Central Thailand GuideCentral Thailand, also known as the Central Plains, is the central region of Thailand, an endless plain dominated by the giant urban agglomeration of Bangkok. HotelsFind hotels in Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Ayutthaya, Hua Hin and more. BangkokBangkok is the capital of Thailand and, with a population of over eleven million inhabitants, by far its largest city. KanchanaburiKanchanaburi is a city located at the confluence of the Rivers Kwai Noi and Kwai Yai. AyutthayaAyutthaya, full name Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, is an ancient capital and modern city in the Central Plains of Thailand, 85 km north of Bangkok. Bangkok Metropolitan AreaThe Bangkok Metropolitian Area is a massive metropolitan area around Bangkok, Thailand. Chao Phraya BasinThe Chao Phraya Basin or South Central Plains is the historic heartland of Thailand, mostly visited for the Ayutthaya and Lopburi archaeological sites. West of BangkokWest of Bangkok is a rural area in Central Thailand. It is popular for its floating markets, rural way of life, natural scenery and the infamous Burma Death Railway. Northern Gulf CoastThe Northern Gulf Coast is a region in the Central Plains of Thailand. It is often traveled through to get to Southern Thailand.