Present-day Bangkok on both sides of the majestic Chao Phraya river is home to an estimated eight million people.
The text and pictures of this book provide an introduction to the many facets of this sprawling yet magical city: its street life, its temples and palaces, its waterways, its shops, the daily life of its citizens.
There are short essays on topics such as the monarchy, the klongs, Jim Thompson’s house, street cooking, guardian spirits, architectural curiosities, and much more. Few cities have such a vibrant combination of tradition with modernity, and it is done full justice in this lavishly illustrated memento.