The city of Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep or the “City of Angels”,and is the capital of Thailand. Bangkok was founded in 1782 by King Rama I and is the country's principal gateway and port. Thailand's main river is called the Chao Phraya which lies a mere 30 kilometers away from the sea (19 miles).

The name 'Bangkok' historically refers to one section of the city. This neighborhood is well-known for international visitors today, Bangkok is the name of the city itself.

Language: Thai (English is widely spoken)
Population: 5.8 million
Time Zone: GMT +7 hours
Measures: Metric System
Voltage: 220 volts
Mobile Phones: GSM 900/1800