Thailand: Central Region

Geographically, the central region is stretched from the western mountains on the border with Burma (Myanma) to the north-east plateau in the east, to the north – to Nakhon Savanah, that is to the place where Ping, Whang, Nan and Yom rivers join forming a new river Chao Phraya (the name means “River of Kings”), [...]

Bangkok: Virtual Map of the City

The historical centre of the city is located on the Rattanakosin Island, which is washed by the Chao Phraya River and its canals, and adjacent areas. The city was built in the time of the threat of invasion by the Burmese, protection was important for the capital, so the city was primarily built up on [...]