Bangkok: River City in Motion | The True Thailand Ep. 5

Bangkok from the river up: the Chao Phraya, the great temples, old neighbourhoods, street life, the rail network and the skyline. Episode 5 of The True Thailand series follows the river of kings into the heart of the capital. We look at how King Rama I founded the city on Rattanakosin in 1782, visit the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun, ride the express boats and canal boats, walk the lanes of Yaowarat and Talat Noi, eat at the street stalls, take the Skytrain and MRT, and watch the city light up from above. Chapters 0:00 Bangkok begins on the water 0:44 The Chao Phraya, river of kings 1:27 1782: a capital is born 2:07 The Grand Palace 2:55 Wat Pho and the reclining Buddha 3:33 Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn 4:14 Express boats and ferries 5:01 The khlongs, Venice of the East 5:45 Yaowarat and Talat Noi 6:27 Street food and street life 7:08 Skytrain and MRT 7:53 The skyline 8:33 A city of visitors 9:00 The river at night 9:35 Join the next episode Explore more: https://thetruethailand.com Subscribe and tap the bell to join us for the next episode. Visiting Bangkok's temples? Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, speak quietly, and follow the guidance of the staff. Express boat routes are marked by the colour of the flag on the stern; fares and timetables change, so check before you travel. At street stalls, eat where the locals queue, choose food cooked fresh in front of you, and carry small notes. Sources include Thailand.go.th, the Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index and published references on the Chao Phraya, Bangkok, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Talat Noi and rail transport in Bangkok; the full list is in the rights-and-sources log. About this film: the scenes are AI-generated visualisations made for The True Thailand with Google Flow, not footage of specific people or the exact places named. The narration uses a synthetic British English voice. The music is original. The True Thailand (T3) is an independent information platform, not a government agency or travel agent, and is not endorsed by any official body. #TheTrueThailand #Bangkok #ChaoPhraya