Tuesday, October 27, 2009

History of Khao San Road

rice mill, the thai name is Khaosan
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/000130.html

Bangkok, when it was founded in1782 in the city center, near the Grand Palace was. For two centuries, Khao San Road, which is 20 minutes walk from the palace, remained a quiet residential area for people. The lawyer leading the Thailand / Senator, Mr. Marut Bunnag and medical millionaire or a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Decha Sukharom began his career in this prestigious area of decades ago with the small office near the police station Khao San Road.


Democracy Monument
Democracy Monument the important place in thai history near khaosan  road
http://www.gregtodiffer.com/2009/01/31/black-and-white-bangkok/

How does this prove to be a quiet street a mecca for travelers? On the brink of economic recovery, Thailand, in 1982, the policy of the Thai government to commemorate their bicentennial of Bangkok and the Buddhist calendar is a lucky year "2525" celebrates the introduction of a solemn ceremony in Bangkok in order to ensure revenue from tourism. Flock of tourists from around the world, hotels in Bangkok to break bookings. The most spectacular celebrations were held in Grand Palais.

Some tourists, in a room can get costly, they managed to convince the residents to leave the Khao San Road in bedroom free in their homes, thinking they can, in turn, the owners of the house of customers achieve, inter alia , additional revenue and it was easier for them to reach their destination. Guesthouse sales generated profits more than any fan could expect entrepreneurs ever. It was not long before germinating hostels, restaurants and souvenir shops on the street in full bloom.

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