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Bangkok
is the capital of Thailand with a population of about 10 million
people.
In addition to the city's most famous monuments, there are numerous
lesser
known sights of great interest. The Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, which
enshrines the national palladium, rightly tops the sightseeing list,
but
Bangkok numbers more than 400 temples, many of which have their own
fascination.
A similar selection can be made with museums. The National Museum is
excellent
and comprehensive, but as impressive in their own way are the Jim
Thompson
House, Vimanmek Mansion and Suan Pakkad Palace, all of which house fine
art collections within noteworthy settings. Not least, cruising the
Chao
noteworthy settings. Not least, cruising the Chao Phraya river and the
remaining canals which once made Bangkok the "Venice of the East"
offers
a glimpse of traditional riverine lifestyles, affording insights into
the
history and character of this wondrous city. The climate in November is
dry and mild with the temperature around 20 - 25 degrees celcius in
daytime and cooler
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