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Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep (กรุงเทพฯ ), is the capital and largest city of Thailand, with an official 1990 census population of 8,538,610. Bangkok is located at 13°45′N 100°31′E, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, near the Gulf of Thailand. Bangkok is one of the fastest-growing, most economically dynamic cities in Southeast Asia. It is emerging as a regional centre to rival Singapore and Hong Kong. The World Meteorological Organization has dubbed Bangkok the world's hottest large city. Moreover, it is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Bangkok is also known for relatively low retail prices.

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