The majestic "River of Kings", which cuts Bangkok city in half, nourishes the nation's rice paddies, stretching across the delta lands as far as the eye can see. It also provides a major transportation channel to the people of Bangkok who still depend on the river to transport their merchandise, especially rice, as the many canals in the city (called khlongs) are linked to the rice fields.

For a tourist, a cruise along the mighty Chao Phraya River, and perhaps some canals on the Thon ... (more)