The capital and largest city of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture. Located in the southwest on the
Chao Phraya River near the Gulf of Thailand. It is a leading port and industrial center with a
major jewelry market. Population:
5,876,000.
The Poetic name for Bangkok is Krung thep mahanakhon bovorn ratanakosin mahintharayutthaya mahadilok
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