LOCAL GUIDE
Explore Bangkok
Charming attractions for every traveller
Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, located by the Chao Phraya River in the central business district of Bangkok between Silom and Sathon Roads, is minutes away from well-known attractions via various means of transportation.
These attractions include shopping districts and famous sights that capture the feel of traditional and modern Bangkok.
The city of Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep or “City of Angels”, is the capital of Thailand.
Bangkok is the country's principal gateway and port. It is 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the sea. The city sprawls 1,500 sq km (58 square miles), on both sides of Thailand's main river, the Chao Phraya.
The name "Bangkok" historically refers to one section of the city. This neighbourhood became so well-known that, for international visitors today, Bangkok is the name of the city itself.