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The text is a transcript of a documentary film about Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, which has the longest name in the world for a city. The film explores various aspects of the city's history, culture, religion, architecture, transportation, and challenges. It shows how Bangkok has transformed from a small fishing village to a modern metropolis, while preserving its traditions and identity. The film also features some of the most famous attractions and landmarks of Bangkok, such as the Temple of the Golden Buddha, Chinatown, the airplane cemetery, Lumpini Park, and the Jedi. The film uses a humorous and informative tone to engage the viewers and introduce them to the diversity and beauty of Bangkok.
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- King Rama decided to turn a small fishing village into his new residence after his previous capital was destroyed by bellicose neighbors.
- Bangkok has the longest name in the world for a capital city and it means "city of angels and the emerald of Buddha".
- Bangkok is sinking due to the extraction of drinking water from the underground and the rising level of the streets.
- The Temple of the Golden Buddha houses a 700-year-old statue made of up to 99 percent gold that was hidden under a plaster cover for a long time.
- The Bangkok Metropolitan Area has more than 15 million people and is approximately one and a half times the size of the Ruhr area in Germany.
- The Chao Praya Express Boat is the best way to cross Bangkok in a north-south direction with spectacular views of the city.