Floating Market

Bangkok is Thailand’s largest urban area and its capital, with around 9 million people. A fact that people might not know is that Bangkok has the longest city name in the world. Its official full name is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit. The city is one of the main centers in South East Asia for commerce and a start point for travelers. The city has an abundance of beautiful temples, shopping facilities and well respected universities. It also has many canals weaving through the city giving it the name “Venice of the East”.