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Get to know Bangkok

Bangkok, known to the Thais as "Krungthep" meaning the City of Angels, was established in 1782 as capital of Thailand. Over the past two centuries, it has developed into a great metropolis with a population of ten millions.

Bangkok is mixture of East and West, the ancient and the modern. There are a lot of things to see and do in Bangkok . From its thriving nightlife scene and bargain shopping to a lot of amazing historical sights, cultural attractions, wonderful food and great spas to spoil yourself. Your only regret will be not having enough time to experience it all. Take a moment to have a look at the many offerings of the City of Angels.

Shopping in Bangkok Bangkok is a shopper's paradise, everything and lots of bargains can be found. As a major producer of clothing fashion boutiques are everywhere along with bargains. Custom tailoring is also possible. Thai silks are famous along Thai cotton and batik. Bangkok is a good place to buy coloured gems such as sapphires and rubies but only buy from authorised shops. Antiques, ceramics, pewter ware can all be found. Furniture, orchids and just about everything else can be found here.

Dining in Bangkok Food is of the utmost importance here. Locals have been known to brave the beast of Bangkok traffic and make cross-town journeys with the sole purpose of sampling a bowl of noodles at a famous local shop.Thais often ask each other "Have you eaten rice yet?". This shouldn't be understood in the literal sense, but almost as another way Thais say hello. It's howThai people socialize. Whether the occasion calls for family,friends,business, or anything in between, there's usually food nearby.

Nightlife in Bangkok Bangkok's vibrant nightlife scene offers an infinite number of options to choose from - far too many to list here. For a quiet pint of ale and pot of beef stew, there are Irish and English-themed pubs, popular amongst homesick expatriates and sport junkies. Live music fans are also well catered for at a number of jazz, blues and rock venues. Alternatively, trendy bars and cocktail lounges attract the well-heeled and beautiful for slick drinks and cutting-edge design.

Bangkok Health & Wellness Spas in Bangkok are now a great part of the vibrant culture of the city blending treatments from East and West and offering treatments from around the world. Spas have gained special notoriety around the world and become famous by implementing many centuries long practice of Thai Massage by using and creating products from indigenous resources home grown in Thailand. Spas in Bangkok now make up 30% of the total spa's in Thailand.