Bangkok Information
Short Facts
 Thai name: Krung Thep (กรุงเทพมหานคร)
Population: More than 10 million people
Location: Central Thailand, North of Gulf of Thailand
Became the capital city: 1782
Short name: BKK
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The original name
The complete original name of Bangkok is actually: Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.
It is usually considered as one of the world's longest place name, but Thai people refer to it as Krung Thep which means 'The City of Angels'.
The capital got its current location when King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) moved its location to the other side of Chao Praya river.
A GUARD AT A BTS STATION - Photo by Jens W, Yenit.com
A "NAGA" AT SUVARNABHUMI - Photo by Jens W, Yenit.com
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AT SUVARNABHUMI AIRPORT - Photo by Jens W, Yenit.com
More than one tenth of Thailand's population lives in this capital city. In recent years it has also acquired a more international character with more residents and workers from all over the world.
Here you'll find famous Buddhist temples, a bustling Chinatown, first-class cinemas with almost ridiculously low fares, markets with low price tags, high-class restaurants, shopping malls and a lot of friendly people.
The range of hotels and accommodation is varied and impressive. Ranging from affordable budget accommodation on Khao San Road to some of the world's finest and most famous luxury hotels such as Mandarin Oriental, Banyan Tree och Shangri-La.
You can book all types of accommodation from this site. From budget hotels to luxury suites. It is 100% secure and we are open 24 hours a day, year round.
RAMBUTANS ARE DELICIOUS - Photo by Jens W, Yenit.com
Bangkok (or Krung Thep in Thai language) is one of Earth's largest and hottest cities. Fortunaly there are some oases found here (Lumpini Park is one). In addition the hotels, department stores and taxis that are equipped with cool air conditioning.
Bangkok is to considered 'a must' for anyone who is interested in travel. It is absolutely one of Asia and even the world's metropolises in several aspects (food, historic architecture, attractions, nightlife, shopping, etc.).
MOBILE CHAT WHILE WAITING - Photo by Jens W, Yenit.com
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