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Bangkok , is the capital of Thailand.

The world knows the Thai capital as Bangkok, but locals refer to their city as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon meaning ‘City of Angels’. The full, 169-characters long name of Bangkok has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest name of a place. Challenge yourself by trying to pronounce the full name without pausing:

Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahinthara Yutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udom Ratchaniwet Mahasathan Amonphiman Awatansathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukamprasit.

This translates to :

City of angels, great city of immortals, the magnificent city of the nine gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra’s behest.

Interesting facts about Bangkok

2. Bangkok is situated in the Chao Phraya River delta in Thailand’s central plain. The river meanders through the city in a southerly direction, emptying into the Gulf of Thailand approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of city centre. The Chao Phraya River runs right through the heart of Bangkok and serves as a great way for locals and tourists to get around the city. Many of the city’s major tourist attractions are located right on the river, or within easy walking distance of a river ferry stop. The river meanders its way through Bangkok, and benefits from a number of canals that were built as early as the 1500s to cut down on the long travelling times.

3. Bangkok is famous for its nightlife, from go-go bars to beer bars, nightclubs etc , but if you’re seeking out one of the most spectacular places to enjoy a drink it has to be a sky bar. Sky bars are named as such because they’re usually located in high up places, on the tops of buildings, where they offer fabulous views and settings. There are many amazing sky bars all across the city.

4. There are over 400 wats (the Thai word for temple) in Bangkok, but make sure that you will visit the three mostly famous which are Wat Pra Kaew, Wat Arun and Wat Pho.

5. Bangkok’s Chinatown is commonly referred as the largest in the world. Known locally as Yaowarat, Chinatown in Bangkok is home to over a million ethnic Chinese, usually of the second or third generation. In the daytime, shops and stalls sell products at some of the cheapest prices in the city and at night the area is transformed into a street food heaven, with vendors stretching off into the distance, or at least until obscured by the traffic. The area around Yaowarat is one of the most vibrant and interesting for inquisitive tourists and a day of exploring is definitely advised.

On top of this, Chinatown also boasts the largest solid gold Buddha in the world. Housed inside Wat Traimit, the 5.5-tonne Buddha was hidden inside plaster for hundreds of years and was only discovered when it was accidentally dropped while moving it.

6. It is home to the biggest weekend market – Chatuchak (more than 15,000 stalls) and two of the top 10 largest malls on the planet (Siam Paragon and Central World), and that means that there’s no product you can’t find in Bangkok.

Add a few dozens of small malls and markets, and you’ll understand why millions of people visit the Thai capital just to shop till they drop.

7. The tuk-tuk is the iconic means of transportation in Thailand. They are convenient and fairly cheap for short distances, but not worth it for longer trips. Moreover, as a tourist, you will have to negotiate hard to get an acceptable price. In short, it’s worth taking once for fun, but it’s not economical in the long run.

8. The Grand Palace and its temples , is the former residence of the royal family and probably the most sacred place in the country. You will have to be dressed properly to visit the place, that is to say in pants and a T-shirt with sleeves. Forget the tops and the shorts which will make you refuse entry.

As soon as you enter the palace, you will be dazzled by the talent of the Thai artists who built this marvel. Among all that there is to see at the Grand Palace, you can admire the famous Emerald Buddha. Despite its size (only 60 cm high), it is the most sacred statue in Thailand.

9. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Bangkok is the world’s hottest city. The average air temperature throughout the year is 28°C, but this jumps to a sticky 34°C between March and May. The best time to visit Bangkok is between November and February, when the city enjoys cooler temperatures.

10. Thai people are very proud of their culture and heritage. During the so-called ‘Age of Empires’ in the 19th century, when European nations went rampaging across the globe on a path of domination, Thailand’s strategic location acted as a buffer between France’s Indochina and the Burmese and Indian colonies of Britain. Having a neutral, independent nation between them was so desirable that it ensured Thailand was never subjected to a full-on military invasion.

The independence of Thailand was also down to the excellent governance by the much-beloved King Rama V, who ceded small amounts of land to ensure peace with the European powers. King Rama V is also revered as it was under his authority that slavery was abolished in Thailand.

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