The Bay of Bangkok (Thai: อ่าวกรุงเทพ, RTGS: Ao Krung Thep, Thai pronunciation: [ʔàːw kruŋ tʰêːp]), also known as the Bight of Bangkok, is the northernmost part of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly extending from Hua Hin District to the west and Sattahip District to the east. Three of the major rivers of central Thailand empty into the bay - the Chao Phraya and its distributary Tha Chin, the Mae Klong and the Bang Pakong River.

Bay of Bangkok
Map of the Bay of Bangkok
Location	Thailand
Coordinates
Type	Bay
Native name	อ่าวกรุงเทพ  (Thai)
Primary inflows	Gulf of Thailand
Max. length	100 km (62 mi)
Max. width	100 km (62 mi)
Surface area	8,640 km2 (3,340 sq mi)

There are some islands off the eastern shores of the bay, like Ko Sichang, Ko Lan and Ko Phai.[1]

Environment

The water quality of the Bay of Bangkok is rated as "very poor" by the Pollution Control Department.[2]^: 54

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