The history of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, dates at least to the early 15th century, when it was under the rule of Ayutthaya.

5 天之前 · Bangkok, city, capital, and chief port of Thailand. It is located on the delta of the Chao Phraya River, about 25 miles (40 km) from the Gulf of Thailand. Bangkok is the only cosmopolitan city in a country of small towns and villages and is Thailand’s cultural and commercial center.

5 天之前 · Since World War II Bangkok has grown with unprecedented rapidity, which caused problems with transportation, communication, housing, water supply, drainage, and pollution. Tourism rose in importance during the Vietnam War, when the city became a popular destination for U.S. military personnel.

Learn all about the history of Bangkok as a reflection of Thailand as a whole; and how the capital has developed from its humble origins as a backwater settlement to the most visited city in the world.

The history of Bangkok dates at least back to the early 15th century, to when it was a village on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, under the rule of Ayutthaya. [10] Because of its strategic location near the mouth of the river, the town gradually increased in importance.

2024年11月16日 · Bangkok History: Unveiling the City’s Rich Past Journey through the rich history of Bangkok, from its humble beginnings as a small village to its transformation into a thriving, cosmopolitan metropolis.

2024年11月7日 · Bangkok’s history is rich and multifaceted, tracing back to the early 15th century when it was a modest village on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, under the rule of the Ayutthaya Kingdom.

grand capital city of Thailand and a crucial part of the country's history, Bangkok is known for its spectacular Buddhist temples, royal palaces and canals. Formerly nicknamed the 'Venice of the East', the city's waterways are now largely gone.

History. Bangkok’s history dates back to at least the early 15th century, when it was under the rule of Ayutthaya. Its name referred only to a small village on the west bank of the river. Because of its strategic location near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, the village gradually developed and served as a customs outpost.

Bangkok Story of a City by Alec Waugh is a highly readable history of Bangkok, although the focus is really on the Chakri dynasty who founded the capitol 200 years ago. With enough court intrigue, popular uprisings and revolutions to match any Hollywood epic, its hard to put down.