Over time, Bangkok has become not only the gateway to Thailand,
but also a regional center for tourists and business visitors.
The city is a natural hub for Asia, with its close proximity
to Indochina and its strategic location between the growing
markets of India and China. Bangkok and the Greater Bangkok
Metropolitan area, including its neighboring provinces, have
increasingly become a regional strategic location for investments
such as those from Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese manufacturers

and traders.