Bangkok, Thailand pictures. Legendary Bangkok is a city where you can find everything from ornate golden temples to the notorious red light district of Patpong. The Royal Palace, and the Wat Phra Kaew temple complex within is spectacular. Longtail boats wind through the rivers and canals of this ancient city. Shopping is popular at the market setup for 5 hours every night in the streets of the Patpong area.Wat is the Thai word for temple. It's a good word to know because they're on practically every street corner in Bangkok.

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