Most Thais who do recall the full name do so as a result of its use in a popular song, Krung Thep Mahanakhon 1989 by Asanee-Wasan Chotikul and will often recount it by recalling the song at the same time, much in the same way that English speakers might sing the alphabet song while reciting the English alphabet.

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration BMA has recently installed higher planks alongside some canals to keep water levels from reaching street level.

A dramatic increase in the number of illegal immigrant workers in Thailand has resulted in many of the crimes being committed by these illegal immigrants.

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Political bickering and profiteering also has stalled many promised and planned urban rail projects including Skytrain and subway extensions, initially planned to open by the end of 2002 for Skytrain, and projects that are completed often are very much delayed.

The Sukhumvit area also serves as a shopping district for foreigners.

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The two, built in the past 50 years cater to Bangkoks suburban population are enormous and include botanic gardens, sports clubs and complexes, English/French/Japanese gardens and parks as well as large ponds and lakes.

The kings official residence is the Grand Palace, which dates to 1782 and has housed Thailands monarchs for over 150 years.

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The citys main business districts and residential areas are continuously expanding.

The west of Bangkok in Thon Buri is another growing area, approaching the degree of development experienced by the north and east.

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This pre-Thon Buri era structure rises to 85 metres 279 ft and has held the status of tallest structure in Bangkok for longer than any other modern skyscraper.