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.
Government-approved change sparks criticism of long, confusing name
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.