Known as the "City of Temples," Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and serves as its political, economic, cultural, and transportation hub. With its intricate network of canals and bustling cargo traffic, it is often referred to as the "Venice of the East." Over the past decade, Bangkok has developed rapidly.It is also home to the headquarters of the World Fellowship of Buddhists and the international Asian Institute ofTechnology.
Major attractions: The Grand Palace, Erawan Shrine, Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Chao Phraya River, Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), Chinatown, the Old Parliament House, Bangkok Ferris Wheel at the Night Bazaar, Victory Monument, and more.