Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand with over 11 million inhabitants. It is a cosmopolitan metropolis with magnificent temples, royal palaces, canals, busy market places and vibrant street culture.
Bangkok’s official name is the “City of angels, great city of immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Visvakarman at Indra’s behest” – making it the longest official city name in the world.