization and stable economic growth. while population increase pollution become a significant problem in Bangkok.

Chiang mai travel and tour


Chiangmai travel and tour








Chiang mai


Located at the northwestern Thailand, The capital of the independent Kingdom of Lana, City of Chiang mai serves as religious, educational, cultural economic and transportation center of northern Thailand.
Chiang Mai, Situated 430 miles north of Bangkok on the Banks of the River Ping, 700 kilometers by road, Chiang Mai covers an area of 20107 square kilometers it is the 3rd largest city and capital of Northern region.
Chiang Mai most famous landmark, a magnificent temple called Wat Phra That, was Built on Mount Suthep during Ku Na’s reign.



Today Chiang Mai a center of Thai art and handicraft, nearby villages is a famous called Baan Tawai Village just 15 kilometers from town Khoun Khong sub-districs, hang dong district. Renowned for it’s specializing of making traditional silver wear. Wood teak carving, silk weaving. Antique wood, gold leaf wood, hand woven textile, basketry and earth wave. A magnificent architectural design also introduce in the Lan Na kingdom. During thirteenth and fourteenth century temples.


Chiangmai places to visit