Fun facts about Bangkok
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Bangkok was initially a customs outpost with forts on both sides of the Chao Phraya River.
Bangkok
Thailand
Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.
From the “History” section
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The full ceremonial name of Bangkok is listed in Guinness World Records as the world's longest place name at 168 letters.
Bangkok
Thailand
Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.
From the “Name” section
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Bangkok's city seal shows Hindu god Indra riding in the clouds on Airavata, a divine white elephant.
Bangkok
Thailand
Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.
From the “Government” section
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Bangkok is situated in the Chao Phraya River delta and has an average elevation of only 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) above sea level.
Bangkok
Thailand
Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.
From the “Geography” section
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Photo: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland · CC BY 2.0
The majority (93 per cent) of Bangkok's population is Buddhist, according to the 2010 census.
Bangkok
Thailand
Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand.
From the “Demography” section
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Photo: Ninara from Helsinki, Finland · CC BY 2.0