Which Southeast Asian city sounds like it starts with “bank” but has nothing to do with money?

By Hai Long   November 20, 2025 | 01:09 am PT

Answer:

Chinese tourists take pictures in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, March 2024. Photo by Reuters

Chinese tourists take pictures in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, March 2024. Photo by Reuters

Bangkok (Thailand)

Explanation:

The English pronunciation of "Bangkok" starts with a "bang" sound, which resembles the word "bank" when spoken quickly or casually

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