The capital and largest city of Thailand, officially known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, serving as the country's political, economic, and cultural center.
From Thai บางกอก (Bang Kok), literally meaning 'village of wild plums' - bang meaning 'village by a river' and kok meaning 'wild plum'. The city's official Thai name is much longer and means 'City of Angels'.
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