bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a city of contrasts.The tall glass buildings look like any other modern city. But behind them is place where life hasn't changed for over 100yeaars-the canals.built in 1866 by the king of thailand, these canals are home to many thai people who still live and work there today. there are four floating markets around bangkok, and the oldest and most popula is in the town of Damonen Saduak