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Thailand is a country in South East Asia. The Thailand capital Bangkok is the country's principal administrative and commercial center. The local name of Bangkok is Krung Thep.
The Thailand capital constitutes the economical and cultural center of Thailand. The capital of Thailand is also the epicenter of political and spiritual activities in the country. Bangkok is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya river. The city contains about 7 million registered inhabitants making Bangkok the 22nd most populous city in the world. At present the economic output of the Thailand capital is equal to that of Singapore. Bangkok is a major financial and economic hub in the ASEAN economic region.
Bangkok began as a small trading port on the banks of the Chao Phraya River during the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom. The Ayuttayas ruled Thailand from 1350 to 1767 AD. At present, the Thailand capital is the base of all the country's financial institutions including banks. Many multinational companies open regional offices in Bangkok due to the low cost of operations in the capital. The capital city is also a prime tourist destination. The Thailand capital is the major tourist gateway to the rest of Thailand and even South East Asia.
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