Bangkok

Bangkok (English pronunciation: /ˈbæŋkɒk/) is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (กรุงเทพมหานคร, pronounced  [krūŋ tʰêːp mahǎː nákʰɔ̄ːn]) or simply  Krung Thep . The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in Central Thailand, and has a population of over 8 million, or 12.6 percent of the country's population. Over 14 million people (22.2 percent) live within the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region, making Bangkok an extreme primate city, dwarfing Thailand's other urban centres in terms of importance.

Bangkok traces its roots to a small trading post during the Ayutthaya Kingdom in the 15th century, which eventually grew in size and became the site of two capital cities: Thonburi in 1768 and Rattanakosin in 1782. Bangkok was at the heart of Siam's (as Thailand used to be known) modernization, during the later 19th century, as the country faced pressures from the West. The city was the centre of Thailand's political struggles, throughout the 20th century, as the country abolished absolute monarchy, adopted constitutional rule and underwent numerous coups and several uprisings. The city grew rapidly during the 1960s through the 1980s and now exerts a significant impact among Thailand's politics, economy, education, media and modern society.

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Imprisonment of Thailand rights lawyer violates international law: UN group

Jurist 20 Nov 2024
Anon’s imprisonment is linked to peaceful protests and social media posts made in 2020 and 2021, where he called for constitutional changes, government accountability, and reform of the monarchy. The Bangkok Criminal Court sentenced him to consecutive prison terms, citing ......
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Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio, to endorse Republican candidates ahead of the Ohio primary on May 3.
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Friend or foe? Southeast Asia braces for Trump 2.0

Asiatimes 19 Nov 2024
BANGKOK – As ... “The Thai government must also be careful to not be perceived as having an unfairly close alliance with China, or be a hub for Chinese investors, in a way that could undermine the image of Thai exports,” a Bangkok Post editorial warned on November 8....
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ONYX Hospitality Group Announces Joint Venture with Equatorial Group: “EQ Phuket”, a New Luxury Hospitality ...

The Arabian Post 19 Nov 2024
Arabian Post -BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire19 November 2024 – ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand’s leading management company for premier hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences, as well as a diverse range of hospitality ......
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Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand & Singapore: Nov 14, 2024

Malaysian National News Agency 14 Nov 2024
Wat Arun Temple or known as Temple of Dawn, one of Bangkok's famous temples ... RI, US AFFIRM RESPECT FOR RIGHTS IN SCS -- THE JAKARTA POST....
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Man Set Up and Extorted of $500,000 Worth of USDT by Criminals in Hotel Room: Report

The Daily Hodl 13 Nov 2024
The Bangkok Post reports that Viacheslav Leibov, 23, told Thailand police a friend of his invited him to visit a hotel room in Phuket when criminals wearing masks accosted him ... They were armed with a hammer and a “long” knife ... In an update, the Bangkok Post reports that law enforcement has arrested the four suspects involved in the crime....
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Dusit International and TDF collaborate to drive excellence in the hospitality sector

The Arabian Post 13 Nov 2024
Arabian Post -BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire13 November 2024 – Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Development Fund (TDF), the ......
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Ukrainian Tourist Forced to Transfer $500K USDT at Knifepoint in Thailand

CryptoNewsZ 11 Nov 2024
A 23-year-old Ukrainian tourist fell victim to an armed cryptocurrency heist on the island of Phuket, Thailand. This resulted in the forced transfer of approximately 8.56 million baht (500,000 USDT) ... According to the Bangkok Post, the situation took a violent turn when Leibov attempted to use the bathroom, where two masked men were lying in wait ... .......
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AggLayer Summit Engages Blockchain Leaders in Bangkok

BitRSS 10 Nov 2024
... Summit Engages Blockchain Leaders in Bangkok appeared......
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Thailand offers Indians indefinite visa-free entry: Top 5 must-visit places you should add to your itinerary

Hindustan Times 06 Nov 2024
Ko Phi Phi to Bangkok, check out the must-visit places in Thailand ... View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Janne & Lucan (@ab_durch_die_welt) ... Bangkok. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Shine Kumar (@shinekumars). If done right, Bangkok will stimulate your senses in a way that will make you want to keep coming back....
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Thailand: Binance’s Current Top Crypto Expansion Target

99 Bitcoins 05 Nov 2024
To reach a one billion-user milestone, Binance has identified Thailand as a pivotal market for its expansion efforts, Bangkok Post reported on 5 November 2024 ... Binance aims to make cryptocurrency a mainstream financial tool ... Binance’s Ambitions Are Proportional To Speed Of Crypto Adoption In Thailand ... JUST IN ... Related ... Read more ... ....
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Indorama Ventures celebrates ‘Waste Fiction Challenge’ essay competition; inspires youth to champion zero-waste schools

The Arabian Post 05 Nov 2024
Arabian Post - BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire5 November 2024 – Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemicals company, celebrated the success of the Waste Fiction Challenge, a pioneering initiative that rallied young people from over 90 countries to envision zero-waste schools by 2030....
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Siam Paragon Bangkok International Fashion Week 2024 Unveils the best of Thai and Asian Creativity ...

The Arabian Post 01 Nov 2024
Arabian Post -BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire1 November 2024 – Siam Paragon reaffirms its positioning as a leading ‘global luxury destination’ and the top-of-mind destination for both Thai and international visitors ... For MOO Bangkok, ......

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