Introduction to Bangkok
Posted On Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at by tomwang
Bangkok is the capital city and is the most populated and crowded city of of Thailand. Bangkok is located in the central part of Thailand, sitting on the north of the gulf of Siam. The name of Bangkok in local language is "Krung Thep", which means the city of angels. Bangkok is the city of angles indeed, because it is highly developed from different perspectives that make this city very unique and apart from other cities in this region.
Quick Fact
Founded: April 21st, 1782
Area: 7761.50 square kilometers
------- 2996.7 square miles
population (2007): 8,160,522
