> Which city is the capital of Thailand?And the answer: Bangkok. Thailand's capital city of Bangkok is located on the Chao Phraya River, about 40kilometers from the Gulf of Thailand. The city has more than 300 temples called"wats," including the sacred Buddhist temple known as the Temple of the EmeraldBuddha.The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located within the grounds of the GrandPalace. Photo: mythailandtours.com[https://mythailandtours.com/what-is-bangkok-famous-for/]Bangkok is a city ofwonders. Residents of Bangkok refer to the capital city as Krung Thep, yet thename is a shortened version of its actual title. Ready for it? Bangkok's Thainame is actually:> Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahinthara Yutthaya Mahadilok PhopNoppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udom Ratchaniwet Mahasathan AmonphimanAwatansathit Sakkathattiya WitsanukamprasitThis roughly translates to "City of angels, great city of immortals, magnificentcity of the 9 gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of godsincarnate, erected by Visvakarman at Indra's behest." Sold yet?Photo: Wise.comBangkok is one of the world's warmest cities. The averagetemperature throughout the year clocks in at around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28degrees Celsius), and a sticky 93 degrees (34 degrees Celsius) in summermonths. However, this warm temperature is justified by the gorgeous, historicalarchitecture alongside the modern skyline, floating markets and palaces aplenty.In fact, Thailand's Grand Palace is located in Bangkok – once a home of the ThaiKing, the palace is a stunning site of history and culture. Ancient designs anddiverse arrays of Buddhist sculptures and temples flow through the vicinity tocreate a space of sacred peace.Khao San Road. Photo: New York Magazine (Holger Mette/Getty Images)Nightlifealso flourishes in the city. Khao San Road graciously hosts any tourist,resident or fun-seeker looking for a night out on the town. When the sun sets,mobile bars pop up along the street serving cocktails of any variety, whilemusic and dancing invigorates the crowds. Learn more about Thailand's capital city here[https://www.hotels.com/go/thailand/bangkok-things-you-didnt-know].