The story that you are about to read is based on a real life experience of a Thai woman who has had a chance to live aboard - just as many Thais dream of - in one of the most developed countries in the world called England. But sometimes this lady misses her country and wants to go back to the only place she can call home desperately.
Let's call her "Grace".
Grace was born and raised in the capital city of Thailand that called "Krungtep" (many people call Krungtep "Bangkok") for short. The Thai new generations might not even know that the full name of Krungtep is so unique that it has been listed as the longest capital city name in the world. To retrieve the Thais' memories of Krungtep's full name, let us listen to the song by Mr Asanee and Mr Wasun who made such a long name into a song that has made many of the Thais remember their capital city's full name until today.
"Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya
Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet
Mahasathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit "
Continue to Chapter 1: Childhood and turning point
