tuk-tuk

Tuk-tuk are the fastest and easiest ways to navigate the packed streets of Bangkok, although skillfull negotiation is needed to avoid getting ripped off. Of course being swindled is probably only $1 USD. For longer trips across the city however I'd definitely recomend a taxi. The exhast of the traffic can be quite over bearing.

Trek to Thailand

January 5th 2006
This is not the first time I've traveled to Asia, and it probably won't be the last. Before every departure I scoff at the length of travel time. I've been on plenty of long flights... in hind site they always seem quick and easy. I'm sure in a few weeks this trek will be no exception. Looking back on the last few days I see it clearly as the grueling trek that it is. Needles to say, I'm happy to ... read more

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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

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