Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine March 2019 | Page 76
CITY FOCUS | BANGKOK
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K nown by locals as Krung Thep , the City of Angels , Bangkok is one of the world ’ s most vibrant and exciting cities . As the capital , financial hub and a key port of Thailand , Bangkok is both a major tourist destination and the nexus of Thai business , with nine of Thailand ’ s 10 largest firms headquartered in the city . Meandering through the city is the Chao Phraya River , defining Bangkok ’ s layout much like London ’ s River Thames . Bangkok ’ s 50 districts are split by the river , with 35 on the east bank and 15 on the west .