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Bangkok

River neighborhoods, royal temples, markets and Thai food traditions

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6 chapters · 20 cards
  1. 01
    Local names and everyday life5 cards · ~1 min
  2. 02
    Land and water3 cards · ~1 min
  3. 03
    History and neighborhoods3 cards · ~1 min
  4. 04
    Arts and landmarks3 cards · ~1 min
  5. 05
    Food and everyday life3 cards · ~1 min
  6. 06
    Movement and civic life3 cards · ~1 min

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Prompt: Bangkok addresses use this Thai word for a side street off a main road.
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Bangkok · RECALLBangkok addresses use this Thai word for a side street off a main road.Think it. Then flip it.
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Prompt: Bangkok's orange-vested riders at neighborhood stands provide this transport service.
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Bangkok · RECALLBangkok's orange-vested riders at neighborhood stands provide this transport service.Think it. Then flip it.
03
Prompt: Commuter boats run along this Bangkok canal through Pratunam.
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Bangkok · RECALLCommuter boats run along this Bangkok canal through Pratunam.Think it. Then flip it.

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  1. 01Bangkok addresses use this Thai word for a side street off a main road.RECALL
    Soi

    Many side streets are numbered.

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  2. 02Bangkok's orange-vested riders at neighborhood stands provide this transport service.RECALL
    Motorcycle taxi

    Riders often serve short trips through local lanes.

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  3. 03Commuter boats run along this Bangkok canal through Pratunam.RECALL
    Khlong Saen Saep

    The canal links central and eastern parts of the city.

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  4. 04Across the river from Bangkok's Khlong Toei, this green peninsula is popular for cycling.RECALL
    Bang Krachao

    The area lies in Samut Prakan Province.

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  5. 05In Thai everyday address, this kinship term for an older sibling can politely address someone older.RECALL
    Phi

    The younger-sibling term is nong.

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  6. 06This river passes Bangkok's royal district before reaching the Gulf of Thailand.RECALL
    Chao Phraya

    The river is central to the city's transport history.

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  7. 07In Bangkok, this Thai word names a canal.RECALL
    Khlong

    Canals once structured much of city travel.

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  8. 08This central Bangkok park, named for Buddha's birthplace, has lakes and resident monitor lizards.RECALL
    Lumphini Park

    The park was created during King Rama VI's reign.

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  9. 09This district on Bangkok's western riverbank was briefly the Siamese capital under King Taksin.RECALL
    Thonburi

    The capital later moved across the river.

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  10. 10Bangkok's Grand Palace occupies this historic area established as the royal capital in 1782.RECALL
    Rattanakosin

    The area is bounded by the river and canals.

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  11. 11This Bangkok road is the main artery of Chinatown and a celebrated evening food destination.RECALL
    Yaowarat Road

    The road runs through the Samphanthawong district.

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  12. 12Bangkok's enormous reclining Buddha lies in this temple complex near the Grand Palace.RECALL
    Wat Pho

    The temple is associated with traditional Thai massage education.

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  13. 13This Bangkok temple on the west bank is known as the Temple of Dawn.RECALL
    Wat Arun

    A tall central prang dominates its silhouette.

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  14. 14Bangkok's Emerald Buddha is enshrined in this temple within the Grand Palace complex.RECALL
    Wat Phra Kaew

    The image is carved from green stone rather than emerald.

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  15. 15Tamarind, rice noodles and a stir-fried preparation identify this familiar Bangkok street-food dish.RECALL
    Pad thai

    Crushed peanuts are a common topping.

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  16. 16Shredded unripe papaya is pounded with seasonings for this salad popular in Bangkok.RECALL
    Som tam

    The dish has regional variations across mainland Southeast Asia.

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  17. 17This huge Bangkok weekend market is reached near Mo Chit and sells goods across many sections.RECALL
    Chatuchak Weekend Market

    The market is divided into sections.

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  18. 18This elevated Bangkok railway opened in 1999 with Sukhumvit and Silom lines.RECALL
    BTS Skytrain

    The system runs above major streets.

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  19. 19This three-wheeled motorized taxi is a familiar sight on Bangkok streets.RECALL
    Tuk-tuk

    The name imitates an engine sound.

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  20. 20Thai speakers commonly use this shortened name, meaning City of Angels, for Bangkok.RECALL
    Krung Thep

    The full ceremonial name is much longer.

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