TOP 10 Places to visit in BangKok, Thailand Thailand, the most beautiful capital city is known as Bangkok which is known for its shrines and vibrant street life. It occupies about 1,568.7 km in the Chao Phraya River delta in the central thailand with population of over 8 million. Bangkok is known for it bustling, busy urban grig with towering skyscrapers which lie shoulder to shoulder and colourful market places. Top 10 most attractive places you will need to visit while taking a trip to Bangkok. 1. The Grand Palace 2. Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) 3. Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) 4. MBK Center: 5. Safari World 6. The Golden mount (Wat Saket) 7. Lumpini Park 8. Jim Thompson house 9. Siam Paragon 10. Golden Buddha Statue