Bangkok megacity - Teagan M by Teagan Mahony https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom Assessment en-us 2016-08-16 01:02:06 UTC 2024-05-25 19:29:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Population 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118358787 The population of Bangkok in 2000 was 6.355 million. Click this link to find out more about the population in Bangkok. For more information click the link below.
http://destineddestinations.weebly.com/population-statistics.html]]> 2016-08-16 01:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118358787 Economy  105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118361296 The economy in Bangkok is the centre of Thailand's economy. Bangkok is the country's financial center, Bangkok is home to one third of the banks, as well as the Bangkok Stock Exchange. Thailand's basic unit of currency is the baht, with the exchange rate at approximately 40 baht per U.S.$1.

]]> 2016-08-16 01:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118361296 Climate 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118361659 The climate in Bangkok is hot all the way through the year. December is Bangkok’s ‘cold’ season so the temperate only ranges from 25 degrees. April is Bangkok’s ‘Hot’ season the temperature, will usually range from 30 degrees and higher. The rainfall in Bangkok a year is annually 60 inches per year. In Australian the annual rainfall is around about 26 inches. This ranges between the different areas of land.]]> 2016-08-16 01:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118361659 Tourism 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118362097 Bangkok is home to many different tourist attractions. There are many different temples to go and see, there are floating markets, there are many different heritage house to go and visit. One of the famous floating markets in Bangkok is the Damnoem Floating market. There are also many different theme parks in Bangkok, one of the most popular theme park is the Fantasia logoon. ]]> 2016-08-16 01:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118362097 Location 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118362640 The area of land in Bangkok is1,569 km²]]> 2016-08-16 01:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118362640 Biblography 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118363301 http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/Bangkok.aspx
http://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/bangkok-population/
https://www.britannica.com/place/Bangkok
http://www.bangkok.com/hotels/
http://www.expatarrivals.com/thailand/bangkok/pros-and-cons-of-moving-to-bangkok
nerdnomads.com/best-thai-food-in-bangkok
http://bangkokjemmabella.weebly.com/
http://archive.unu.edu/unupress/unupbooks/uu11ee/uu11ee0z.htm
au.tourismthailand.org/About-Thailand/Religion
http://au.tourismthailand.org/About-Thailand/Language-Communication
]]> 2016-08-16 01:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118363301 Transport in Bangkok 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118677388 Bangkok has many different types of ways to get around. The people in Bangkok usually get around in trains, sky trains, taxis and Tuk-Tuks. The traffic in Bangkok is very busy due to their huge population. They also us boats to cart people around on and also they have markets on the water.]]> 2016-08-18 01:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118677388 Advantages 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118678499 Living in Bangkok can be quite cheap, it depends on the exchange rate of the country you are coming. Electrical goods, living, food, and entertainment is much cheaper in Thailand. The health care in Bangkok is very high quality and inexpensive. The transport in Bangkok is very cheap and there is a very large variety of ways to get around. In Bangkok, there are many different experiences you can get from living in a different country. The is a market every weekend so you can go and see the different culture they offer. There is a variety of shops and food.]]> 2016-08-18 01:18:24 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118678499 Disadvantages 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118679465 There are a few disadvantages of living in Bangkok. When you live in Bangkok  you must pay the rent upfront. The health care in Bangkok is very cheap, there have been reports that the hospitals and dentist have taken the unnecessary test which has resulted in people have the flu and other sicknesses. The ways of getting around Bangkok may sound great but due to the huge population this results in many traffic jams around the city. The people in Bangkok are very small and this will result in small clothing sizes, which may be hard for people who are a little bit bigger try and find clothes to fit them.]]> 2016-08-18 01:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118679465 Food 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118679503 Bangkok has many different markets, markets are great to try different styles and types of food. Bangkok is known for their street food. a Bangkok has many other famous dishes, there is Pad Thai, egg noodle soup with chicken. They have many great juices and smoothies freshly made. They also have a fantastic chicken massaman curry. Then for dessert, there is sticky rice with mango and coconut rice. ]]> 2016-08-18 01:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/118679503 Culture 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119268533 The most important culture in Bangkok is the Wat. There are more than 300 temples, these temples represent the Thai architecture. Many of the Wats in Bangkok  lease their land so people can live in them. The main religion in Bangkok is Buddhism , the percentage of  in Buddhist Bangkok is 95%. The culture is now based on Buddhist values.]]> 2016-08-22 23:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119268533 How has the Bangkok changed over time? Compare to 100 -150 years ago. 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119276286 This is the city centre of Bangkok 100 years ago]]> 2016-08-23 00:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119276286 Migration 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119276430 Bangkok is becoming a very big city for migrants. Bangkok has many different job opportunities, they have many living styles and there is lots of things to do. When you migrant you don't really have that much money, the people in Bangkok don't get paid very much and it is hard to live when you are a migrant from a different country. The migrants normally live in a slum, which isn't that great and not really hygienic.]]> 2016-08-23 00:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119276430 Urban problems? What is your solution? 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119276487 - There are a few problems in Bangkok. One of the problems is that there aren't enough road and highways. This problem causes many traffic jams. The way we can fix this is by making more highways and roads so that there aren't many traffic jams. Bangkok is thinking about making an expressway highway by linking the northern gateway and southern gateway, this will help be able to help people getting from one side of the city to the other. 
- The other problem is improving the traffic control system. This is a problem because the  laws and rules aren't that great. Bangkok what to educate the public on the rules and regulations on the roads, also the rules about being a goof driver.]]> 2016-08-23 00:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119276487 Characteristic of Bangkok 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119306537 - The Temples (Wats)
- Floating markets and normal markets
- The food
- Different types of transportation
- The accommodation]]> 2016-08-23 06:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119306537 Religion 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119306824 In Bangkok, roughly 95% of the Thai people are believers of Theravada Buddhism, the main religion of Thailand, religious tolerance is both customary in Thailand and protected by the constitution.]]> 2016-08-23 06:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119306824 Language 105186 https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119307362 The main language in Bangkok is Thai, it is spoken throughout all of Bangkok. Many of the Thai also speak English. English is spoken in the major tourist attractions and popular restaurants.]]> 2016-08-23 07:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/105186/g3ldwi745uom/wish/119307362