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  2. List of World Heritage Sites in Thailand - Wikipedia

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    Thailand ratified the convention on 17 September 1987. [3] As of 2024, Thailand has eight sites on the list. The first three sites were listed in 1991: Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns, Historic City of Ayutthaya, and Thungyai–Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuaries.

  3. History of Bangkok - Wikipedia

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    The history of Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, dates at least to the early 15th century, when it was under the rule of Ayutthaya.Due to its strategic location near the mouth of the Chao Phraya River, the town gradually increased in importance, and after the fall of Ayutthaya King Taksin established his new capital of Thonburi there, on the river's west bank.

  4. Rattanakosin Island - Wikipedia

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    Before Bangkok became the capital of Thailand, the capital city was Thonburi. The old city straddled the Chao Phraya, but was mainly settled on the western bank where the royal palace and other institutions were situated. [3] The eastern bank was mostly home to Chinese and Vietnamese (forced) settlers.

  5. Tourism in Bangkok - Wikipedia

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    Which Bangkok Noi District is considered to be one of the longest historical districts in Bangkok. The Museum of Siam, on Chanamchai Road, focuses on the provenance of people of Thailand with a focus on the people of Bangkok. Khaosan Museum, The history of Khaosan Road and its environs. The museum depicts the way of life and history of Khaosan ...

  6. Bangkok - Wikipedia

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    Bangkok, [a] officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon [b] and colloquially as Krung Thep, [c] is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 9.0 million as of 2021, 13% of the country's population.

  7. Grand Palace - Wikipedia

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    ' The Supreme Grand Palace ') is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court , and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925.

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