Bangkok the capital of Thailand, is an extensive city known for ornate sanctuaries and lively street life. The Chao Phraya River, full of boats, feeds its network of canals and passes through the royal district of Rattanakosin, where the Grand Palace and its sacred temple Wat Phra Kaew are located. Nearby, the Wat Pho temple is located, with a huge inclined Buddha and, on the opposite bank, the Wat Arun temple, with its steep steps and its Khmer-style spire.