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Bangkok, officially known as Krung Thep and always used in Thai (กรุงเทพฯ (help·info)), is the capital and largest city of Thailand, with an official 2000 census population of 6,355,144. Bangkok is located at 13°45′N 100°31′E, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, near the Gulf of Thailand. Full Article
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Thai policemen rehearse anti-riot manoeuvres at Government House in Bangkok on September 19, 2009 in preparation for a rally to mark the third anniversary of a military coup against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Thai policemen stand guard at Government House in Bangkok on September 19, 2009 during a rally to mark the third anniversary of a military coup against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Bangkok police avoid the sun as they watch an anti-government demonstration at Royal Plaza Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government demonstrators were gathering to mark the third anniversary of a bloodless coup that ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Bangkok police avoid the sun as they watch an anti-government demonstration at Royal Plaza Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government demonstrators were gathering to mark the third anniversary of a bloodless coup that ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Bangkok police avoid the sun as they stand by for an anti-government demonstration at Royal Plaza Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. Anti-government demonstrators were gathering to mark the third anniversary of a bloodless coup that ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Soldiers walk inside Government House in Bangkok September 19,2009.
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Soldiers stand guard outside Government House in Bangkok September 19, 2009.
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Soldiers walk inside Government House in Bangkok September 19, 2009.
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A view of Thailand's Government House at dawn in Bangkok early September 19, 2009.
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A long que of Bangkok, Thailand, residents and others gather for a food handout outside the Poh Teck Tung Foundation Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
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An elderly Bangkok, Thailand, resident gets help from a volunteer as she and others gather for a food handout outside the Poh Teck Tung Foundation Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
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A young Thai boy and other Bangkok, Thailand, residents receive a food handout outside the Poh Teck Tung Foundation Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
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An elderly Bangkok, Thailand, resident looks on as he and others gather for a food handout outside the Poh Teck Tung Foundation Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.
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Soldiers walk inside Government House in Bangkok September 15, 2009. The Thai government agreed to impose the Internal Security Act in Dusit district between September 18 to September 22 to ensure peace and order during a red-shirted rally on September 19.
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Soldiers walk inside Government House in Bangkok September 15, 2009. The Thai government agreed to impose the Internal Security Act in Dusit district between September 18 to September 22 to ensure peace and order during a red-shirted rally on September 19.
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A homeless woman sits under a road bridge in Bangkok on September 14, 2009.
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A man walks past a tattoo shop on a Bangkok street on September 13, 2009. Thailand�s Consumer Confidence Index continued to edge up for the third consecutive month in August from 73.4 in July to 74.5, the highest in seven months, according to the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
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Thai Buddhist monks gather at Bangkok City Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, for merit making ceremonies honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Thai Buddhists gather at Bangkok City Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, for merit making ceremonies honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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A woman sells meat at a market in Bangkok on September 8, 2009. Thai consumer prices fell by 1.0 percent in August, the eighth consecutive month to see a year-on-year contraction, the commerce ministry said.
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Labourers work at a construction site in downtown Bangkok September 7, 2009.
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Labourers work on scaffolding at a construction site in Bangkok on September 6, 2009. Thai consumer prices fell by 1.0 percent in August, the eighth consecutive month to see a year-on-year contraction, the commerce ministry said on September 1.
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Labourers work on scaffolding at a construction site in Bangkok on September 6, 2009. Thai consumer prices fell by 1.0 percent in August, the eighth consecutive month to see a year-on-year contraction, the commerce ministry said on September 1.
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Tourists feed pigeons in Bangkok on September 3, 2009.
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Thai policemen stand guard at Government House in Bangkok on September 19, 2009 during a rally to mark the third anniversary of a military coup against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
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Over the winter months, the best-value destinations in Asia are Bangkok, and Delhi ... Bangkok continues to offer the lowest flight prices in south-east Asia, with many carriers flying regularly from the UK, and you can reach Thailand's beaches or jungle relatively cheaply by public transport.
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We have had much travel with the hut, to Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok, Spain, The Netherlands ... but this is the first time we have created a mobile hut. We are like a rock band, touring around with four or five people to make the art.
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I backpacked around the region for about a year and visited big Asian cities like Bangkok, Saigon [Ho Chi Minh City], Katmandu, Delhi and so forth ... I had wonderful experiences, and I was so enamored with the culture, and the people, the history, the food and the climate. I just love everything about ...
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Earlier in the month, when Priyanka learnt that she had to go to Bangkok for the Anjaana Anjaani shoot with Ranbir Kapoor, her secretary tried his best to get dates from Pompy, but they did not match. The make-up magician was committed to accompany Kareena to Sydney, Australia, where she was to shoot wi...
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Ney was given permission to travel to Thailand last week for discussions regarding his future and has reached an agreement with Bangkok Glass.
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ING has identified areas where the group sees potential, and Asia is one of these ... Singapore is the hub for our Asian operations but we also have offices in Shanghai, Seoul, Manilla, Kuala Lampur, Bangkok ... we even have a presence in Mongolia. Management is willing to take risks where they see ther...
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Terrorism is not confined to Pakistan. Many militants go to China for training. They (militant organisations) have offices in Beijing, Bangkok, where many of these so called Maoists go from here (India), get trained there, get money and arms from there and spread terror after coming back from there
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Mobile team visits have been in operation since 2003 ... Furthermore, mobile team visits have so far been conducted in the following locations . . . in Beirut, in Nairobi, in Pretoria, in Cairo, in Bangkok and in Jakarta.
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According to China Press, the source from Bangkok indicates that former Thai Prime Minister Taksin, Thai police, and even the Thai medical community do not think highly of Porntip
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We are also exploring connectivity between Bangkok and Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur and Delhi, Kuala Lumpur and Hyderabad, Bangkok and Delhi and Bangkok and Amritsar
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Once it becomes clear to Thailand (which has a stock of a massive 6 million tonnes but is holding it back with a view to offload it at the best possible price before the new harvest comes in by end 2009 or early 2010) that India is determined not to rush into high-priced imports through tender-based dea...
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It’s been an interesting ride this year. We started in Malmo, Sweden, then went all over Europe, then Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and New Zealand for two months. It’s been absolutely incredible. Then we’re back to the UK and six weeks in Newcastle
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A decision to wrap up the negotiations in services and investments and make it a part of the existing agreement on goods was taken at the India-Asean Summit in Bangkok
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Mirza handled operations of Shakeel abroad including Bangkok, Malasia, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Colombo and China ... the gangster was responsible for a spate of murders in Mumbai as well.
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I have been to London, France, Thailand, Bangkok and Switzerland. But many of these visits were official, others private. I did not go outside the country when I was the chief minister and none of my visits was secret. There is talk that I have a house in Switzerland, but why is the address being withhe...
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The department has been providing consular assistance through our consulate in Bangkok and their embassy in Malaysia to his family.
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What I should start with today is that after examining the border issue between Cambodia and Thailand, the situation is normal, quiet, then we decide to withdraw paratroops number 911 from Preah Vihear area to the camp, and one week from now, complete withdrawal ... The dispute is not between the two na...
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Indian holiday destinations may loose their sheen if passengers opt for low-cost airlines to fly to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. It's a good option for an economy traveller who wants to save money for travel so that more money can be spent at tourist spots
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I was (also) excited to wear a sari and do a Bollywood dance at the opening of the Bollywood film festival in Bangkok last month. But it was not easy. I practised a lot
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Bollywood dance has become pretty popular in Bangkok, and there are many teachers there... I'm also happy that many people liked the Bollywood dance I did for the 'Superstar Reality TV Show'
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Oakwood Residence Garden Towers Bangna Bangkok brings the best in serviced living to the district of Bangna -- a prime area for businesses, international schools, the airport, shopping centers and Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC). Oakwood is known for its quality apartments and ou...
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Oakwood Residence Garden Towers Bangna Bangkok brings the best in serviced living to the district of Bangna -- a prime area for businesses, international schools, the airport, shopping centers and Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC). Oakwood is known for its quality apartments and ou...
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He has been handed over to Thai authorities in Canada and is due to arrive in Bangkok at 9.30pm. The Attorney-General's Office will then hand him over to police for further investigation and the filing of formal charges with the court.
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I will be soon shooting in Bangkok for Siddharth Anand's Anjaana Anjaani with Ranbir Kapoor followed by Vishal Bhardwaj's next. I will be filming back-to-back for these two projects.
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