
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a large city known for ornate shrines and vibrant street life. The Chao Phraya River, full of boats, feeds its network of canals, flowing through the royal district of Rattanakosin, home to the opulent Grand Palace and its sacred temple of Wat Phra Kaew. Nearby is the Wat Pho Temple with a huge reclining Buddha and, on the opposite bank, the Wat Arun Temple with its steep stairs and a Khmer-style tower.
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