The Chao Phraya river in Bangkok's busy and vibrant waterway used by many different boats. A frequent site are the barge tows. A tug is used to pull 3 or 4 giant heavily laden barges. This tow is approaching the area near Saphan Taksin. The large building with the golden dome is the State Tower, an apartment block that is well known for the open air restaurant and bar on top fro mwhich there is a fantastic view. The building on the right which ia a similar height to the State Tower remains unfinished - a monument to the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
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