3^rd Annual Summit on Diabetes and Endocrinology September 14-15, 2023 Bangkok, Thailand

The capital and largest city of Thailand, Bangkok is a melting pot of exotic aromas, remarkable sites, and visual delights. The city was founded in 1782 by the first king of the current Chakri dynasty, King Rama I. Bangkok is also known as Krung Thep, which means “City of Angels” (Tourism Authority of Thailand 2011). It is located on the Chao Phraya River Delta, 40 km from the Gulf of Thailand. The vibrant heart of Thailand - Bangkok is important as a major financial, cultural, and economic center (Aquino 2011). Bangkok is a major tourist destination. The tourism industry is the second largest source of income in all of Thailand (Thittongkam 2011). Bangkok is also known as the "Venice of the East" because of the Chao Phraya River that winds through the city and the timeless canals that have been converted into streets now. Bangkok is very proud, as it is dotted with nearly 400 functional Buddhist temples of great beauty around the capital (Tourism Authority of Thailand 2011). Bangkok is considered a global center of medical tourism because it offers high quality care and services from internationally trained doctors at lower prices.