HISTORY of BANGKOK
posted on 27 Sep 2008 17:12 by bangkokbooking
Bangkok : The Transformation of the Capital
Bangkok today widely is considered to be one of the most dynamic and colorful cities in Asia. Its history is no less a colorful transformation from a sleepy village to a fast-paced 21st century mega-city, with a modern city skyline. Bangkok has considerable cultural and historical signifi cance, from the early days of the “Rattanakosin Era” to its expansion in the nineteenth century. Bangkok’s evolution into the current regional hub of Asian came about while preserving the city’s unique soul and character, with its landmarks of temples and palaces that remain relatively unchanged over the years.
Krung Thep : What's Name?
Interestingly, “Krung Thep” is an abbreviatedname of the city. Its full name is listed in theGuinness Book of World Records as the longestname of a place: Krungthep Maha NakhonAmon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yutthaya Maha Dilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udom Ratchaniwet Maha Sathan Amon PhimanAwatan Sathit Sakka Thattiya Witsanu KamPrasit.
The meaning of the name is:
“The city of angels, the great city, the eternal jewel city, the impregnable city of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed withnine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous royal palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated God, a city given by Indra and built by Vihnukarn”.
edit @ 28 Sep 2008 20:40:08 by Bangkok Booking
edit @ 28 Sep 2008 20:41:11 by Bangkok Booking
