An elaborate network of canals known as khlongs gave Bangkok the nickname "Venice of the East" at a time when most transportation was by boat. Today, nearly all of the canals have been filled in and converted into streets. While many khlongs still exist with people living along them and markets often being operated along the banks, most are severely polluted. A notable khlong market is the floating market in Taling Chan district. Through downtown Bangkok runs the Khlong Saen Saeb, which has a canal boat service, the most extensive of which is the Chao Phraya Express Boat with as many as thirty stops along the both banks of the Saen Saeb. Today the importance of travel by canal decreased People turned to travel by car on the road instead. But life along the banks in Bangkok have to see some today. Start the Bangkok and travel by water more like Khlong Saen Saeb, Floating market in Taling Chan district Etc.
4/12/11
Lifestyle Canal in Bangkok
An elaborate network of canals known as khlongs gave Bangkok the nickname "Venice of the East" at a time when most transportation was by boat. Today, nearly all of the canals have been filled in and converted into streets. While many khlongs still exist with people living along them and markets often being operated along the banks, most are severely polluted. A notable khlong market is the floating market in Taling Chan district. Through downtown Bangkok runs the Khlong Saen Saeb, which has a canal boat service, the most extensive of which is the Chao Phraya Express Boat with as many as thirty stops along the both banks of the Saen Saeb. Today the importance of travel by canal decreased People turned to travel by car on the road instead. But life along the banks in Bangkok have to see some today. Start the Bangkok and travel by water more like Khlong Saen Saeb, Floating market in Taling Chan district Etc.
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