12 Nights Singapore to Hong Kong

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand as well as one of the most important cities in Southeast Asia. It is the epitome of the country's kaleidoscopic blend of old and new. More than anywhere else, it is an expression of the Thais' respect for tradition coupled with a vibrant involvement in modern progress. Located 26 miles upstream from the Gulf of Thailand on the banks of the Chaos Phraya River, Bangkok started out as a small agricultural community. It became the capital of Siam in 1782 when Chao Phraya Chakkri, founder of the Chakkri Dynasty, moved his government from Thon Buri to Bangkok. He built the magnificent walled in Grand Palace complex, which contains the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.