capital of Thailand

capital of Thailand
noun
the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture
Syn: ↑Bangkok, ↑Krung Thep
Instance Hypernyms: ↑national capital, ↑port
Part Holonyms: ↑Thailand, ↑Kingdom of Thailand, ↑Siam

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