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Bangkok to change official name to Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

(ORDO NEWS) — Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, will soon receive a new official name. It will sound like Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. This is an abbreviated version of the real name, which has 176 characters. The new official name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, will not take effect until it has been reviewed by the committee responsible for verifying all bills. This will be the official name, but “Bangkok” will…