subject: Thailand Vacations and Its Best [print this page] During the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) from 1886 to 1910, Bangkok felt a special lift: were built wide streets, running tram. However, subsequent rulers did not pay much attention to the city, and it grew by itself. Only two cities Bangkok and Thonburi occupy an area of 650 square meters and sequester more than 6 million Thais.