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กรุงเทพ

#523 most commonnoun mid tone

What does กรุงเทพ mean?

The Thai name for Bangkok, Thailand's capital city. Thai people always use กรุงเทพ when speaking Thai, never 'Bangkok' which is the English name. Use it when talking about living in, visiting, or traveling to the capital. Essential for giving addresses, discussing locations, or explaining where you're from in Thailand.

Example Phrases

pǒm yùu grung-têep

ผมอยู่กรุงเทพ

I live in Bangkok.

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Beginner

pǒm jà bpai grung-têep

ผมจะไปกรุงเทพ

I'm going to Bangkok.

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Beginner

grung-têep rɔ́ɔn mâak

กรุงเทพร้อนมาก

Bangkok is very hot.

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Beginner

pǒm tam-ngaan tîi grung-têep

ผมทำงานที่กรุงเทพ

I work in Bangkok.

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Beginner

bpai grung-têep cháai wee-laa naan kâe nǎi

ไปกรุงเทพใช้เวลานานแค่ไหน

How long does it take to get to Bangkok?

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Beginner

rót dtìt grung-têep dtɔɔn yen yâe mâak sà-mə̌ə

รถติดกรุงเทพตอนเย็นแย่มากเสมอ

Bangkok traffic is always terrible in the evening.

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Intermediate

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