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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]
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] Blog: Welcome to the land of smiles!
Date: May 7th 2005
Well, I made it. Thirty-six hours on a plane, 5 China Airlines meals and 5 movies in a row really drives the point home that I'm actually on the other side of the planet. I'm on day 2 in Bangkok. This city is insane! Three-wheeled motorcycle taxis (tuk tuks), 38 degree heat and more street meat/noodles/fish/curry/unidentified gastronomic delights than you can imagine. I can't believe people don ... read more
Date: May 7th 2005
Well, I made it. Thirty-six hours on a plane, 5 China Airlines meals and 5 movies in a row really drives the point home that I'm actually on the other side of the planet. I'm on day 2 in Bangkok. This city is insane! Three-wheeled motorcycle taxis (tuk tuks), 38 degree heat and more street meat/noodles/fish/curry/unidentified gastronomic delights than you can imagine. I can't believe people don ... read more
