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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HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya Inaugurates the Federation of Thai Fashion Designers

The Arabian Post 03 Dec 2024
Arabian Post -BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire2 December 2024 – Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya graciously inaugurated the Federation of Thai Fashion Designers (FTFD) ... Event Highlights ... The leading figures in Thai fashion industry joined a panel discussion, including. Mr ... Mr ... Mr ... Mr ... Mr ... Mrs....
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Stock market today: Asian shares gain as China is boosted by strong factory orders

Times Union 02 Dec 2024
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares started the week higher in Asia, led by gains in China as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing ... In Bangkok, the SET was nearly unchanged. Friday's half-day post-Thanksgiving session ended with the S&P 500 up 0.6% at 6,032.38, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.4% to 44,910.65....
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Stock market today: World shares are mixed as Chinese stocks get a boost from strong ...

Fox31 Denver 02 Dec 2024
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed on Monday, with China leading gains as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next month ... In Bangkok, the SET jumped 0.6% ... Tesla shares rose 3.7% Friday and posted a monthly increase of more than 38%....
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SM Investments Corporation Wins Top Sustainability Advocates In Asia And Asia's Most Influential Companies At ...

MENA FN 02 Dec 2024
(MENAFN - The Arabian Post) BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire27 November 2024 – SM Investments Corporation (–SM Investments–), one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates ... ....
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PT. Eka Mas Republik (Myrepublic) Celebrates Double Recognition At ACES Awards

MENA FN 02 Dec 2024
(MENAFN - The Arabian Post) BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire22 November 2024 – PT. Eka Mas Republik, operating as MyRepublic, has received two prestigious honours at the 2024 Asia ... ....
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Death toll from massive floods in Malaysia rises to 6

Anadolu Agency 02 Dec 2024
The state Disaster Management Committee has warned that at least two rivers' water levels remain dangerous ... In Thailand, where 12 people have been killed by flooding since last week, floodwaters are receding in some southern districts, including the economic hub of Hay Yai, and many residents are returning to their homes, the Bangkok Post reported ... ....
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Death toll from flooding rises to 12 in Thailand

Anadolu Agency 01 Dec 2024
By Anadolu staff ... Five people were drowned in southern Songkhla, three in Pattani, two in Narathiwat and one each in Phatthalung and Yala provinces, Bangkok Post reported on Sunday, citing the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department ... ....
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Everydayhappy Company Limited Named as Asia’s Most Promising SMEs, Pioneering Innovation in Thailand’s Cosmetics and ...

The Arabian Post 01 Dec 2024
Arabian Post -BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire29 November 2024 – Everydayhappy Company Limited, a leading natural skincare brand, has been honoured with the prestigious Asia’s Most Promising SMEs Award at the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards, organised by MORS ... Hashtag ... About De Leaf....
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Thailand, Singapore to expand ties in digital economy, renewable energy, food security

Anadolu Agency 28 Nov 2024
The agreement was reached during a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong on Thursday, the two leaders said in separate posts on X. Wong is the first foreign leader to visit Bangkok since Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected in August....
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‘Sorn’ Becomes Thailand’s First Three Michelin Star Restaurant, Marking A Historic Milestone On Both National ...

The Arabian Post 28 Nov 2024
Arabian Post - BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire28 November 2024 – Thailand’s culinary community shines brighter than ever, with the announcement of the country’s first recipient of the ultimate accolade of Three MICHELIN Stars at the ......
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Preserving the beauty of nature: A bond that connects Lancang-Mekong countries

The Arabian Post 28 Nov 2024
Arabian Post -CHANGDU CITY, CHINAMedia OutReach Newswire ... Anucha Charoenpo, vice president of Thai Journalists Association and editor of Bangkok Post, said it was the first time that he has come to Xizang, and he was impressed by the environmental protection results....
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Preserving the beauty of nature - a bond that links Lancang-Mekong countries

Vietnam News 27 Nov 2024
Preserving the beauty of nature - a bond that links Lancang-Mekong countries ... Anucha Charoenpo, vice president of Thai Journalists Association and editor of Bangkok Post, said it was the first time that he has come to Xizang, and he was impressed by the environmental protection results ... Hashtag. #ChinaNewsService ... ....
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SM Investments Corporation Wins Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia and Asia’s Most Influential Companies at ...

The Arabian Post 27 Nov 2024
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