Outside Grand Palace

Bangkok

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January 7th 2008
Hi guys, well its been an eventful 1st 4 days. Bangkok is absolutley mental and for those of you that have been there you will know exactly what we are talking about. We enjoyed the city itself but at times was far too busy and was full of people trying to rip you off. We had an experience with a Tuk Tuk driver that will be funnier to hear in person! Gill has been stared at by both men and wome ... 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