Kids' Travel Guide - Bangkok

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Bangkok

Welcome to Bangkok – the City of Angels Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is also Thailand’s biggest city — with around 14 million people.

That sure is a lot of people!

It is the most important city in Thailand because it is the political, financial, and economic heart of the country.

In the Thai language, Bangkok is called: Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokphop Noppharatratchathaniburirom Udomratchaniwetmahasathan Amonphimanawatansathit Sakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit

Thai people often shorten the name to simply Krungthep.

The city’s name in English means: “City of angels, great city of immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Visvakarman at Indra’s request.”

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Many Th ai people cannot r emembe r the full name of the cit y!

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It’s very confusing! You should be able to remember Bangkok’s nickname, though, with no problems – “The City of Angels.”

Here’s an angel for you to color:

What is the capital city of your country?

What is the biggest city in your country?

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Exciting things to see in

Bangkok

You will see many fantastic things in Bangkok.

It is a place with many gleaming temples, lively markets, towering skyscrapers, pretty parks, busy roads, huge shopping malls … and more!

There are museums and art galleries, as well as loads of things aimed specifically at kids! Yes, you will have heaps of fun in Bangkok!

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What are the best things you’ve seen in Bangkok?

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Going to the marvelous markets You already know that there are lots of different types of markets in Bangkok …

Let’s have a look at some of the best!

Chatuchak Weekend Market – the biggest market in Thailand!

the whole Chatuchak Weekend Market is also one of the biggest markets in , even pets! world! There are over 15,000 stalls selling loads of different things

Pak Klong Talad – what beautiful flowers …

If you like stunning flowers, Leonardo suggests visiting here! Although flowers might not sound very interesting at first, when you get here, all the bright and beautiful colors are sure to change your mind!

It’s the biggest flower market in the country and has hundreds of different types of pretty flowers.

Taling Chan – shopping on the water ?

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Taling Chan is one of the closest floating markets to the heart of Bangkok. Can you guess why it’s called a floating market?

People sell lots of different things from boats or beside the river. Your family can take a boat ride, buy many things, eat delicious food, and enjoy the atmosphere of a different type of market.

What was your favorite market?

What did you buy in the markets?

What does Pak Klong Talad sell?

What type of market is Taling Chan?

What market sells pets?

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Answers: Flowers, Floating Market, Chatuchak Weekend Market

What markets did you visit in Bangkok?

Ayutthaya Do you want to see how Thai people lived in the past? Then Leonardo suggests that you visit the ancient city of Ayutthaya! There are many stunning ruins, as well as a floating market and elephant camps. There are hundreds of old temples, and it is one of the best ancient cities to see in the country!

1. Where can you see beautiful tigers?

2. What place is famous for monkeys?

3. Where can you watch crocodile shows?

Answers: 1. Kanchanaburi 2. Lopburi 3. Samut Prakan 4. Cambodia 5. Damnoen Saduak

Leonardo is so confused after visiting all of these attractions!

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4. Where are Khmer people from?

5. Where can you go shopping on the water?

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