"The city of Bangkok" Bangkok by awayhome

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The full official name of Bangkok is Krungthep mahanakhon Bovon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilokpop Noparatratchatani Burirom Udomratchanivetmahasathan Amompiman Avatarnsathit Sakkathattiyaavisnukamprasit, which comes out to 170 letters, and earns in longest place name in the world in the Guinness Book of World Records. The scholarly transliteration is even longer-175 letters- but fortunately, this tongue-twister boils down to a short from, Krungthep Mahanakhon. A rough translation of the full name: Great city of Angles, Abode of the Emerald Buddha, The invincible Realm, Grand Capital of the world Endowed with Nine Precious Games, Delightful City Abounding in Royal Palaces Which Resemble the Divine Living Places of the Reincamated Gods, City of God lndra

Intro Updated Mar 17, 2004
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cheap clothes Shopping (3)

so many stuff that you can find on this street. Most of the cloting is women clothes and its not so expensive. Its... more travel advice

A "Hot Pot" Restaurant For The Entire... Restaurants (4)

This is one of the better family restaurant chains in Bangkok. MK specializes in hot pot style meals where you can... more travel advice

Thai traditional dessert Restaurants (4)

Thai traditional dessert and sweets (khanom Thai) come in a bewildering variety from light concoctions through to... more travel advice

A-han-Thai Restaurants (4)

Our door foodgood food in Thailand is found in fascinating places. even if it's our door food but it's good and clean... more travel advice

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Wikarnda Feb 19, 2009 at 6:08 AM Report Abuse

It was impressive when i celebrated my daughter's birthday party at MK Restaurant. All staff members were singing HBD song and clapping their hands altogether, really made my kid feel happier! she couldnt quit smiling because of that surprised incident.
alternateuniverse Jun 4, 2008 at 2:02 AM Report Abuse

Your post on MBK- you said it's a great place if you're looking for a thai artist to reproduce an old photograph. Do you know how much they charge, generally? Cheers.
shintarojon May 24, 2006 at 3:04 AM Report Abuse

kabilugan ng buwan, buwan ng kabilugan!!! try this tagalog tongue twister!! greetings from manila
andreasfmpro Apr 20, 2006 at 5:21 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful pic of an important monument! On the lighter side, remember what Confucius said: "Man who goes through airport sliding door sideways, is going to bangkok!" :D
Pete.Gibson Dec 14, 2005 at 7:26 AM Report Abuse

Its great to visit someone else's pages of a place youve been to ., and to see it through fresh eyes...Thanks a lot, for the tips and Pics
mirjana51 Jan 25, 2005 at 2:09 AM Report Abuse

Sawasdee ka :)) Sabai dee ..
neilward Dec 29, 2004 at 5:06 AM Report Abuse

You`re right,that name is a tongue twister !!!
circeo May 24, 2004 at 11:28 PM Report Abuse

I hope to visit your wonderful birth country soon...ciao*ciao ;)
kentishgirl Apr 22, 2004 at 3:54 PM Report Abuse

I really need to visit Thailand - Bangkok looks just amazing....sont fancy the deep fried bugs though...LOL!!
jennykp Apr 21, 2004 at 2:55 PM Report Abuse

cool page. Haven't made it to Bangkok yet! Hopefully I will soon