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 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 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. |
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| Reminiscence
the Old Siam - Rattanakosin Island |
Rattanakosin,
the old city of Siam, was founded when
King Rama I ascended the throne in 1782.
With its advantageous strategic geography,
the King decided to move the capital
city from the west bank of the Chao
Phraya River, where the former Thonburi
Palace was located, to the eastern side
of the river. The benefit of relocating
to the eastern bound was to avoiding
land erosion and for defense of the
peninsula-like land.
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The
royal city was first named "The
City of Rattanakosin Indra Ayodhaya"
representing as the King's living palace
and the administration center of the
Kingdom.
 It
is generally known as 'Koh Rattanakosin'
or 'Rattanakosin Island' because it
was surrounded by Chao Phraya River
on the west side and inner city moat
and canals on the other side.
The
existence of the city of Rattanakosin,
the replica of the former glorious capital
Ayutthaya, become obvious in the Third
Reign, as the King commanded the construction
and renovation of major temples. Several
temples clearly influenced by the Chinese
architectural style.
In
early Rattanakosin period, residents
here were mainly Chinese, Lao, Mon and
other minority groups, such as Indians,
Khmer, Islamic and Westerner. King Monkut,
Rama IV, announced a new foreign policy,
making Bangkok an "Open City",
allowing Westerners to take up trading
posts.
Several
major roads were built, notably Charoenkrung
(the New Road), Bamrung Muang, Fuang
Nakhon and Silom Roads. Commercial centers
of various groups of Chinese, Arabs
and Europeans were set up, along with
new commercial buildings of European
and Chinese styles, along the Tanao
and Fuang Nakhon Roads, around the Phrayasi
and Sao Ching Cha Squares and on the
Charoen Krung Road.
The
city of Rattanakosin was transformed
in to a new era in the Fifth Reign when
King Chulalongkorn undertook a major
construction of the city after his trip
to Europe. The administrative system
was modernized, with the creation of
ministries and departments. The infrastructure
of the city was built, with the expansion
of the city further from the river along
the roads. The main avenue, Ratchadamnoen,
was built, with a network of roads encircling
the area.
 The
city was walled and surrounded by moats,
complete with forts. A network of canals
surrounded the city, linked to the river
and canals. The labyrinth of canals
and roads spread out in all directions,
with the wholesome Chao Phraya River
embracing the city to the West.
The
golden era of the city of Rattanakosin,
from the First to the Fifth Reigns,
left a legacy of spectacular palaces
and temples with majestic spires, gliding
and decorated with mirrors that glitter
in the sun, making the city an unmistakable
center of the Kingdom, and the pinnacle
of architecture and artistic achievements
of the Old Siam. |
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