Even the King gets sweaty in this heat

One night in Bangkok.....

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March 22nd 2008
....is about how long it takes to inhale exhaust fumes equivalent to a month's worth in other major cities around the world. My bus got stuck in traffic as soon as it got near the city, and that's where I would spend a fair chunk of time during my stay. Now, before I go any further, I have a confession to make. Due to the lack of convenient, fast-moving public transport in certain areas of the c ... 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