Thailand wants Bangkok to be called 'Krung Thep Maha Nakhon'

Government-approved change sparks criticism of long, confusing name

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Do you know the name of Thailand's capital city? Most visitors would say, "Bangkok" without hesitation. Many locals, in turn, would say, "Krung Thep Maha Nakhon," which means "city of angels" in Thai.

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