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Bangkok, Thailand

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The Resume

    (circa 1350- )
    Known as Krung Thep in the Thai language
    Capital of Thailand (April 21, 1782- )
    Metropolitan area population over 15 million

Why Bangkok, Thailand might be annoying:

    Its full name is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Witsanukam Prasit, beating out that town in Wales for world's longest place name.
    Most Thai who can recall the full name do so by relying on a song.
    It inherited the name 'Bangkok' from a previous capital.
    It is a center for music and movie piracy and the sex trade.
    It is prone to massive traffic jams.
    Foreign tourists complain about blatant price gouging.
    They banned the Murray Head song 'One Night in Bangkok.'

Why Bangkok, Thailand might not be annoying:

    Like Los Angeles, its name means 'city of angels.'
    It was nicknamed 'the Venice of the East' for its extensive network of canals.
    The city has many green zones.
    It was named Asia's top tourist destination in both 'Travel and Leisure' and 'Conde Nast Traveler' (2007).
    Two of its hotels made the 'Travel and Leisure' top 10 list (2007).

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 61.90% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 183 Votes: 64.48% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 47 Votes: 61.70% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 99 Votes: 46.46% Annoying