Bangkok, Capital city and administrative region in Thailand
Bangkok extends along both sides of the Chao Phraya River delta, featuring a network of canals, markets, temples, and modern buildings at 2 meters elevation.
The city became the capital of Siam in 1782 when King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke established his palace on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River.
The streets of Bangkok contain over 400 Buddhist temples decorated with gold leaf, colored glass, and porcelain, reflecting traditional Thai architectural elements.
The Bangkok Mass Transit System includes elevated trains, underground metro lines, river boats, and extensive bus routes connecting all districts of the metropolis.
The official Thai name of Bangkok contains 168 letters, making it the longest place name recognized in the Guinness World Records database.
Location: Thailand
Inception: April 21, 1782
Founders: Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Shares border with: Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Sakhon, Chachoengsao
Address: Bangkok, Thailand 10### Bangkok
Website: http://bangkok.go.th
GPS coordinates: 13.75000,100.51667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:45
Photo license: GFDL
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0
This collection showcases the 25 most populated cities in Asia, ranked by their urban area populations. The Asian continent now hosts the largest human concentrations on the planet, with metropolises exceeding 10 million inhabitants regularly. From Shanghai with 24 million residents leading the ranking to Chennai with 6.8 million, these urban centers reflect a demographic momentum unmatched elsewhere. This overview spans twelve countries: China leads with multiple megacities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, while India also has several major representatives including New Delhi and Mumbai. The list also includes capitals like Dhaka in Bangladesh, Tokyo in Japan, and Istanbul in Turkey, along with metropolises from Pakistan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Iran, and Iraq. Each city presents a different aspect of Asian urbanization, blending tradition and modernity, with historic districts, lively markets, and recent developments continuously shaping their urban landscapes.
Bangkok contains numerous locations for photography, from the spires of Wat Arun to the Golden Mount at Wat Saket. The city presents religious architecture at the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, plus modern structures like Mahanakhon Skywalk and Baiyoke Tower. Markets include Chatuchak Weekend Market and Pak Khlong Talat flower market. Green spaces such as Lumphini Park and Bang Krachao offer natural settings. Cultural sites range from the Jim Thompson House to the Museum of Contemporary Art.
Bangkok has several dozen rooftop bars located on the top floors of skyscrapers and hotels downtown. These altitude venues serve cocktails, spirits, and craft drinks while offering unobstructed views of the Thai metropolis, its modern towers, and the Chao Phraya River. Places like Above 11, ABar Rooftop, and Bangkok Heightz offer open terraces at various heights, some with 360-degree views of the entire city. The establishments are known for their specialties: 1826 Mixology and Rooftop Bar focuses on cocktail creations by mixologists, Alfresco 64 centers on Chivas Regal whiskies, while Belga Rooftop Bar and Brasserie combines Belgian cuisine with urban landscapes. Barracuda Rooftop Bar features marine decor with tropical fruit cocktails. Most of these bars combine dining services with drink menus in decorated spaces that come alive at night when the city lights up.
Wat Phra Kaew
2.6 km
Grand Palace
2.7 km
Wat Pho
2.5 km
Golden Buddha
1.4 km
Wat Arun
3.1 km
Emerald Buddha
2.6 km
Khaosan Road
2.3 km
Erawan Shrine
2.6 km
Chatuchak Weekend Market
6.9 km
Victory Monument
2.9 km
Democracy Monument
1.8 km
Soi Cowboy
5.2 km
Siam Paragon
2 km
Wat Suthat
1.7 km
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
2.2 km
Wat Benchamabophit
1.8 km
Wat Ratchabophit
2.1 km
King Power Mahanakhon
3.2 km
Sao Chingcha
1.7 km
Wat Rakhang
3.4 km
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
2.4 km
Wat Saket
1.2 km
EmQuartier
6.1 km
Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall
2.7 km
Bangkok National Museum
2.8 km
Baiyoke Tower II
2.7 km
Sathorn Unique Tower
3.7 km
Dusit Palace
2.7 kmReviews
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