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M - S
Also known as the City of Angels
(
Krung Thep), it is entirely
appropriate that Bangkok should
have two names. Firstly there is the
modern, cosmopolitan side, but it’s
the ancient city and Thai hospitality,
the heart and soul of the country,
which really sets Bangkok apart.
Bangkok
Full country name:
Kingdom of Thailand
Area: 513,115 sq km
Population: 67,089,500
People: 75% Thai ,
14%
Chinese , 11% other
Language: Thai, English,
ethnic and regional dialects
Religion:
Buddhist 94.6%, Muslim 4.6%,
Christian 0.7%, other 0.1%
Government:
Constitutional monarchy
Major industries: Automobiles
and automotive parts, financial
services, electric appliances
and components, tourism
Major trading partners: China,
Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia,
Singapore, U.A.E., U.S.A.
2007:
13
th Annual
Fuels & Lubes Asia Conference
2001:
7
th Annual
Fuels & Lubes Asia Conference