Bangkok is located in the south of Thailand and has been the capital of the kingdom since 1782. The metropolis of millions is characterized by the Chao Phraya River and is located north of the Gulf of Thailand. The Bangkok metropolitan region now has almost 15 million inhabitants and covers an area of 7761 square kilometers. The capital of Thailand is the political and cultural center of the country. The time difference with Central Europe is +6 hours in winter and +5 hours in summer. The currency of Bangkok is the Thai baht.


Climate and weather
Bangkok is located in the tropical climate zone and has an annual average temperature of 28 degrees. According to the World Meteorological Organization, Bangkok is the hottest city in the world on average for the year. The warmest months in the Thai capital are considered to be March and April. During the monsoon between May and October, on the other hand, heavy rains can occur in Bangkok, which regularly cause flooding in the urban area. The most precipitation falls in Bangkok in September, and the least in January.
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