Thonburi

British  

/ ˌtɒnbʊˈriː /

noun

1. a city in central Thailand, part of Bankok Metropolis on the Chao Phraya River; the national capital (1767–82)

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Example Sentences

Orawan Duangphakdee, a bee biologist at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, who was not involved with the work, says she's already impressed by the evidence—and by the bees.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 27, 2021

She traveled from Thonburi, on the other side of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River.

From Washington Times • Jul. 5, 2020

Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya, opposite central Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace and Chinatown, is mostly swamped with water chest-deep in places.

From Scientific American • Nov. 2, 2011

Authorities are still concerned about northern and western districts including Don Mueang, Laksi and Thonburi, where levees are blocking water from flowing into the inner city.

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 1, 2011

The Pinklao district of Thonburi, packed with restaurants, shops and homes, was under waist-deep water.

From Reuters • Oct. 29, 2011