Catherine at a roadside cocktail bar

"So Remote They Don't Even Have Chocolate!" (Thailand)

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February 2nd 2008
(Matt) Bangkok - The airport bus dropped us off at Khao San Road and our senses were hit by the warm humidity and the vibrant bustle of the short Bangkok street made famous in the book/film 'The Beach'. On Khao San Road wooden outdoor bars and food stalls line the road and compete for space with chemists,restaurants,pubs, tattoo parlours, t-shirt sellers, hostels and anything else you ... 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