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Bangkok’s epic name: The longest city name in the world
SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
Did you know that Bangkok holds the title for the longest city name in the world? With 168 characters in Thai, the full name of the Thai capital is a monumental mouthful. But behind its length lies a story rich in symbolism, spiritual power, and cultural pride. Let’s dive into the fascinating tale of why Bangkok has such a grand name and what it really means.
Culture Ministry holds events to mark Bangkok’s 242nd anniversary as capital
SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2024
To mark the 242nd anniversary on Sunday of Bangkok becoming the capital of Thailand, the Ministry of Culture is holding a series of events.
Glum-faced Prayut prays at city pillar after fleeing Chuwit ‘ambush’
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha shrugged off an encounter with whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit as he visited the Bangkok City Pillar Shrine to mark the 241st anniversary of the Rattanakosin Kingdom on Friday.
Free bus rides available to 11 Bangkok temples
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) said on Wednesday that it has arranged free bus rides to 11 temples across Bangkok from Friday to Tuesday (April 21-25).
Rattanakosin Island committee approves repairs to Memorial Bridge
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 07, 2022
The Committee for the Conservation and Development of Rattanakosin Island and Old Cities Wednesday approved the restoration of Bangkok’s Memorial Bridge in two years.
Bangkok turns 240 years old
FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022
Exactly 240 years ago on April 21, 1782, King Rama I inaugurated his new capital’s city pillar, moving from Thonburi on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok on the western bank.
Mark Bangkok’s 240th birthday with special trip around Rattanakosin Island
THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2022
"The 240th Anniversary Bangkok Festival" on Rattanakosin Island in Phra Nakhon District.
5-day birthday party planned as Bangkok turns 240 years old
FRIDAY, APRIL 08, 2022
The Culture Ministry will hold special events from April 20 to 24 to mark the founding of Bangkok on April 21, 1782.
Tunnels under Bangkok’s Rattanakosin Island making good progress
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021
A team of city officials as well representatives from the Department of Public Works checked in on two ongoing tunnel projects in Bangkok’s Phra Nakhon district on Monday morning.
Museum Siam offers a glimpse of Rattanakosin Island’s hidden stories
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
With Museum Siam launching the “Storied Structure: Architecture Awe of Old Town of Bangkok” this year, art lovers can certainly add Bangkok’s Rattanakosin Island to their travel itinerary.