Krung Thep Mahanakhon

province, Thailand

Also known as: Bangkok Metropolis

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Krung Thep Mahanakhon, commonly known as Bangkok, is the capital and chief port of Thailand. It is Thailand's cultural and commercial hub, situated on the delta of the Chao Phraya River.12

Historically, Bangkok was divided into two municipalities: Krung Thep on the east bank and Thon Buri on the west. In 1972, these were united to form the province of Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, or Bangkok Metropolis. The city is a vibrant mix of temples, factories, and homes, attracting numerous tourists for its cultural attractions and lively nightlife. The Thai name, Krung Thep, translates to "City of Angels".2

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Bangkok
…Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok Metropolis). The metropolis is a bustling, crowded city, with temples, factories, shops, and homes juxtaposed along its roads and canals. It is also a major tourist destination, noted for bountiful cultural attractions and a nightlife that includes a flourishing sex trade.
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…Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok Metropolis). The metropolis is a bustling, crowded city, with temples, factories, shops, and homes juxtaposed along its roads and canals. It is also a major tourist destination, noted for bountiful cultural attractions and a nightlife that includes a flourishing sex trade.
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History of Bangkok
…divided into the municipalities of Krung Thep and Thon Buri. At the time of their establishment, the two municipalities, approximately equal in area, together covered about 37 square miles (96 square km); about four-fifths of the city’s population lived in Krung Thep.
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…divided into the municipalities of Krung Thep and Thon Buri. At the time of their establishment, the two municipalities, approximately equal in area, together covered about 37 square miles (96 square km); about four-fifths of the city’s population lived in Krung Thep.
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