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Krungthep, Maha Nakorn, Amorn Ratanakosindra, Mahindra Ayudhya, Mahadilokpop Noparatana Rajdhani, Burirom, Udom Ratchanivej Mahastan, Amorn Pimarn Avatarn Satit, Sakkatultiya Vishnukarm Prasit - Krung Thep for short, and more commonly known as Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. The city is also often referred to as the "City of Angels", and it certainly offers some heavenly attractions.
However, development has taken its toll on the capital, and Bangkok's notorious traffic jams have returned to the city in force so that journey times by car are once again more often measured in hours than minutes. That said, the new MRT Subway and the BTS Sky Train systems have helped ease traffic woes, and many areas of the city are now accessible in record time for those using public transport. Traffic gridlock aside, Bangkok has plenty to offer the visitor - businessman or tourist. Attractions include the golden spires of the Royal Palace and myriad temples dotted around town, the mighty Chao Phraya river with its network of klongs (canals) leading to the floating market, huge and well-stocked shopping malls, great restaurants and world-class hotel accommodation for both tourists and business travellers. Not to mention the legendary nightlife which ranges from elegant to downright sleazy with a whole range of options in between. With all this on offer, even the most jaded traveller will find something of interest in Bangkok, City of Angels. To explore Bangkok further, and for details of special deals currently on offer for ElephantGuide.com users, simply select your channel of choice at left and let The Elephant guide you.
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