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Rattanakosin Area |
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Close to the river, just north of Chinatown, is Ko Rattanakosin, the
oldest part of Bangkok. Often referred to as an island, it was originally
carved out of a bend in the river to strengthen the defensive position of
the new Siamese capital in the 18th century and is the home of many the
city's traditional and historical attractions. (read
here about the Thai history)
Rattanakosin also contains Bangkok's most revered and architecturally inspiring temples, some containing curious remnants of the past. Wat Sutat, a well known temple, has the remains of a famous Giant Swing. The swing was formerly used in a ceremony where competing young men had to grab a bag of gold with their teeth while swinging high above the ground. High impact injuries and a mounting death toll resulted in the ceremony being abandoned in 1933. Within walking distance of the Grand Palace is the district of Banglampoo, better known by one of the main streets - Khao San Road. Formerly a backpacker's place, it's now gaining popularity with families and budget travellers. |
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