Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is a busy city, having developed from a city scattered along the river to a metropolis which includes up to six provinces. Its main commercial districts and residential areas are constantly expanding. Bangkok receives thousands of Western visitors annually as well as immigrants from neighboring Asian countries such as Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia. Coupled with the increase of Thai population, consequently, hundreds of housing projects mushroom around the metro area, creating communities along the outskirts. As the city further develops, these communities are completely engulfed by the ever expanding territories and become another part of this urban territory. Read the rest of this entry »