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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Thailand arrests Chinese construction executive over Bangkok building collapse

Anadolu Agency 21 Apr 2025
Thai authorities have arrested a Chinese executive of a firm in charge of constructing a 30-story high-rise building in Bangkok that collapsed last month during a powerful earthquake centered in Myanmar, The Bangkok Post reported over the weekend....
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16 injured in bombing, gun attack in Thailand: Report

Anadolu Agency 21 Apr 2025
... exploded outside the officers' accommodation block at Khok Khian police station in Muang district, injuring nine people, the Bangkok Post reported....
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Chinese executive of firm constructing collapsed high-rise in Bangkok arrested

Beijing News 20 Apr 2025
Bangkok (Thailand), April 20 (ANI) ... He is one of four people wanted on arrest warrants for allegedly acting as nominees for the Thai-owned subsidiary of a Chinese construction firm, the Bangkok Post reported ... A search is ongoing for the other three suspects, who are all Thai nationals, the report in the Bangkok Post added....
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Where are Indians headed this long weekend? Top international destinations revealed

Hindustan Times 17 Apr 2025
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Dhanush's 'Idly Kadai' unit heads to Bangkok to complete film's shooting

The Times of India 16 Apr 2025
The unit of director Dhanush's eagerly-awaited action entertainer, 'Idly Kadai', on Wednesday left for Bangkok to can a crucial sequence of the film. Actor Sathish, who is a part of the cast of the film, posted pictures of himself with other members of ... Next Destination #Bangkok....
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Thai airport offers Moo Deng-themed dolls to the tourists during Songkran festival - Watch

The Times of India 16 Apr 2025
The dolls' limited-edition status guaranteed high demand, rendering them an even more valued keepsake for the fortunate few to receive them.Airports of Thailand (AoT) President Kerati Kijmanawat told the Bangkok Post that the popularity of Moo-Deng has brought thousands of foreign visitors into the country....
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Thai airports welcome travellers with adorable Moo Deng hippo-themed dolls during Songkran. Video

Hindustan Times 16 Apr 2025
As reported by Bangkok Post, Suvarnabhumi Airport and five other international airports in Thailand surprised arriving passengers with adorable Moo Deng dolls, sparking joy and excitement across social media platforms ... According to Bangkok Post, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) Plc produced just 2,800 of these limited-edition toys....
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JUICYJAM: How Thai Authorities Use Online Doxxing to Suppress Dissent

The Citizen Lab 16 Apr 2025
Through our analysis of public social media posts we determined that the campaign was not only inauthentic, but the information revealed could not have been reasonably sourced from a private individual ... An average post by one of the Facebook Pages typically achieved several hundred reactions, and dozens of comments ... Originally posted here....
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Death toll from March 28 earthquake in Myanmar climbs to 3,706

Anadolu Agency 15 Apr 2025
... where the State Audit Office building collapsed in Bangkok. According to the Bangkok Post, the death toll from the collapsed building increased to 44 on Tuesday as workers discovered more human remains at the site....
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FBS Enhances Local Rescue Capabilities in Thailand with Critical Equipment Donation

The Arabian Post 15 Apr 2025
Arabian Post -BANGKOK, THAILANDMedia OutReach Newswire – 15 April 2025 – In response to the recent earthquake in Thailand, FBS has reinforced its commitment to community support by aiding emergency relief efforts in the affected areas. FBS Enhances Local Rescue Capabilities in Thailand with Critical Equipment Donation ... — Mr ... — Mr ... About FBS....
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Naked tourists nicked by cops for having sex in the middle of Thailand street

Toronto Sun 14 Apr 2025
Story continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below ... Shocked onlookers and passersby watched as the vacationers did the deed in broad daylight on April 9, the Bangkok Post reported ... I have visited many countries where I have done the same thing,” the man told police via an interpreter, according to the Post ... ....
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Tourist couple caught having sex in the middle of the street in Thailand

New York Post 13 Apr 2025
Originally Published by.. A Chinese couple has been arrested after having intercourse in the middle of a Thai street ... 4 ... news.com.au. The guard was able to photograph the couple before they left, which he then showed to police, according to the Bangkok Post ... 4 ... news.com.au ... 4 ... Pattaya is 100 kilometers from Bangkok and is widely known as a party town ... .......
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Shocking moment 'road rage' Brit 'punches two men in street brawl after Thai cabbie complained ...

The Daily Mail 10 Apr 2025
This is the shocking moment that a furious British tourist allegedly punched a taxi driver in a road rage attack in Phuket, Thailand. Dashcam footage shows a man named by police as Joseph Millward arguing with taxi driver Saroj Jakthong before sending him sprawling with a powerful sucker punch ... He added. 'I won't compromise ... He told the Bangkok Post ... ....

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