Bangkok

Bangkok, (in Thai ??????? ?, ?????????????, or Krung Thep, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, IPA: {{IPA|}}), population 8,538,610 (1990), is the capital and largest city of Thailand. The city is located on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, near the Gulf of Thailand. Bangkok is located at {{coor_dm|13|45|N|100|31|E|type:city}}. http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html/cntry_files.html

Economy

Bangkok is the economic center of Thailand. The Chao Phraya River allows Bangkok to function as a port. The Stock Exchange of Thailand is located in Bangkok. Tourism is a major source of revenue. Bangkok Chinatown is located on Yaowarat Road known as the gold shops street. The city contains many Buddhist temples (known in Thai as Wat), among the best known being Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaeo, Wat Suthat, Wat Ratchanadda and Wat Arun. Khao San Road, near the Grand Palace complex, is a popular destination for young backpackers. The Loi Krathong festival of light is a popular time for tourists to visit with impressive fireworks displays along the river accompanied by many lit up boats parading up and down the river.

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Stock Exchange of Thailand - Tourism - Chinatown - Yaowarat Road - Buddhist - Wat Pho - Wat Phra Kaeo - Wat Suthat - Wat Ratchanadda - Wat Arun - Khao San Road - Grand Palace - Loi Krathong

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Bangkok's educational and cultural facilities include several universities, a fine arts academy, a national theater and a national museum.

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Processed food, timber, and textiles are leading exports. Industrial plants include rice mills, cement factories, sawmills, oil refineries, and shipyards. The city is a famous jewelry center, buying and selling silver and bronzeware. Although technically illegal, prostitution is a major activity in Bangkok, making the city a popular destination for sex tourism.

Related Topics:
Prostitution - Sex tourism

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