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Bang·kok

 (băng′kŏk′, băng-kŏk′) also Krung Thep (gro͝ong tĕp′)
The capital and largest city of Thailand, in the southwest on the Chao Phraya River near the Gulf of Thailand. It is a leading port and industrial center with a major jewelry market.

bang·kok

 (băng′kŏk′, băng-kŏk′)
n.
A hat made of finely woven straw.

[After Bangkok.]
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Bangkok

(ˈbæŋkɒk; bæŋˈkɒk)
n
(Placename) 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). Thai name: Krung Thep
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Bang•kok

(ˈbæŋ kɒk, bæŋˈkɒk)

n.
the capital of Thailand, in the S central part, on the Chao Phraya. 5,876,000.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Bangkok - the capital and largest city and chief port of ThailandBangkok - the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture
Kingdom of Thailand, Siam, Thailand - a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula; "Thailand is the official name of the former Siam"
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Translations
Банкок
Bangkok
Bangkok
バンコク
Bangkok
Бангкок

Bangkok

[bæŋˈkɒk] NBangkok m
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Bangkok

[ˈbæŋkɒk bæŋˈkɒk] nBangkok
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Bangkok

[bæŋˈkɒk] nBangkok f
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References in classic literature ?
To begin with, he was more than five years older than myself at a time of life when five years really do count, I being twenty-nine and he thirty-four; then, on our first leaving port (I don't see why I should make a secret of the fact that it was Bangkok), a bit of manoeuvring of mine amongst the islands of the Gulf of Siam had given him an unforgettable scare.
He explained that the master of a British ship having died in Bangkok the Consul-General had cabled to him a request for a competent man to be sent out to take command.
The steamer Melita was leaving for Bangkok that evening about seven.
He wanted to go to the East; and his fancy was rich with pictures of Bangkok and Shanghai, and the ports of Japan: he pictured to himself palm-trees and skies blue and hot, dark-skinned people, pagodas; the scents of the Orient intoxicated his nostrils.
The trade fair will take place at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) from September 25 to 28.
Wittayakorn Maneenetr, deputy director general, DITP said that Bangkok RHVAC and Bangkok E&E, being held every two years, are the leading trade events in the region.
Under this agreement, codeshare flights operated by Bangkok Airways currently covers 16 roundtrip routes on both domestic and international.
Under this agreement, codeshare flights operated by Bangkok Airways cover 16 roundtrip routes on both domestic and international.
Suboh, 68, who is the 42nd prosecution witness said it did not cross in his mind to ask Nik Faisal why he was asked to go to Bangkok.
BANGKOK, May 7, 2019 - (ACN Newswire) - Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has opened the Dusit Suites Hotel Ratchadamri, Bangkok - its first all-suite property - amidst one of the city's most vibrant districts for business and leisure.
Okura Nikko Hotels is one of the most famous Japanese hotel brands and this is their second hotel in Bangkok.
A spokesperson of the country's national flag carrier said the PIA new flight operation has started today and added there will be twice-weekly flights from Lahore to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, a private news channel reported.

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