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Became Thailand’s capital in 1782; Bangkok was an outlying district of Thonburi. King Rama I created and defined the city when he decided to move the capital across the river from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1782. Since he thought that the location was easier to defend. Thousands of Khmer prisoners of war were forced to build the city walls, and the existing canal system was extended to relieve transport problems. Artisans of Ayutthaya build new temples. Construction of Bangkok was completed in 1785, it was given an elongated name consisting of 164 letters, but was colloquially called Krung Thep (City of Angels), and Bangkok is the name of the city to the outside world. Under the rule of Rama III Thailand was successful in reestablishing relations and making trades with China which were necessary to meet the increasing domestic agricultural production.
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