Democracy Monument

Khaosan Road Area

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February 3rd 2006
Took a river taxi from Wat Rajsingkorn to Phra Athit and walked to Khaosan Rd. Khaosan area is where the majority of backpackers go to arrange travel and visas. Bangkok is the hub for travel around SE Asia. This area has some of the cheapest accommodation (I didn’t say nicest) and a high concentration of budget oriented travel agencies and deals. Checked email at an Internet café. ... 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