The Bangkok legacies links add the URLs of links that lead to web sites with relevant content on Bangkok art, history, monuments and personalities to enrich your tour of Bangkok legacies.
Tour Bangkok Legacies is a historical travel site on renowned places preserved for posterity, the momentous events surrounding these places and the legendary figures who left these legacies in the landscape of Bangkok.
Only links directed related to this concept are added. The links are organized under the relevant headings for ease of reference.
Art and handicraft
Khon masks depicting the artistry and patience required in making the elaborate masks for the Khon dancers.
Music and the Cycles of Life the beauty and wonders of tribal music and culture by Victoria Vorreiter.
Ramakian the epic tale of Prince Rama, as he saves his bride Sita from the evil giant Ravana on the island kingdom of Langa, the eternal struggle between good and evil.
SUPPORT Foundation the Royal Foundation in support of Thai art and handicraft.
Tribal Trappings Asian Tribal Art by Susan Stem.
Bangkok Churches
Christ Church Bangkok the official web site of this 100-year old Anglican Church in Convent Road.
First Presbyterian Church the official web site of the Samray Church in Thai.
History
Ban Chiang the prehistoric settlement in Udon Thani, north-east Thailand that's at least 3,600 BC and one of the five UNESCO World Heritage sites in Thailand.
Royal White Elephant rare and revered in Thailand but with a diametrically different image in English.
Famous Buildings and Monuments
14 October 1973 Memorial dedicated to those who stood up and died for a cause on that fateful day.
Revolutions and uprisings
24 June 1932 Coup the coup that changed the course of political history of Thailand.
Bangkok Postcard remembering the horrors of 6 October 1976, the forgotten massacre.
Tourism in Thailand
Ayutthaya the ancient city kingdom that was destroyed in the 18th C and currently a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Khao Yai National Park more than 2,000 sq km of natural beauty stretching over four provinces, a UNESCO World Heritage site as well as an ASEAN Heritage site.
Visit Chiang Mai online get acquainted with the history and culture of Northern Thailand with Kevin Butters.
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