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bangkok

/ˈbæŋ.kɑːk/
Bang · kok
Adjective:Bangkokian
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• noun

1

The capital and most populous city of Thailand, located in the central part of the country along the Chao Phraya River, serving as a major economic, cultural, and tourist hub in Southeast Asia.

Example

"During our tour of Southeast Asia, we spent three days exploring the vibrant street food markets and ornate Buddhist temples of Bangkok."

Word Nuance & Usage

While universally recognized globally as Bangkok, the official Thai name used by locals is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (or simply Krung Thep).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the original name of the settlement, believed to be 'Bang Makok' in Thai, meaning 'village of wild plums' (makok being an olive-like fruit tree), which existed before the city became the national capital in 1782.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bangkok. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bangkok
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