Grand Palace, Bangkok

This complex was crammed with exquisitely ornate palaces and temples. Each King of Thailand determined to leave his mark has led to a 'keeping up with the Ramas' on grand scale with massive budgets. Although each building is quite beautiful the overall effect seems a little obscene. So much wealth, so obviously displayed.

Goodbye to Thai

January 15th 2006
We headed to Bangkok once more, in order to catch our scheduled flight to Hong Kong. Delighted to hear that Steve's folks - Hazel and Derek - will be jetting out to see us there. Before we flew on, we concocted an evil plan to buy all the Thai souvenirs that we really wanted in our heart of hearts but had been put off by having to lug it around on our back of backs. Nothing too crazy, just a fe ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

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

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