Bangkok

American  

[bang-kok, bang-kok] / ˈbæŋ kɒk, bæŋˈkɒk /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Thailand, in the S central part, on the Chao Phraya.

2. (lowercase) a kind of Siamese straw.

3. (lowercase) a hat woven of strands of this straw.

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Bangkok British  

/ bæŋˈkɒk, ˈbæŋkɒk /

noun

1. Thai name: Krung Thep.  the capital and chief port of Thailand, on the Chao Phraya River: became a royal city and the capital in 1782. Pop: 6 604 000 (2005 est)

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Bangkok Cultural  

1. Capital of Thailand and largest city in the country, located in the heart of Thailand's rice-growing region near the Gulf of Thailand.

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With its busy port and spectacular examples of Buddhist (see Buddhism) architecture, Bangkok is one of the leading cities of Southeast Asia.

Example Sentences

He gave up a career in TV drama production in Bangkok to run in the last election, winning a rural seat near his home city of Nakhon Ratchasima from an old, established political family.

From BBC

"I came into office with a majority in the parliament," Anutin told AFP on the campaign trail in Bangkok.

From Barron's

A possessed vacuum cleaner sparks a revolution in “A Useful Ghost,” a satire that’s “Brazil” by way of Bangkok.

From Los Angeles Times

Tokyo, which is also home to big-name tech firms, also enjoyed a bounce, adding more than three percent, while Hong Kong, Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore, Taipei, Bangkok and Manila also advanced.

From Barron's

The videos focus on nights out in major cities worldwide including London, Oslo, Miami and Bangkok - but one of the most popular locations is Manchester.

From BBC