Shopping in downtown Phrao

Markets and Wats and Paint, Oh My!

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July 1st 2008
The Thai market, while not unique as far as markets go, is a wonderful experience. There are rows and rows of fruits, vegetables, clothing, cleaning supplies...anything you could possibly need. Like most towns, Thai has a permanent market that is open 7 days a week. This is the market that we visited on Sunday night. Rose, Gaudhi, Andy and I were taken into town by a friend of Rose's friend. ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Northern Thailand » Phrae

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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