Bangkok is
the centre for the Thailand political and administrative functions with
historical and cultural importance. The major tourist sites and places of interest in Bangkok are divided into places of historical interest, places of art and architectural interest, the Temples of Bangkok, the natural beauty of places such as the Chao Phraya River and its cruises, the zoos and other places for wildlife, the centres for cultural learning, the Thai martial arts places for training, fighting and the military history museums, the places where ethnic groups display their style and art and the public centres of interest such as the markets.