It has been a fabulous journey, in little over 200 years from a flood plain - the so-called “Sea of Mud” - to a 21st century megacity.
This book sets out to capture the history of Bangkok through what can be seen today. It seeks to discover Bangkok as it unfolds in each of its eras – King Taksin’s Thonburi; the building of Bangkok during the first three reigns; the transformation of Bangkok under the reforming kings Mongkut and Chulalongkorn; Bangkok during the Colonial era and the impact of war; and Bangkok in the modern era.
The author has lived in Bangkok for 25 years. This book is a tribute to a city that never stops giving its rich history and culture to backpackers, businessmen, tourists, travelers and the Thai people. It is a remarkable city, a unique city and a city for the ages.