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5 Shocking Things You Didn't Know About Bangkok

Bangkok, the busy capital of Thailand, is a city of many wonders. From its towering skyscrapers to its lively street markets, there's always something fascinating to discover around every corner. But did you know that beneath the surface of this bustling metropolis lie some truly astonishing secrets?

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In this article, we are going to uncover the shocking things you never knew about Bangkok. Get ready to be surprised by exciting stories that make Bangkok a city like no other! (Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan on Unsplash)

1. The City With Longest Name in the World

Do you know that "Bangkok" is not the real name of the city? Its full name is "Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit."

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Its full name is so long that it holds the world record for the longest name of a place. Locals call the city "Krung Thep," which is the shortened form of its full name. (Photo by Alejandro Cartagena 🇲🇽 on Unsplash)

2. The City of Floating Markets

Floating markets are one of the biggest attractions in Bangkok. It is home to several famous floating markets like Damnoen Saduak and Amphawa, where vendors sell goods from boats on winding canals. It's a unique and colorful shopping experience. (Photo by Frida Aguilar Estrada on Unsplash)

3. The Venice of the East

Bangkok also got the nickname "the Venice of the East." That's because the city has 83 canals that flow through the city. You can get around the city of Bangkok by taking a boat tour on the canals. (Photo by Kee Hong on Unsplash)

4. Three-gender toilets are Common in Bangkok

If you are in Bangkok, you may find toilets divided into three genders rather than the normal two. Third-gender toilets are created for transgender men or what is known as "ladyboys." These bathrooms show that in Bangkok, they want everyone to feel comfortable and respected when they need to use the bathroom.

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5. The Birthplace of Red Bull

Did you know that the world's most famous energy drink, Red Bull, was first made in Thailand? In 1976, a Thai businessman named Chaleo Yoovidhya introduced the world's first energy drink called Krating Daeng. (Photo by Jesper Brouwers on Unsplash)

In the 1980s, he worked with Austrian businessman Dietrich Mateschitz to sell this drink throughout the world under the Red Bull brand. (Photo by Viktor Forgacs on Unsplash)