Bangkok means the capital city of Thailand, and in Thai it’s usually called Krung Thep or Krung Thep Maha Nakhon.

Name meaning

  • In English, “Bangkok” most commonly refers to the city itself.
  • The Thai name Krung Thep is commonly glossed as “City of Angels”.
  • The full ceremonial Thai name is much longer and more poetic, describing Bangkok as a grand, heavenly city.

Extra note

  • In older English usage, “bangkok” can also refer to a type of straw or a hat made from that straw, but that meaning is rare today.

TL;DR: Bangkok is Thailand’s capital, and its Thai name means “City of Angels”.