🎉 Congratulations to all the participants! 📸 Once again, a lot of fun and nice shots! 🏆 Thank you, @davidesimoncini for the creation of this enjoyable contest!
My participation in this new Edition of the PHOTOCHAIN Challenge: A photo taken on the klongs (คลอง) of Bangkok 🛥️
Bangkok's klongs (the Thai word for "canal"), also known as the "Venice of the East", play a crucial role in the city's history and development. Originally, these canals were the main means of transport and trade, linking communities and enabling goods to be transported. Over time, the klongs helped shape Bangkok's social structure, with neighborhoods developing along these waterways. However, with increasing urbanization, many klongs have been filled in to make way for modern roads and buildings.
Despite these changes, the klongs remain important witnesses to Bangkok's history. They offer a valuable insight into traditional Thai life, preserving aspects of culture and lifestyle that might otherwise be lost. Today, the klongs have become a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse of Bangkok's unique history and culture.
key-subjects: River - Circle - Boat
fun fact: กรุงเทพมหานคร อมรรัตนโกสินทร์ มหินทรายุธยา มหาดิลกภพ นพรัตนราชธานีบูรีรมย์ อุดมราชนิเวศน์มหาสถาน อมรพิมานอวตารสถิต สักกะทัตติยวิษณุกรรมประสิทธิ์ which is the full name of Bangkok is the Longest City Place-Name in the World, more commonly only the start Krung Thep (City of Angels) is used.
Thank you for your new participation, and a big thank you for the story you told us about. So, welcome to the new edition and a big good luck! 😁