Bangkok is one of Asia 's most cosmopolitan cities. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand 's spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre.

        Bangkok exceeds 1,500 square kilometres in area and is home to one-tenth of the country's population. Major tourist attractions include glittering Buddhist temples, palaces, timeless " Venice of the East" canal and river scenes, classical dance extravaganzas, and numerous shopping centres.

Reference : Tourism Authority of Thailand