Thai people have long had a way of life closely tied to waterways. Rivers were the primary transportation routes until canals were dug for convenience.

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30 August 2024 12:17:46

Thai people have long had a way of life closely tied to waterways. Rivers were the primary transportation routes until canals were dug for convenience. As a result, water sources often became the focal points of settlements in Bangkok. The book “Districts of Canals: A City’s Perspective” invites readers to revisit the past and explore history through the lens of canals, which reflect the way of life, history, and development of Bangkok and its people, as well as the bureaucratic reforms aimed at advancing Siam, a legacy still evident in the district names we use today...…