Asian Megacity Assessment Keely Mitsch by Keely Mitsch https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8 Bangkok en-us 2016-08-16 01:01:05 UTC 2024-05-24 12:49:34 UTC hello@padlet.com City Characteristics  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118358492 Bangkok is located in the south of Thailand. It is on the Choa Phraya river. It is a port. Bangkok is the commercial centre of Thailand. Bangkok has a trading deal with South- East Asia. Trading sustains Bangkok's economy, trading also draws workers to the area. Tuk - Tuks are a cheap and easy way to get around in Bangkok. Although they are very dangerous. Passengers travel in an open air compartment which provides little protection during an accident.   

Tourism
Some places to see in Bangkok are...
WatArun (The Temple of Dawn)
Grand Palace & WatPrakeaw
Floating Market
Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Wat Pho
Chao Phraya River & Waterways
Chatuchak Weekend Market
KhaoSan Road
SoiCowboy 
Jim Thompson’s House



 
]]> 2016-08-16 01:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118358492 Culture  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118359725 Bangkok's culture include...
  • Graceful Classical Music 
  • Amazing Costumes 
  • Music
  • Extravagant Architecture 
  • Buddism 
  • Art 
  • Handicraft  


Video about Bangkok's culture. 
]]> 2016-08-16 01:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118359725 Population Characteristics  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118360530 The population of Bangkok is 8 280 925, this figure was a result of the last Census in 2010. The population has drastically increased from the 6.3 million recorded in 2000. The average yearly population growth is 2%. 
The main Religion of Bangkok is Buddhism.
The official Language spoken in Bangkok is thai. It is spoken by almost 80% of the population.  

]]> 2016-08-16 01:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118360530 Travel In Bangkok  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118361443 Tuks are a cheap and easy way to get around in Bangkok. Although they are very dangerous.
 Passengers travel in an open air compartment which provides little protection during an accident.]]> 2016-08-16 01:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118361443 Urban Problems In Bangkok  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118362176 Some of the Urban Issues In Bangkok are...
  • Traffic, it is a huge urban problem in Bangkok, it is estimated that in 2006 the total number of vehicles was 20 million. By 2011 this figure had lowered to 11.2 million. My solution to this problem would be to have stricter rules on who can drive. Also to build wider roads so they aren't as busy. 
  • Health, Bangkok has a lot of different diseases that cause heaps of health related issues to many of the population. Some of these include include Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Japanese encephalitis, Malaria, Rabies, Sexually transmitted diseases, Typhoid fever and Viral hepatitis. My solution to this problem would be to give free vaccinations for common diseases, and to make people more aware of  the common health issues. 
  • Pollution and water sanity, the air pollution in Bangkok is very unhealthy. Any one breathing in the air is at risk of health problems. To avoid this you are advised to drink plenty of fluids. The waterways in Bangkok are also heavily polluted, they can give off a odorous smell. The waterways are so polluted because most houses in Bangkok dump there waste into the storm drains. These drains connect to the waterways and canals in the city. My solution to this problem would be to have places out of town where people could dump their waste. Also to have more access to cleaner water for the people. 
  • Homelessness and Slums, a large majority of Bangkok consists of slums. There are many homeless people living on the streets in Bangkok. This is so dangerous. They are at risk of violence, rape and sometimes even prostitution. More often then not the homeless people in Bangkok are usually drug addicts. My solution to this problem would be to have greater job opportunities for poor people. Also build more cheaper houses for people living in slums to buy. Another solution would be to make people more aware of homelessness and help people to get a job or a home.

Video of traffic in Bangkok


]]> 2016-08-16 01:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118362176 Bangkok Map  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118677307 2016-08-18 01:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118677307 Main ecconomy  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118680333 Bangkok is the commercial centre of Thailand and Southeast Asia for imports and exports. Bangkok is a port, which makes it a perfect environment for trade. It is accessible by air, boat or train. Some of the products Bangkok produces are..
  • Automobile parts
  • Handguns
  • House-wares
  • Antiques 
Tourism has also become a big part of Bangkok's economy. The number of visitors coming to Thailand and Bangkok have increased. Bangkok is estimated to be home to around about a third of all banks in Thailand. Over three-fourths of the deposits of Thailand, are located in Bangkok. 
]]> 2016-08-18 01:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/118680333 How Has Bangkok Changed Over Time? 105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/119278081 Bangkok's main difference over time has been its population growth. The main growth happens in the surrounding suburbs rather than in the city centre.  ]]> 2016-08-23 01:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/119278081 Advantages And Disadvatages  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/119278627 The advantages of  moving to Bangkok are.. 
  • There is something there to suit everyones budget
  • You are able to live very cheaply 
  • The health care is cheap and high quality
  • Transport in Bangkok is cheap and there is a large variety 
  • Bangkok has a very rich and vibrant culture
  • There are lots of places to shop
  • There are a lot of successful businesses
The disadvantages of Bangkok are..
  • The accommodation has high deposits 
  • The price of alcohol is very high
  • There are a lot of unnecessary tests, they make you take in the hospitals.
  • There are lots of traffic jams
  • The clothing sizes are very small
  • There is a lot of drugs and crime around.   
]]> 2016-08-23 01:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/119278627 Migration  105464 https://padlet.com/105464/a1qnhfql1zl8/wish/119280862

Please read the article on this website. 
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