Bangkok Thailand:
Bangkok is today Thailand's capital and was founded in 1782 by King Rama I (named Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke).   It situates on the Great Chao Phya River Delta which flows from the North down to the Gulf of Thailand. The word - Bangkok is derived from two primitive Thai words, i.e. "Bang" means Village and "Kok" means Olive, thus its original meaning is "Village of Olive".  In the olden days, Bangkok was just a small agricultural and fishing village where people traveled mainly by rowing boats.

The birth of Bangkok as a capital was due to the fall of its former Krung Sri Ayuthaya in the middle of 18th century.  Ayuthaya, an ancient capital of 417 years old, was rich in cultures, traditions, and religions and well-flourished in trade, and agricultures.

The city offers a broad variety of restaurants, ranging from simple noodle stands to the most elegant dining rooms. Visitors from Europe and North America who consider themselves connoisseurs of Thai food will find Bangkok a gastronomic paradise!

Despite the country's economic downturn, Thai people continue to be outwardly friendly, greeting visitors with their usual gracious hospitality and sincere expressions of friendship - traits which have earned Thailand the title of "Land of Smile". And this is no gimmick as you will discover by the time you have to leave Thailand.

When the time comes, we hope you will leave the city of Bangkok feeling a deep warmth for its many charms and find it fascinating enough to enable us to welcome you back again and again.

Geography:
Located in the center of the country, quite close to the Gulf of Thailand, the greater Bangkok Metropolis (including the former capital of Thonburi on the other side of the Chao Phraya River) covers an area of 1,600 square kilometers.

The city is situated right in the middle of the rice bowl of Asia, also known as Chao Phraya River Delta.

Climate and Seasons:
If you like it hot, Bangkok is the place for you.
Average temperatures rarely dip below 25 degrees Celsius during the city's three seasons. Between November and February the weather is warm and dry with temperatures from 19 to 33 degrees Celsius; March-May is hot with temperatures rising to as high as 42 degrees, and from June to October (rainy season) it is warm and sometimes wet, but never cold. Even the rain is warm!

December is the peak tourist month but if you want to avoid the crowds and enjoy off-season hotel rates, come during the summertime. The summer monsoon season may carry some heavy rains but these quite often occur during late evening and overnight and are unlikely to spoil your enjoyment. However, take note that August and September are the wettest months so visitors are recommended to take the weather into account when planning a trip to Bangkok.

Population:
Bangkok's resident population is said to total some eight million people, representing approximately thirteen percent of Thailand's total population.

Most Residents are ethnic Thais, with around twenty-five percent of the city's inhabitants being Chinese or of Chinese descent. Chinese influence is strong, particularly in the business sector. The second largest group is of Indian descent, whose heritage can be traced to northern India. The city is also home to illegal immigrants from Burma, Cambodia, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Religion:
Buddhism is the prevailing religion in Thailand and approximately 95% of the population are Buddhists. Muslims constitute around four percent of the population and live mostly in the southern provinces bordering Malaysia. There are also small Hindu and Christian communities.

Since Buddha statues and images represent the Buddha, visitors are asked to behave respectfully to all statues and images so as not to cause offence to local people. It is illegal to take any Buddhist statues out of Thailand without the express permission of the Fine Arts Department.

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Tourist Information:
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) sponsors a number of useful publications about Bangkok and the rest of Thailand including its own Holiday Time in Thailand. Tourist publications about the country provide useful information about things to see and to do, along with a useful calendar of festivals and events taking place in Bangkok and throughout the country.
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Getting Around:
Getting around in Bangkok can probe perplexing for newly-arrived visitors, but once you become acquainted with the bus system, you can go to just about any place in the city. If you have appointments to keep, allow extra time to cope with the traffic congestion, which occurs during peak hours in several parts of town.

Visitors are recommended to try the Chao Phraya Express Boat System and, if you take to the roads, you will find the metered taxis with quite reasonably price. The Open Air Motor-Tricycles (called Tuk-Tuk or Sam Lo) are good for short distance if you want to avoid being exposed to automobile exhaust fumes.

Language:
Thai language is tonal with each syllable having five different tones (high, rising, falling, middle and low). The meanings relate to the level of the tones used. Verbs have no tenses and most words are monosyllabic. There are also a number of regional dialects which can be confusing even to the locals.
Although English is not generally spoken, many Thai students understand and speak English to a certain degree and they could be helpful during your stay in Bangkok.

Some visitors find Thai language one of the world's most difficult to learn, but with a little practice, most visitors can pick up a few useful words or phrases. Please see Appendix USEFUL THAI WORDS AND PHRASES.
 

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