Bangkok Historical + Peaceful pictures

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Watch the sun go down over the Khmer-style tower of the “Temple of Dawn”, one of Bangkok’s most photographed landmarks

Street markets and sparkling malls, parks, nightlife districts and museums await at this bustling boulevard, which is one of Thailand’s longest roads.

A small but extremely important Thai religious icon sits on a golden pedestal within the ornate Wat Phra Kaew structure on the grounds of the Grand Palace.

A small but extremely important Thai religious icon sits on a golden pedestal within the ornate Wat Phra Kaew structure on the grounds of the Grand Palace.

This shrine is a statue of a Hindu deity, which sits proudly in one of the busiest parts of this vibrant city, receiving literally millions of visits every year.

This opulent setting was once the home of the King of Siam. Today, it is a place of worship for locals, and a striking part of Bangkok’s architectural heritage.

A small but extremely important Thai religious icon sits on a golden pedestal within the ornate Wat Phra Kaew structure on the grounds of the Grand Palace.

A small but extremely important Thai religious icon sits on a golden pedestal within the ornate Wat Phra Kaew structure on the grounds of the Grand Palace.

Visit the house and art collection of an American expat who became one of Thailand’s most renowned “farangs” before his mysterious disappearance in the 1960s.

This opulent setting was once the home of the King of Siam. Today, it is a place of worship for locals, and a striking part of Bangkok’s architectural heritage.

This opulent setting was once the home of the King of Siam. Today, it is a place of worship for locals, and a striking part of Bangkok’s architectural heritage.

A small but extremely important Thai religious icon sits on a golden pedestal within the ornate Wat Phra Kaew structure on the grounds of the Grand Palace.