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
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