JTH - Entrance Courtyard

Thailand - Day One

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December 14th 2005
Arrival and First Sights We landed a bit before midnight, and arrived at the Pathawam Princess Hotel about 1.00 am. The reception was smooth, and we were into our room without any fuss. We got a few hours sleep, but were up reasonably early, had breakfast and explored the immediate surrounds of the hotel. Jim Thompson House First stop today was the museum that has been c ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more