Bangkok, Thailand - Boat Cruise to Wat Arun - 4K Walk

 

On the basins of Chao Phraya River rose the earliest civilizations in the south east Asia, most notably the ancient Mon kingdom and the civilization of Dvaravati from the 7th century to the 11th century, the river played a crucial role in the Lavo kingdom that existed on its left bank in the Upper Chao Phraya valley, Chao Phraya maintained its role in the kingdoms that succeeded the Lavo kingdom, forming the bases of the Ayodhaya kingdom, that was later incorporated into the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 14th century, which itself was precursor of modern Thailand (known formerly as Siam), the river became very significant after the establishment of Rattanakosin (Bangkok) in 1782 on its east bank, the location of Bangkok on the east bank of Chao Phraya River ensured protection to Siamese kingdom from the Burmese invasions coming from the West. (Wiki) Check out our channel and find more video: https://www.youtube.com/@memosonthego Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/memosonthego TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@memosonthego Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/memosonthego #bangkok #thailand #travel #4k #boattrip #cruise #viajar #chaophrayariver