Underground tunnels open portals to Bangkok’s historic attractions


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): Tourists in Bangkok are discovering two new pedestrian tunnels to historic attractions such as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), the City Pillar Shrine and the Sanam Luang royal ceremonial ground.

The two air-conditioned tunnels were opened on Jan 1 in the Old Town district of Phra Nakhon to provide residents and tourists with convenient and safe alternatives to the roads above.

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