What Bangkok, Thailand looked like in the 1950s Through These Fascinating Vintage Photos. During the reign of General Chao Phraya Chakkri, founder of the ruling Chakkri dynasty, Bangkok became the capital of Siam (as Thailand was known before). The new capital moved the court from the west to the east bank of the Chao Phraya River
What Bangkok, Thailand looked like in the 1950s Through These Fascinating Vintage Photos
After World War II, Bangkok has grown at an unprecedented pace, which has caused problems with transportation, communication, housing, water supply, drainage, and pollution.
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