About Bangkok
Known to Thais as Krung Thep — the 'City of Angels' — Bangkok is a 240-year-old metropolis where golden temples meet glass skyscrapers, and ancient traditions blend with cutting-edge modernity.
Location
Central Thailand, Chao Phraya River Delta
Population
~10.7 million (metro)
Climate
Tropical, 25–35°C year-round
Time Zone
ICT (UTC+7)
Full Name
Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (168 characters!)
The City of Angels
Bangkok is the political, economic, and cultural heart of Thailand. Home to over 10 million people in its metropolitan area, it's a city of contrasts — from the serene canals (khlongs) of Thonburi to the glittering malls of Siam, from the aromatic street food stalls of Chinatown to the Michelin-starred restaurants of Silom.
The city holds the Guinness World Record for the longest place name: 'Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...' — a ceremonial name with 168 characters that Thais affectionately shorten to Krung Thep.
Bangkok Through the Ages
Click on any event to explore Bangkok's fascinating 240-year journey from royal capital to global metropolis.