The capital city of Thailand and the center of economy, finance, and development, Bangkok is a business hub of Asia and home to numerous foreign companies. The city is a popular tourist destination, known for shopping centers, restaurants, and other entertainment. Its major industries include wholesale and retail, manufacturing, real estate, transportation and communication, and finance, and it also has a highly developed tourism industry in the service sector, particularly medical tourism.

• Location : North of the Gulf of Thailand
• Population : 8.28 million
• Area : 1,569 km2