Bangkok is an influencial center for arts, fashion, and entertainment. It was named the best city in the world in 2008 and remains a top touris destination. The city balances its urban environment with numerous parks and historical attractions.
Although it is known throughout the world as Bangkok, the city’s full ceremonial name is listed as the the world’s longest place name in the Guinness Book of Records. A combination of two ancient Indian languages, Sanskrit and Pali, the name is learned by school children even though the meaning is obscured due to the archaic nature of the languages. Many residents remember the full name through the use of a popular song released in 1989. They will usually hear the song in their head as they recite the name, just as Americans sing the alphabet song to remember the order of the English alphabet.
In roman language, the full name can be written as Krung-devamahanagara amararatanakosindra mahindrayudhya mahatilakabhava navaratanarajadhani puriramya utamarajanivesana mahasthana amaravimana avatarasthitya shakrasdattiya vishnukarmaprasiddhi.
The accepted translation of the ceremonial name is “The city of angels, the great city, the eternal jewel city, the impregnable city of God Indra, the grand capital of the world endowed with nine precious gems, the happy city, abounding in an enormous Royal Palace that resembles the heavenly abode where reigns the reincarnated god, a city given by Indra and built by Vishnukam.”
Visitors to the city can investigate Five Star Hotels Bangkok for luxury accomodations and modern conveniences and technologies. As the largest city and capital of Thailand, there is a thriving nightlife, world famous shopping, and fine dining establishments to enjoy.
