Historically the thai capital bangkok was crisscrossed by khlongs canals and gained the nickname venice of the east khlongs were used for transportation and for floating markets but also for sewage disposal today most of the khlongs of bangkok have been filled in although the thonburi side of bangkok covering areas west of chao phraya river still retains several of its larger khlongs this private half day tour explores the areas areound the canals and gives you a great insight into