query: what is the name of the river in bangkok

pos: Chao Phraya River Chao Phraya River The Chao Phraya ( ; , or ) is the major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial plain forming the centre of the country. It flows through Bangkok and then into the Gulf of Thailand. On many old European maps, the river is named "Menam" or "Mae Nam" (Thai: แม่น้ำ), Thai for "river". James McCarthy, F.R.G.S., who served as Director-General of the Siamese Government Surveys prior to establishment of the Royal Survey Department, wrote in his account, ""Me Nam" is a generic term, "me" signifying "mother" and "Nam" "water," and the epithet Chao P'ia signifies that

pos: Khlong Bangkok Noi Khlong Bangkok Noi Khlong Bangkok Noi (; lit "Bangkok Noi Canal") is a "khlong" (คลอง; canal) in Bangkok; its name is the origin of the name Bangkok Noi District. The source of this canal is similar to the Khlong Bangkok Yai. When King Chairachathirat of Ayutthaya Kingdom in 1552, he was ordered to dig through the Chao Phraya River to shorten the travel time. It became the two canals are Khlong Bangkok Yai and Khlong Bangkok Noi like today. Although Khlong Bangkok Noi is a shorten canal, but it can also be linked to many other canals such as Khlong

pos: Phra Nakhon District Phra Nakhon District Phra Nakhon (; ) is one of the 50 districts ("khet") of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the central district of Bangkok, including Rattanakosin Island. Neighboring districts are, from the north, clockwise: Dusit, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Samphanthawong, and across the Chao Phraya River, Thonburi, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok Noi, and Bang Phlat. Phra Nakhon was also the name of Bangkok Province, until it was merged in 1972 with Thonburi to form the present day Bangkok metropolis. The district is bounded by the Chao Phraya River to the west, Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem in the north, and Ratchadamnoen Road

pos: Bangkok Noi District Bangkok Noi District Bangkok Noi (, ) is one of the 50 districts ("khet") of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Bang Phlat, Phra Nakhon (across Chao Phraya River), Bangkok Yai, Phasi Charoen, and Taling Chan. Bangkok Noi was established as an amphoe on 15 October 1915. Originally named Amphoe Ammarin, it was renamed on 11 July 1916 to Amphoe Bangkok Noi to match with the historical name of the area. It became a khet in 1972 when Thon Buri and Bangkok were merged. Later on 9 November 1989 the Bang Phlat district was created from four of

pos: Bangkok Yai District Bangkok Yai District Bangkok Yai (; ) is one of the 50 districts ("khet") of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbouring districts are (from north clockwise) Bangkok Noi, Phra Nakhon (across Chao Phraya River), Thon Buri, Phasi Charoen, and Taling Chan. The district is named after Khlong Bangkok Yai (คลองบางกอกใหญ่, also called Khlong Bang Luang, คลองบางหลวง) which was actually part of Chao Phraya River until a canal dug in 1522 during the Ayutthaya period altered the flow of the river such that the canal became the main river and the section of original river became present-day Khlong Bangkok Yai. Bangkok Yai, or more

pos: Immaculate Conception Church, Bangkok Immaculate Conception Church, Bangkok The Church of Immaculate Conception of Bangkok (), also known as Wat Khamen (), is the oldest Catholic church in Thailand. Its name Immaculate Conception comes from the Catholic belief that by the will of God the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin. The Church's history and construction is an example of the religious tolerance of the Thai people. The first Portuguese missionaries arrived in Thailand in 1567. Bangkok, at that time, was still a transit port along the Chao Phraya river on the way to Ayuthaya. In 1674, during the Ayuthaya era, King

pos: Thonburi Thonburi Thonburi () is an area of modern Bangkok. During the era of the kingdom of Ayutthaya, its location on the right (west) bank at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River had made it an important garrison town, which is reflected in its name: "thon" () a loanword from Pali "dhána" wealth and "buri" (), from "púra" fortress. The full formal name was Thon Buri Si Mahasamut ( 'City of Treasures Gracing the Ocean'. For the informal name, see the history of Bangkok under Ayutthaya. In 1768, a year after the sack of Ayutthaya by the Burmese, General Taksin

pos: Khlong Bangkok Yai Khlong Bangkok Yai Khlong Bangkok Yai (; lit: Bangkok Yai Canal) is a historic "khlong" (คลอง; canal) of Bangkok. Originally it was part of the Chao Phraya River, In the past, Chao Phraya River has a more tortuous condition than present. Those who travel by boat must cruise along the river, which takes more than one day. It's a waste of time. Until in the reign of King Chairachathirat (1534–46) of Ayutthaya Kingdom, he ordered to be canalize through the mid of Chao Phraya River, reduce travel time faster, named "Khlong Lat Bangkok" (คลองลัดบางกอก; Bangkok Short-Cut Canal), and make the

pos: Wongwian Yai Wongwian Yai Wongwian Yai, also spelled "Wong Wian Yai" or "Wongwien Yai" (, ), is a large roundabout (traffic circle) in Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, where the statue of King Taksin is situated. It is in the Thon Buri District and Khlong San District in the centre of Bangkok, at the intersection of Prajadhipok/Inthara Phithak/Lat Ya/Somdet Phra Chao Taksin Roads. Nearby is Wongwian Yai Station, a historical commuter railway terminal to Mahachai (local name of Samut Sakon provincial city) and Mae Khlong (Samut Songkhram), a southwestern suburb of Bangkok. The circle

pos: River City Shopping Complex River City Shopping Complex River City Bangkok, The Anchor of Arts & Antiques (RCB) is a shopping center in Bangkok, Thailand. It is on the Chao Phraya River on the Si Phraya Pier near many large hotels. It is accessible by car or boat. River City Bangkok, The Anchor of Arts & Antiques was Designed by Krisda Arunvongse na Ayudhya and developed by the Italthai Group and The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, it opened on 1 December 1984 with total floor area of 47,567 m². Tenants of River City Bangkok are 60 percent art and antique shops, 20 percent lifestyle

pos: Nakhon Pathom Province other central Thailand locations. Nakhon Pathom is a small province 56 km west of Bangkok. It is in the alluvial plain of central Thailand and is drained by the Tha Chin River (also called the Nakhon Chai Si), a tributary of the Chao Phraya River. The city of Bangkok has now grown so it actually extends to the provincial border of Nakhon Pathom. The name derives from the Pali words "Nagara Pathama" meaning "first city", and Nakhon Pathom is therefore often referred to as Thailand's oldest city. Archaeological remains have been found from the (pre-Thai) Dvaravati kingdom dating from the

pos: Khlong Bangkok Yai historic places such as Khlong Bang Luang Artist House, Talat Phlu or Wichai Prasit Fort. Khlong Bangkok Yai Khlong Bangkok Yai (; lit: Bangkok Yai Canal) is a historic "khlong" (คลอง; canal) of Bangkok. Originally it was part of the Chao Phraya River, In the past, Chao Phraya River has a more tortuous condition than present. Those who travel by boat must cruise along the river, which takes more than one day. It's a waste of time. Until in the reign of King Chairachathirat (1534–46) of Ayutthaya Kingdom, he ordered to be canalize through the mid of Chao Phraya River,

pos: History of Bangkok the mandala of Ayutthaya's influence. The town had become an important customs outpost by as early as the 15th century; the title of its customs official is given as "Nai Phra Khanon Thonburi" () in a document from the reign of Ayutthayan king Chao Sam Phraya (1424–1448). The name also appears in the 1805 revised code of laws known as the Law of Three Seals. At the time, the Chao Phraya flowed through what are now the Bangkok Noi and Bangkok Yai Canals, forming a large loop in which lay the town. In the reign of King Chairacha (either in

pos: History of Bangkok History of Bangkok The history of the city of Bangkok, in Thailand, dates at least to the early–15th century, when it was under the rule of Ayutthaya. Due to its strategic location near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, the town gradually increased in importance, and after the fall of Ayutthaya King Taksin established his new capital of Thonburi there, on the river's west bank. King Phutthayotfa Chulalok, who succeeded Taksin, moved the capital to the eastern bank in 1782, to which the city dates its foundation under its current Thai name, "Krung Thep Maha Nakhon". Bangkok has since

pos: Samphanthawong District Samphanthawong District Samphanthawong (, ) is one of the 50 districts (khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Regarded as Bangkok's Chinatown, it is the smallest district in area but has the highest population density of Bangkok's districts. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bang Rak, Khlong San (across Chao Phraya River), and Phra Nakhon. The area has been a Chinese community since the early days of Bangkok. Originally living in what is now the Phra Nakhon District, they were relocated here when the capital was set up. The narrow Sampheng Lane (สำเพ็ง, now called Wanit I Road, วานิช

pos: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Thai touches, including silk and teak finishings.” Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok is a 5-star resort hotel owned by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. With a quarter of a mile of river frontage, the two-towers of the property face the Saphan Taksin BTS Station. In 2014, the hotel joined the Bangkok Riverside Marketing Partnership (BRMP), a group of eight five-star hotels on Bangkok’s riverside with a pledged 150 billion baht in investment in the area in January 2015. The Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok was used for the ASEAN summit

pos: Tha Phra bank of Chao Phraya river). The name "Tha Phra" comes from Wat Tha Phra (วัดท่าพระ) a temple is located near the intersection, on the side of Charan Sanit Wong Road. In the near future, Tha Phra intersection will be opened the Tha Phra MRT station is a proposed MRT Blue Line, which be the interchange station of MRT Blue Line Bang Sue–Tha Phra and MRT Blue Line Hua Lamphong–Lak Song. Tha Phra Tha Phra (, ) is a major road intersection in the Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict, Bangkok Yai District in Thon Buri side, Bangkok. This intersection is the junction

pos: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok is a 5-star resort hotel owned by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. With a quarter of a mile of river frontage, the two-towers of the property face the Saphan Taksin BTS Station. In 2014, the hotel joined the Bangkok Riverside Marketing Partnership (BRMP), a group of eight five-star hotels on Bangkok’s riverside with a pledged 150 billion baht in investment in the area in January 2015. The Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok was used for the ASEAN summit hosted by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, and

pos: Bangkok Noi District are considered the most artistic of that time. In the Suwannaram Witthayakhom School next to the temple is also the district museum. Wat Rakhang Khositaram Woramaha Wihan is a major temple near the Chao Phraya river. It dates back to Ayutthaya times, when it was named Bangwayai. During the renovations done by King Rama I a huge bell was found and moved to Wat Phra Kaew, five smaller bells were installed in the temple as replacement. The bell also gave the temple its name, as "Rakang" is the Thai word for bell. Bangkok Noi is known for several traditional goods

pos: The Big Boss used for filming in Bangkok was the Chao Phraya River in Phra Pradaeng District, for the opening scene in the film where Bruce and his uncle step off the ferry boat and walk through the busy pier. Some of the interior scenes were also filmed in Bangkok, although it is not always clear when watching the film what was filmed where. The Big Boss film crew finally returned to Hong Kong on 3 September, where there would be a further two days filming for insert shots including close-ups of Bruce avoiding the dogs and the "leg-grappling" scene during the fight

pos: Wat Arun Wat Arun Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan () or Wat Arun (, "Temple of Dawn") is a Buddhist temple ("wat") in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmark. The first light of the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence. Although the temple had existed since at least the seventeenth century, its distinctive "prang" (spires) were built in the

pos: Bang Sue District Bangkok where tambons in Bangkok were renamed khwaengs and amphoes in Bangkok were renamed khets, Bang Sue became Khwaeng Bang Sue under Khet Dusit. Bang Sue became a khet in 1989. Its name meaning ""Community of Faithfully"". It appears in the Sunthorn Phu's poem ""Journey to Phrabat"" since 1807. Rama VI Bridge was the first bridge to cross the Chao Phraya River. It was opened on 1 January 1923 and was named after King Vajiravudh (Rama VI). The 442 metre long and 10 metre wide road-rail bridge originally carried a single-track railway to the west and south of Thailand and

pos: Bangkok form the built-up urban area. It is ranked 73rd in the world in terms of land area. The city's urban sprawl reaches into parts of the six other provinces it borders, namely, in clockwise order from northwest: Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Chachoengsao, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, and Nakhon Pathom. With the exception of Chachoengsao, these provinces, together with Bangkok, form the greater Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Bangkok is in the Chao Phraya River delta in Thailand's central plain. The river meanders through the city in a southerly direction, emptying into the Gulf of Thailand approximately south of city centre. The area is

pos: Bangkok Noi Museum Bangkok Noi Museum Bangkok Noi District Museum is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River near the Bangkok Noi canal. It was established by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to preserve the rich community history of the area. The area was a historical site for foreign traders given the connection by the canals and the museum has much content reflecting this. The Bangkok Noi Museum records the old trade undertaken by the people in the past. Another old trade preserved in the Bangkok Noi Museum is the polished bronze bowl trade.

pos: Siri Rat Subdistrict at another river side. There is also Bangkok Noi Railway Station (or the former Thon Buri railway station), which used to be the southern railway terminal, and became the terminal station of the Death Railway to Kanchanaburi built by Japan during World War II. Siri Rat Subdistrict Siri Rat (also spelled Siriraj, ) is one of the 180 sub-districts ("khwaeng") of Bangkok, Thailand, covering the area around Siriraj Hospital, located on the southern rim of Khlong (canal) Bangkok Noi mouth to the western bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Noi District. It is also named for the road

pos: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Michener. The River Wing contains deluxe two bedroom suites named after former guests or personages associated with the hotel including Barbara Cartland, Gore Vidal, Graham Greene, Wilbur Smith, John le Carré, Jim Thompson, Norman Mailer, Thai author Kukrit Pramoj. Other suites are named after ships associated with the early Bangkok trade such as Otago (once captained by Joseph Conrad), HMS Melita, Vesatri and Natuna. Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is a five-star hotel in Bangkok owned in part and managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the original structure was the

pos: Santichaiprakarn Park Santichaiprakarn Park Santichaiprakarn Park () is a small urban park of about 8 rai (round about 3 acres) in Bangkok located on the ending phase of Phra Athit Road, Chana Songkram Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District east bank of Chao Phraya River at mouth of Khlong Bang Lamphu (Bang Lamphu Canal) in the area of Bang Lamphu. Opposite to Rama VIII Park in Thonburi side. The park was built on the 72th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) on December 5, 1999. The king gave its name, meaningful ""Signs of the Victory of Peace"". Subsequently, the government granted Bangkok Metropolitan

pos: Thon Buri District merged with Bangkok to form the present day Bangkok metropolitan area. The district is divided into seven sub-districts ("khwaeng"). Thon Buri District Thon Buri (, ) is one of the 50 districts ("khet") of Bangkok, Thailand. On the west bank of Chao Phraya River, it was once part of Thon Buri Province. Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Bangkok Yai, Phra Nakhon (across Chao Phraya River), Khlong San, Bang Kho Laem (across Chao Phraya), Rat Burana, Chom Thong, and Phasi Charoen. In addition to the native inhabitants, the district was settled relatively early by foreigners, first Chinese merchants, then the

pos: Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem (, ) is a canal ("khlong") in Bangkok. It was dug in 1851 in order to serve as a new outer moat for the expanding city, extending its boundaries from the Rattanakosin Island to the north and east. When the city of Rattanakosin (the formal name of the capital city today known as Bangkok) was founded by King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) in 1782, it was set within fortified walls, and Khlong Rop Krung was constructed as a moat to protect the city's eastern flank. The Chao Phraya River formed a natural

pos: Chao Phraya River it is the chief river in the kingdom of Siam." H. Warington Smyth, who served as Director of the Department of Mines in Siam from 1891 to 1896, refers to it in his book first published in 1898 as "the Me Nam Chao Phraya". In the English-language media in Thailand, the name Chao Phraya River is often translated as "river of kings". The Chao Phraya begins at the confluence of the Ping and Nan rivers at Nakhon Sawan (also called Pak Nam Pho) in Nakhon Sawan Province. After this it flows south for from the central plains to Bangkok and

pos: Rattanakosin Island Rattanakosin Island Rattanakosin Island () is a historic area in the Phra Nakhon District in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River to the west and various canals to the east that were dug to serve as moats for what was originally the fortified city center. Situated on the eastern convex bank of a meander in the Chao Phraya River, the island is the site of the Grand Palace and Bangkok's City Pillar Shrine, among other places of historical significance. King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I) founded the city as the capital of his new

pos: Bangkok Bangkok Bangkok (, ) is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (, ) or simply Krung Thep (). The city occupies in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand, and has a population of over eight million, or 12.6 percent of the country's population. Over fourteen million people (22.2 percent) lived within the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region at the 2010 census, making Bangkok the nation's primate city, significantly dwarfing Thailand's other urban centres in terms of importance. Bangkok traces its roots to a small trading post during

pos: Bangkok or planned by the national government and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The history of Bangkok dates at least back to the early 15th century, when it was a village on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, under the rule of Ayutthaya. Because of its strategic location near the mouth of the river, the town gradually increased in importance. Bangkok initially served as a customs outpost with forts on both sides of the river, and was the site of a siege in 1688 in which the French were expelled from Siam. After the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese

pos: Bangkok Protestant Cemetery this cemetery. The Bangkok Protestant Cemetery was founded by a royal land grant given by King Mongkut on 29 July 1853, to address the need for burial space for Bangkok's growing Protestant community. The cemetery is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River just south of the Menam Riverside Hotel, and 1.75 km south of the Saphan Taksin BTS station along Charoen Krung Road. It is very close to the Asiatique night market. Address: Soi 72/5, Charoen Krung Road, Bangkok Bangkok Protestant Cemetery The Bangkok Protestant Cemetery is a cemetery catering mainly to the foreign community in Bangkok.

pos: Tha Din Daeng, Bangkok Tha Din Daeng, Bangkok Tha Din Daeng () is a market and one of oldest neighborhood in Bangkok. It's located in the area of Khlong San district in Thonburi side (west bank of Chao Phraya river). It has a long history since the early Ayutthaya period (the reign of King Uthong to Intharacha), because there's evidence of the settlement of people. This area is a stop for cargo ships to travel from the river mouth (Chao Phraya) to Ayutthaya. In the Rattanakosin period. Tha Din Daeng is also considered a prime location for commerce and industry in the early days.

pos: Bay of Bangkok Bay of Bangkok The Bay of Bangkok (, , ), also known as the Bight of Bangkok, is the northernmost part of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly extending from Hua Hin District to the west and Sattahip District to the east. Three of the major rivers of central Thailand empty into the bay - the Chao Phraya and its distributary Tha Chin, the Mae Klong and the Bang Pakong River. There are some islands off the eastern shores of the bay, like Ko Sichang, Ko Lan and Ko Phai. The water quality of the Bay of Bangkok is rated as

pos: Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is a five-star hotel in Bangkok owned in part and managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the original structure was the first hotel built in Thailand when it opened as The Oriental in 1876. Today, the hotel is one of two flagship properties of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. When Siam opened to foreign trade after the signing of the Bowring Treaty the sailors that manned the ships which conveyed this trade though Bangkok required accommodation on shore. To meet this demand, Captain Dyers, an American

pos: Nonthaburi Province Nonthaburi Province Nonthaburi (, ) is one of the central provinces ("changwat") of Thailand, established by the , which came into force on 9 March 1946. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Bangkok, and Nakhon Pathom. Nonthaburi is the most densely populated province after Bangkok. The Bang Kwang Central Prison is located here. Nonthaburi is directly northwest of Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River. The province is part of the greater Bangkok Metropolitan Area. In most parts it is as urbanized as the capital, and the boundary between the two provinces is nearly unrecognisable.

pos: Thung Khru District Bang Na (all Bangkok), and the districts Mueang Samut Prakan and Phra Samut Chedi of Samut Prakan. It is at a large bend of the Chao Phraya River. The Bang Mot tangerine is grown in the area. The district is divided into two sub-districts ("khwaeng"). Thung Khru District Thung Khru (, ) is one of the 50 districts ("khet") of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by (clockwise from north) Rat Burana District of Bangkok, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng and Amphoe Phra Samut Chedi of Samut Prakan Province, Bang Khun Thian and Chom Thong of Bangkok. Khet Thung Khru is a

pos: Saphan Taksin BTS station Saphan Taksin BTS station Saphan Taksin station () is a BTS skytrain station, on the Silom Line in Sathon District, Bangkok, Thailand. The station is located at the entry ramp of Taksin Bridge, below Sathon Road, to the east of the Chao Phraya River. It is the only rapid transit station in Bangkok which can transfer to a river pier for the crossing-river ferry to Thonburi and the Chao Phraya Express Boat service. That makes the station popular for both daily passengers and tourists sightseeing by river boats to historical area such as Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Sanam Luang.

pos: Talat Noi in the Bang Rak District. Including River City, a shopping center by the Chao Phraya River etc. In addition, local elder also recalled Talat Noi is origin of the "Kuaitiao khua kai" (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวคั่วไก่), a popular stir-fried noodles dish. It adapted from dried chicken congee in during World War II period. Talat Noi Talat Noi or Talad Noi (, ) is a historic neighbourhood in Bangkok. It roughly occupies the area of the subdistrict of the same name in Samphanthawong District. Located on the periphery of Bangkok's Chinatown, Talat Noi has been home to various ethnic Chinese communities since soon after

pos: Bangkok Port Bangkok Port Bangkok Port () (BKP), popularly known as Khlong Toei Port (), is an international port on the Chao Phraya River in Khlong Toei District of the Thai capital city, Bangkok. It is operated by the Port Authority of Thailand. It was Thailand's main international port from its opening in 1947 until it was superseded by the deep-sea Laem Chabang Port in 1991. It is primarily a cargo port, though its inland location limits access to ships of 12,000 deadweight tonnes or less. The port handled of cargo in the first eight months of the 2010 fiscal year, about

pos: History of Bangkok (.) A series of decrees in 1971–1972 resulted in the merger of these provinces and its local administrations, forming the current city of Bangkok which is officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) was created in 1975 to govern the city, and its governor has been elected since 1985. History of Bangkok The history of the city of Bangkok, in Thailand, dates at least to the early–15th century, when it was under the rule of Ayutthaya. Due to its strategic location near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, the town gradually increased

pos: Bangkok Port Although the port's flow of imports has gone down by 40 percent, post-1995 export cargo volume has remained at a satisfactory level. Bangkok Port Bangkok Port () (BKP), popularly known as Khlong Toei Port (), is an international port on the Chao Phraya River in Khlong Toei District of the Thai capital city, Bangkok. It is operated by the Port Authority of Thailand. It was Thailand's main international port from its opening in 1947 until it was superseded by the deep-sea Laem Chabang Port in 1991. It is primarily a cargo port, though its inland location limits access to ships

pos: Lhong 1919 Lhong 1919 Lhong 1919 (; ) is a tourist attraction on the west bank of Chao Phraya River in Bangkok's Thonburi side in concept similar to Asiatique The Riverfront in Phra Nakhon side. Located at Khlong San Sub-District, Khlong San District, Bangkok. Lhong 1919 is a historic port and warehouse in "siheyuan" style (Chinese courtyard architecture), it was built in 1850 as a port for shipping from overseas such as British Malaya, Mainland China or British Hong Kong. Its name is derived from the word "Huang Chung Lhong" (火船廊; lit: steamer port), which is an old name. Until 1919, the

pos: Bangkok Folk Museum standing next to each other. Conjoined with the Folk museum is the BMA local museum of Bang Rak District. It houses records of the history of the district, and an insight into the origins of the early roads and canals. It focuses on the canals and the windmills that once characterised the area. Bangkok Folk Museum Bangkok Folk Museum, or Bangkokian Museum (, ), is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is at house number 273 on Soi Charoen Krung 43, near the Sri Rat Expressway several hundred metres from the left bank of the Chao Phraya River and the

pos: Uthai Thani Province Uthai Thani Province Uthai Thani (, ) is one of the provinces ("changwat") of Thailand. Neighboring provinces are (from north clockwise) Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, and Tak. It is in Thailand's lower northern region, somewhat off the route between Bangkok and Chiang Mai. It is approximately 200 km from Bangkok. The province stretches from the upper plains of the Chao Phraya River valley, to mountains covered with forests in the west. The Sakae Krang River, a tributary of the Chao Phraya River is the main watercourse of Uthai Thani Province. The Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, at

pos: Khlong Bangkok Yai original Chao Phraya River become two canals are Khlong Bangkok Yai (lower) and Khlong Bangkok Noi (upper) until today. In the reign of King Taksin (1767–82) of Thonburi Kingdom, he founded a new capital on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. So, throughout the Khlong Bangkok Yai became the residence of many people, such as the nobility and the citizen, and it was named "Khlong Bang Luang" or "Khlong Bang Kha Luang" (คลองบางหลวง, คลองบางข้าหลวง; Canal of Governor). And it's the first canal in Thailand with lampposts installed as well. It's currently 6 km (about 3 mi) long passes

pos: Santa Cruz Church (Bangkok) Santa Cruz Church (Bangkok) Santa Cruz Church (), also known as Kudi Chin (), is a Roman Catholic church in Bangkok. It is in Khwaeng (sub-district) Wat Kanlaya of the Thon Buri District on the west bank of Chao Phraya River, in the neighbourhood known as Kudi Chin. A church was first built on the site, which had been granted to a community of Portuguese Catholics, around 1770. It was then the main Catholic church in Bangkok, and served as the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Siam until 1821, when Assumption Cathedral was completed. The current building, in Renaissance

pos: Bangkok Folk Museum Bangkok Folk Museum Bangkok Folk Museum, or Bangkokian Museum (, ), is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is at house number 273 on Soi Charoen Krung 43, near the Sri Rat Expressway several hundred metres from the left bank of the Chao Phraya River and the intersection of Soi Charoen Krung 43 and Maha Set Road. Set in a building dating back to the World War II period, the museum offers an insight into the lifestyles of well-off Bangkokians during World War II and its aftermath (1937–1957). The museum was originally the home of the Suravadee family which was

pos: Khlong Prem Prachakon the canal for the benefit of the public. Moreover, the name of Lak Si is derived from the milestone along the canal in the past. There're periodic milestones. Khlong Prem Prachakon Khlong Prem Prachakon () is an one "khlong" (คลอง; canal) in central Thailand. It's considered to be the first canal dug in the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It connects between Bangkok and Ayutthaya total distance 50,846 m. (about 50 km.). Its name meaning ""Happiness Citizen"", it was canalize in 1869 completed in 1870, it takes 18 months, connecting Chao Phraya River from Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem in

pos: Mahaisawan Road Mahaisawan Road Mahaisawan Road () is a short road and intersection in Bangkok. It's starts at Mahaisawan intersection in the area of Dao Khanong sub-district, Thon Buri district and runs through Bukkhalo intersection and links with Krungthep bridge across Chao Phraya river to Phra Nakhon side (east bank of river) and end at Thanon Tok intersection which meet Charoen Krung and Rama III roads in Bang Kho Laem sub-district, Bang Kho Laem district. Its name after Phraya Mahaisawan (พระยามไหสวรรย์) or Ko Sombatsiri (กอ สมบัติศิริ), a first governor of Thonburi province (now Thonburi side). For Mahaisawan intersection, which is four-way of

pos: Loi Krathong from the Institute of Physical Education helped municipal workers clean up the Wang River in Mueang District. In 2018, after the festivities, Bangkok city workers cleared 841,327 krathongs, up from 3.6 percent in 2017, from the Chao Phraya River, local canals, and 30 public parks; 5.3 percent of them were made from styrofoam. Loi Krathong Loi Krathong (, ) is a Siamese festival celebrated annually throughout the Kingdom of Thailand and in nearby countries with significant southwestern Tai cultures (Laos, Shan, Mon, Tanintharyi, Kelantan, Kedah and Xishuangbanna). The name could be translated as "to float a basket," and comes from

pos: Mahaisawan Road baht after project since 2001. Mahaisawan Road Mahaisawan Road () is a short road and intersection in Bangkok. It's starts at Mahaisawan intersection in the area of Dao Khanong sub-district, Thon Buri district and runs through Bukkhalo intersection and links with Krungthep bridge across Chao Phraya river to Phra Nakhon side (east bank of river) and end at Thanon Tok intersection which meet Charoen Krung and Rama III roads in Bang Kho Laem sub-district, Bang Kho Laem district. Its name after Phraya Mahaisawan (พระยามไหสวรรย์) or Ko Sombatsiri (กอ สมบัติศิริ), a first governor of Thonburi province (now Thonburi side). For Mahaisawan

pos: Santa Cruz Church (Bangkok) Revival style, was built in 1913–1916 to replace a second structure from 1845. Santa Cruz Church (Bangkok) Santa Cruz Church (), also known as Kudi Chin (), is a Roman Catholic church in Bangkok. It is in Khwaeng (sub-district) Wat Kanlaya of the Thon Buri District on the west bank of Chao Phraya River, in the neighbourhood known as Kudi Chin. A church was first built on the site, which had been granted to a community of Portuguese Catholics, around 1770. It was then the main Catholic church in Bangkok, and served as the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of

pos: Phra Khanong District Phra Khanong District Phra Khanong (, ) is one of the 50 districts (Khet) of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbor, clockwise from north, are Suan Luang, Prawet, and Bang Na districts of Bangkok, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng of Samut Prakan Province (across Chao Phraya River), Khlong Toei and Watthana of Bangkok. Phra Khanong was an amphoe of Nakhon Khuean Khan back in 1902. Nakhon Khuean Khan was renamed to Phra Pradaeng in 1914. In 1927 Phra Khanong was transferred from the then Phra Pradaeng province to Bangkok. It was once very big but it has since been split into several small districts.

pos: Bangkok have since further changed. The city in its current form was created in 1972 with the formation of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), following the merger of Phra Nakhon Province on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya and Thonburi Province on the west during the previous year. The origin of the name "Bangkok" (, pronounced in Thai as ), is unclear. "Bang" is a Thai word meaning 'a village on a stream', and the name might have been derived from "Bang Ko" (), "ko" meaning 'island', stemming from the city's watery landscape. Another theory suggests that it is shortened

pos: Bay of Bangkok "very poor" by the Pollution Control Department. Bay of Bangkok The Bay of Bangkok (, , ), also known as the Bight of Bangkok, is the northernmost part of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly extending from Hua Hin District to the west and Sattahip District to the east. Three of the major rivers of central Thailand empty into the bay - the Chao Phraya and its distributary Tha Chin, the Mae Klong and the Bang Pakong River. There are some islands off the eastern shores of the bay, like Ko Sichang, Ko Lan and Ko Phai. The water quality of

pos: Embassy of the United Kingdom, Bangkok Embassy of the United Kingdom, Bangkok The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Bangkok is the chief diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in Thailand. Established as an embassy in 1947, its history dates to 1856 when a British consul was first posted in Bangkok following the signing of the Bowring Treaty. Originally located on Charoen Krung Road by the Chao Phraya River, the mission relocated to a new site on the corner of Phloen Chit and Witthayu Roads in 1922. Originally a rural location on the outskirts of the city, the area soon developed into one of the city

pos: Yan Nawa District now in Sathon District. The district is divided into two sub-districts ("khwaeng"). Originally the Harrow International School, Bangkok school was in Yan Nawa District. It is now in Don Mueang District. The Sarasas Ektra School is located in this part of the city. Yan Nawa District Yan Nawa or Yannawa (, ) is one of the 50 districts ("khet") of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by (clockwise from west to northeast) Rat Burana (across Chao Phraya River), Bang Kho Laem, Sathon and Khlong Toei Districts of Bangkok while its remaining neighbor from east to south is Amphoe Phra Pradaeng

pos: Fortifications of Bangkok scrap the fort for materials were documented as early as 1907, these were initially rejected, and it is unknown when the partial demolition took place. The site remains under the authority of the Marine Department, while the Khlong San District Office building now occupies part of the fort's former area. Fortifications of Bangkok The fortifications of Bangkok consist of several series of defensive structures built to protect the city during the late Ayutthaya to early Rattanakosin periods. The earliest structures were built when Bangkok was an outpost of Ayutthaya guarding entry to the Chao Phraya River during the 15th–16th centuries.

pos: Chao Phraya River and densely populated settlements of Thailand due to their access to the waterway. Major bridges cross the Chao Phraya in Bangkok: the Rama VI railroad bridge; Phra Pin-klao near the Grand Palace; Rama VIII, a single tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge; Rama IX, a semi-symmetric cable-stayed bridge; and Mega Bridge, on the Industrial Ring Road. In Bangkok, the Chao Phraya is a major transportation artery for a network of river buses, cross-river ferries, and water taxis ("longtails"). More than 15 boat lines operate on the rivers and canals of the city, including commuter lines. The principal tributaries of the Chao Phraya

pos: Central Group District on the outskirts of Bangkok across the Chao Phraya River from the city center. He moved across the Chao Phraya River to a location near the grand Oriental Hotel (now the Mandarin Oriental), where he opened a store with his eldest son, Samrit, in 1947. In 1956, the family opened Thailand's first department store in Chinatown. In 1957, Tiang's son, Samrit Chirathivat, opened the first Central Department Store in Wangburapha, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok. The company's property development arm, Central Pattana was founded in 1980, and opened its first shopping centre, CentralPlaza Ladprao in Chatuchak District, Bangkok in 1982. Besides

pos: Tourism in Bangkok was laced with canals, giving the capital the appellation "Venice of the East". Surviving canals and the Chao Phraya River provide a glimpse of a traditional waterborne way-of-life that has remained essentially unchanged over centuries. The river and canals may be explored by chartered boat or cruise. Dinner Cruise: Riverine Bangkok offers some of the capital's most arresting sights, particularly at night when the weather is cooler and reflections dot the Chao Phraya River with flickering lights. Jim Thompson Museum (พิพิธภัณฑ์จิม ทอมป์สัน) was constructed by American expatriate Jim Thompson from several traditional Thai-style houses, dismantled and assembled into one dwelling.

pos: Siege of Bangkok founded the new "Ban Phlu Luang" dynasty. After that time, the tension around the French in Bangkok subsided, with fewer cannon shots being traded, and exchanges of food and services being resumed to a certain level. Some discussions were also cautiously started to find an agreement. On 9 September the French warship "Oriflamme", carrying 200 troops and commanded by de l'Estrilles, arrived at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, but was unable to dock at the Bangkok fortress as the entrance to the river was being blocked by the Siamese. According to Vollant des Verquains, this put further pressure

pos: Siriraj Hospital opened in early 2013. The museum is housed in the renovated vintage architecture of the old Bangkok Noi railway station, next to Siriraj's newly opened private subsidiary Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital. The museum exhibits history of medicine in Thailand from traditional medicine to modern, and includes history of the Bangkok Noi area where the museum and the hospital are situated. Siriraj Hospital Siriraj Hospital (; ) is the oldest and largest hospital in Thailand, located in Bangkok on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, opposite Thammasat University's Tha Phrachan campus. It is the primary teaching hospital of the Faculty

neg: Phasi Charoen District Phasi Charoen District Phasi Charoen (, ) is one of the 50 districts ("Khet") of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by other Bangkok districts (from north clockwise): Taling Chan, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Yai, Thon Buri, Chom Thong, Bang Bon, and Bang Khae. The name of the district come from a canal, named Khlong Phasi Charoen (คลองภาษีเจริญ) linking Tha Chin River to Khlong Bangkok Yai. The canal project was initiated by Phra Phasi Sombat Boribun (พระภาษีสมบัติบริบูรณ์), who later became Phraya Phison Sombat Boribun (พระยาพิสณฑ์สมบัติบริบูรณ์). Originally Phasi Charoen proposed to fund the project in exchange for the right to collect toll

neg: Krabi Province In 1875 it was made a direct subordinate of Bangkok, becoming what is now a province. In 1900 the governor moved the seat of the province from Ban Talad Kao to its present location at the mouth of the Krabi River. It is believed the town may have taken its name from the word "krabi", which means 'sword'. This may stem from a legend that an ancient sword was unearthed prior to the city's founding. The area is dotted with solitary limestone peaks, both on land and in the sea. Rock climbers from all over travel to Ton Sai Beach

neg: History of Bangkok 1538 or 1542), a waterway was excavated, bypassing the loop and shortening the route for ships sailing up to Ayutthaya. The flow of the river has since changed to follow the new waterway, dividing the town and making the western part an island. This geographical feature may have given the town the name "Bang Ko" (), meaning 'island village', which later became Bangkok (, pronounced in Thai as ). Another theory regarding the origin of the name speculates that it is shortened from "Bang Makok" (), "makok" being the name of "Spondias pinnata", a plant bearing olive-like fruit. This is

neg: Bangkok the alphabet song to recite the alphabet. The entirety of the lyrics is just the name of the city repeated over and over. The city is now officially known in Thai by a shortened form of the full ceremonial name, "Krung Thep Maha Nakhon", which is colloquially further shortened to "Krung Thep". Bangkok is the city's official English name, as reflected in the name of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The city of Bangkok is locally governed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). Although its boundaries are at the provincial ("changwat") level, unlike the other 76 provinces Bangkok is a special

neg: Before Shane Went to Bangkok: Live in the USA previously unreleased track called "What The Fuck" that was performed only in Fun's live sets. Before Shane Went to Bangkok: Live in the USA Before Shane Went to Bangkok: Live in the USA is the only live music EP by the band fun. It was recorded in 2013 during Fun's North American tour. The name of the EP refers to Fun's guitar tech and photographer Shane Timm. The EP was released December 17, 2013 as a digital download and also as a vinyl bundle including photographs taken during the tour, limited to 1,000 pressings, and was released primarily as a

neg: Chi River Chi River The Chi River (, , ) is the longest river flowing wholly within Thailand. It is long but carries less water than the second longest river, the Mun. The name of the river is "Mae Si" () in the Isan and Lao languages of the region, being transliterated as "Chi" in Bangkok-Thai. In wet seasons there are often flash floods in the floodplain of the Chi River basin. The river rises in the Phetchabun mountains, then runs east through the central Isan provinces of Chaiyaphum, Khon Kaen, and Maha Sarakham, then turns south in Roi Et, runs through

neg: Khlong Bangkok Noi Chak Phra in the area of Phasi Charoen District and Khlong Lat Bang Kruai with Khlong Om Non of Nonthaburi Province etc. Currently, it has been promoted to be one of Bangkok's cultural attractions alike Khlong Bangkok Yai. Because it flows through many historical and cultural landmarks such as National Museum of Royal Barges, Wat Suwannaram, Bangkok Noi Railway Station etc. Khlong Bangkok Noi Khlong Bangkok Noi (; lit "Bangkok Noi Canal") is a "khlong" (คลอง; canal) in Bangkok; its name is the origin of the name Bangkok Noi District. The source of this canal is similar to the Khlong

neg: Samut Sakhon Samut Sakhon Samut Sakhon (, , Pronunciation) is a City in Thailand, capital of Samut Sakhon Province. It is a stop on the Maeklong Railway. Samut Sakhon is 48 km from Bangkok. It is part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. Samut Sakhon was formerly called Tha Chin (Chinese Pier) probably because, in the old days, it had been a trading port for a vast number of Chinese junks. In 1548, a City named Sakhon Buri was established at the mouth of the Tha Chin River. It was a center for recruiting troops from various seaside towns. The name of the

neg: Bangkok railway station Bangkok railway station Bangkok railway station (), unofficially known as Hua Lamphong station (), is the main railway station in Bangkok, Thailand. It is in the center of the city in the Pathum Wan District, and is operated by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The station is officially referred to by the State Railway of Thailand as Sathani Rotfai Krung Thep in Thai ("Krung Thep" is the transliteration of the common Thai language name of Bangkok) and "Bangkok Station" in English. Hua Lamphong () is the informal name of the station, used by both foreign travellers and locals. The

neg: Kunming Bangkok via Laos. The long Kunming–Bangkok Expressway begins at Kunming going down to Ban Houayxay in Laos; it then crosses the Mekong River to Chiangkhong in Thailand and eventually reaches Bangkok. At the 14th Greater Mekong Subregion Ministerial Conference in July 2007, China, Laos and Thailand signed an agreement on the construction of a new bridge over the Mekong River to connect Chiangkhong in Thailand and Ban Houayxay in Laos, to the Kunming–Bangkok Highway. The completion of the new bridge over the Mekong River will help connect China's southeast provinces with Bangkok. With capital investments from both China and Thailand,

neg: Khlong Bangkok Yai through Bangkok Yai and Phasi Charoen with Thon Buri Districs . In addition, its name also became the current name of Bangkok, same as the counterpart, Khlong Bangkok Noi. Assumed to have meaning "Hamlet of Olives", due to in the past, they flourished along waterways in the area. Khlong Bangkok Yai is now a waterway and drainage. It is also an one major cultural tourism of Bangkok. There are many houses of worship on both sides, such as Wat Molilokayaram, Wat Hongratanaram, Wat Nuannoradit, Wat Kalayanamitr, Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Wat Kuhasawan, Bang Luang Mosque, Tonson Mosque, Kudi Charoenphat etc., including

neg: Bangkok Malay Bangkok Malay Bangkok Malay also referred as Bangkok Melayu or Nayu is the local variant of Malay spoken by ethnic Malays living in Bangkok and its surrounding areas. It arose after the intermingling of Malay community from Southern Thailand and slowly diverge as a distinct variety of Malay. Despite historical Malay presence in what is now Bangkok dated as early as Ayutthaya era, the dialect nonetheless only began to develop after the settlement of deportees from Kedah, Kelantan, Pattani, Satun and Yaring dating from 1786. The speakers of Bangkok Malay can be found throughout the city, with higher concentration in

neg: Bangkok F.C. Bangkok F.C. Bangkok Football Club () or formerly Bangkok Bravo Football Club (renamed in 2010), is a professional Thai football club based in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Bangkok F.C. is a professional Thai football club based in the Bang Mot sub-district, Thung Khru District of Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok F.C. plays in the Thai Division 1 of the Thailand Football League. Bangkok F.C. was founded in 1999. Its first name was Bangkok Bravo F.C., and then it was renamed to Bangkok F.C., in 2010 when Natthaphol Teepsuwan became the owner and the chairman of the club. He also changed the logo to be

neg: The River (skyscraper) mix of both freehold condominiums either owned or rented, and a section of the tower which is a serviced apartment operated by Klapsons. Facilities include a 120 m river promenade, gym, several swimming pools, gardens, and adjacent community mall retail space at VUE, also owned and operated by Raimon Land, which opened in 2012. The River has been recognized as a landmark development in Thailand, winning the prestigious Thailand Property Award "Best Luxury Condo Bangkok" Award in 2012, as well as "Best Condo Development" in the same year. The River (skyscraper) The River is a tall skyscraper in Bangkok, Thailand.

neg: Phichit Phichit Phichit (, ) is a town ("thesaban mueang") in central Thailand, capital of Phichit Province. It covers the whole "tambon" Nai Mueang of Mueang Phichit district, an area of 12.017 km². As of 2005 it had a population of 23,791. Phichit is 326 km north of Bangkok. Phichit is at the confluence of the Wat Ta Yom River and the Nan River. The old town of Phichit was established in 1058 CE by Phraya Kotabongthevaraja, and was first part of the Sukhothai kingdom, and later of Ayutthaya. The name of the city changed several times. At first it was

neg: Surin, Thailand Surin, Thailand Surin (, ) is a town in Thailand, capital of Surin province, east-northeast of Bangkok. It is the site of the annual Surin Elephant Round-up. In 2000, Surin had a population of 41,582. The first part of the name "Sur-" originates from the Sanskrit word "Sura" (Devanagari: सुर) meaning "God" (cf. Asura), and the second part "-in(thara)" from Sanskrit is "Indra" (Devanagari: इन्द्र). Hence the name of the province literally means "Lord Indra". In the north of the province is the valley of the Mun river, a tributary of the Mekong. To the south of the province is

neg: Democracy Monument the Kingdom of Siam, by its military ruler, Field Marshal Plaek Phibunsongkhram. Phibun saw the monument as the centre of what he envisaged as a new, Westernised Bangkok, "making Thanon [road] Ratchadamnoen the Champs-Élysées and the Democracy Monument the Arc de Triomphe" of Bangkok. The monument was designed by Maeo Aphaiyawong, an architect whose brother, Khuang Aphaiyawong, was a leading member of Phibun's government. The Italian sculptor Corrado Feroci, who became a Thai citizen and used the Thai name Silpa Bhirasi from the Second World War on, initially to avoid Japanese military ire, executed the relief sculptures around the base

neg: Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangkok as of 2002 it is responsible for 81,646 Catholic Christians, 0.7% of the about 12 million living in the area. It covers the administrative provinces Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon and Suphanburi; also the parts west of the Bang Pa Kong River of Chachoengsao and Amphoe Ban Na of Nakhon Nayok belong to the diocese. Its ecclesiastical province comprises the Metropolitan's own archdiosese and these five suffragan bishoprics : Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangkok The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bangkok, Thailand (, ) is a Latin archdiocese in Thailand. Its cathedral episcopal see is

neg: Bangkok United F.C. club as a training ground. At the start of the 2009 season, the club changed their club name from Bangkok University to Bangkok United with a partnership with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to be in line with the Football Association of Thailand's (FAT) new regulations that all teams in the top flight must be registered as limited companies. They also changed their club nickname to 'Bangkok Angels', and were officially unveiled on 4 March 2009 Also, with this name change, the club relocated to a new stadium, the Thai-Japanese Stadium which was based further center in Greater Bangkok. The

neg: Embassy of Indonesia, Bangkok Embassy of Indonesia, Bangkok The Embassy of Indonesia in Bangkok (; ), a diplomatic mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of Thailand and concurrently accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), is located at 600-602 Petchburi Road, Ratchadapisek, Ratchathewi District of Bangkok. The first Indonesian overseas mission in Bangkok was opened as the Indonesian Office (INDOFF) in 1947, which was promoted to Legation in 1949, and later Embassy in 1956. Indonesia, formerly the Dutch East Indies, first opened its representative mission in Bangkok under the name of INDOFF in

neg: Embassy of Indonesia, Bangkok formation in 1993. Embassy of Indonesia, Bangkok The Embassy of Indonesia in Bangkok (; ), a diplomatic mission of the Republic of Indonesia to the Kingdom of Thailand and concurrently accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), is located at 600-602 Petchburi Road, Ratchadapisek, Ratchathewi District of Bangkok. The first Indonesian overseas mission in Bangkok was opened as the Indonesian Office (INDOFF) in 1947, which was promoted to Legation in 1949, and later Embassy in 1956. Indonesia, formerly the Dutch East Indies, first opened its representative mission in Bangkok under the name

neg: Nonthaburi (city) Nonthaburi (city) Nonthaburi (, ) is the principal city of the district and province of the same name in Thailand. It has city municipality ("thesaban nakhon") status and covers five subdistricts ("tambon") of Mueang Nonthaburi District: Suan Yai, Talat Khwan, Bang Khen, Bang Kraso and Tha Sai. As of January 2012, it has a registered population of 258,550, making it the most populous city municipality in Thailand (excluding Bangkok). Due to its location close to Bangkok the city is considered a suburb of Bangkok, part of the Bangkok Metropolitan Area, or Greater Bangkok. Nonthaburi is served by public transport systems

neg: Nightlife in Bangkok roaming the streets. It has been mentioned in popular culture in Murray Head's song "One Night in Bangkok" with the infamous quote "One night in Bangkok can make a hard man humble." While the choruses extol Bangkok's reputation and exciting atmosphere in the song, the American in the music video would denounce the city, including its red-light district, "muddy old river" and "reclining Buddha". Bangkok is also well known for their massage parlors and the popular "Eden Club"; which offers "professional sexual services". One of the few rules of the Eden Club is to take two ladies that are equally

neg: Surin, Thailand was upgraded to a city with the name "Muang Prathai Saman". There is a local legend that this move was due to better water supplies at the new site. Also, that the original location of the town was at Muang Thi, approximately fifteen kilometres to the east of the modern city. In 1786, the city's name was changed to Surin in honor of its governor. The province slowly grew in population, there was a continual influx of people from surrounding areas, principally Cambodia (part of what is now western Cambodia was ruled by Bangkok at this time), however Surin was

neg: Sacred Heart Convent School (Bangkok) Sacred Heart of Jesus of Bangkok name is "Couvent de Sacré Coeur"<br> In the past This School used a Thai and French name and used Thai and French Language in School but now was change all of French into English. “H” comes from 8H which stand for Heart, Holy, Honest, Honor, Humble, Hospitality, Hope, and Home. H is supported by branches. The green leaves represent the people while the limb is the society which are dependent on one another. H in the circle means that it is the center of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus in Bangkok

neg: Kwan Riam Floating Market Kwan Riam Floating Market Kwan Riam Floating Market (Thai : ตลาดน้ำขวัญเรียม ) is one of the central floating markets of Bangkok, Thailand. It located between Soi Saereethai 60 and Soi Ramkhamhaeng 187 in Min Buri District, eastern Bangkok. The name of the market "Kwan-Riam" comes from the name of characters in Thai romance-drama novel named "Plae Kao". Kwan and Riam love each other but were obstructed by their parent. Kwan-Riam floating market is one of the newest floating markets in Bangkok. It opened in May 2012. It is open Saturday and Sunday and on public holidays from 7 a.m -

neg: Immaculate Conception Church, Bangkok Thailand waged a war with Vietnam and many prisoners of war taken to Thailand refused to return to Vietnam and preferred to stay in Bangkok. They rebuilt the Church in 1832 and it was called Bot Ban Yuan or Vietnamese Village Church. Soi Mitrakham, Samsen, Bangkok, Thailand. Immaculate Conception Church, Bangkok The Church of Immaculate Conception of Bangkok (), also known as Wat Khamen (), is the oldest Catholic church in Thailand. Its name Immaculate Conception comes from the Catholic belief that by the will of God the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin. The Church's history and

neg: Drew McCreadie Murphy) who have released an album, the digital download of which is $7,000 (although all tracks are free individually). He has also released several albums of original music including "What You Get", "Living Like a Hobo, But With Money", and "The Out Zone". In 2011 he moved to Thailand, and started a Bangkok-based improv comedy company Bangkok Improv In September 2014 he opened Bangkok Thailand's only English language comedy venue, The Comedy Club Bangkok with actor Chris Wegoda, as Creative Co-Directors. Before moving to Vancouver, McCreadie ran for provincial government in Ontario in the 1987 general election as the Progressive

neg: Ratchathewi Intersection the first overpass crossing intersection of Bangkok and still use today. In 1989, when Bangkok was re-zoning. Ratchathewi area has been separated from Phaya Thai district. "Ratchathewi" is also used as a new district name. Ratchathewi Intersection Ratchathewi Intersection () is a four-way intersection of Phaya Thai and Phetchaburi roads in the area of Thung Phaya Thai, Thanon Phaya Thai and Thanon Phetchaburi sub-districts, Ratchathewi district, downtown Bangkok. It's the location of Ratchathewi station close to important intersections viz Pratunam, Pathum Wan, Phaya Thai, Uruphong and Victory Monument. Its name means "Royal Consort" in honours of Sukhumala Marasri, who was

neg: Fortifications of Bangkok fall of Ayutthaya in 1767, the newly declared King Taksin established his capital at the site of Bangkok, to be known as the Thonburi Kingdom. He extended the city proper northward as far as Bangkok Noi Canal (part of the old river channel), and had a moat dug to protect the city's western flank. The city was also extended to the eastern bank, with a moat also creating an island on the eastern side. The city walls were rebuilt along the newly created moats. The old fort on the western bank of the river was renamed Wichaiprasit (), and became

neg: New River State Park of western North Carolina. Apparently the river had again been left off a map so Jefferson named it the New River. The name Woods and New River were used interchangeably until about 1770, when the consensus name became what it is today, the New River. Human activity along the New River at New River State Park has been traced back as far as 10,000 years ago. Archaeologists have found arrowheads, stone axes and pottery of the Kanawha, Cherokee, Shawnee and Creek tribes. The valley of the New River in what is now Ashe County was a hunting ground for all

neg: Bang Krabue, Bangkok river and meet Khlong Prem Prachakon (Prem Prachakon canal) in the area of Wat Bang Krabue bridge. During the reign of King Rama VI, it was filled with rice mills, a large number of ports, shipyards and warehouses, as well as the location of Praya Bhirom Bhakdi's liquor factory. Currently is Boon Rawd Brewery. Including in the winter it's also home to large flocks of migratory gulls that migrate from the northern hemisphere. In addition, Bang Krabue in the pre-1968 period is also the route of two trams in Bangkok as well. Bang Krabue, Bangkok Bang Krabue (, ) is

neg: Bangkok Adventist Hospital Bangkok Adventist Hospital Bangkok Adventist Hospital, also known locally as Mission Hospital, is a non-profit general hospital with a registered capacity of 200 beds and 24 bassinets, located on Phitsanulok Road in Bangkok, Thailand. The hospital's name in Thai literally translates as Hospital Mission, which is why it is called "Mission Hospital" by both Thais and local expatriates. It is owned and operated by the Christian Medical Foundation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Thailand under the auspices of the Southeast Asia Union Mission (SAUM) a regional component of the Adventist Church, and is part of global Adventist healthcare system.

neg: Wat Nuannoradit Wat Nuannoradit Wat Nuannoradit () is the 3rd ranked temple in Thailand. It is on the western side of the Khlong Bangkok Yai (Bangkok Yai canal) and opposite Wat Praduchimplee and Wat Nuan Noradit School. Wat Nuannoradit is ancient and was deserted for a long time. Some people believe that it was built in the era of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. Its older name was Wat Makok Nai ("Inside Bangkok canal temple"), paired with Wat Makok Nhok ("Outside Bangkok canal temple", now Wat Arun). At the end of the reign of Jao Kun Phraratchaphan (Nuan), who was Jao Praya Archaramahasena (Bunnaak)’s