About Bangkok: Bangkok sits along the Chao Phraya River, called 'The River of Kings'. Its canals, known as klongs, were dug mainly in the 1700s and 1800s. At floating markets, vendors sell food and goods straight from their boats. Its canals, or klongs, were once the city's main roads

Location: In central Thailand · Country: Thailand · Water Feature: Laced with canals called klongs off a great river · Continent: Asia · Setting: On the banks of the Chao Phraya River · Famous For: Floating markets where boats sell food and fruit · Claim To Fame: Nicknamed the 'Venice of the East'