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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: The Land of Smiles
Date: January 11th 2009
After all the bustle and oddities we uncovered in Bangkok, it was finally time to head to the "relaxation" portion of the trip. The days were a bit lazier and the sun was bit hotter but it was while visiting the islands and meeting the people in Southern Thailand that I understood why they call their country "The land of smiles." Day 5 I was sad when I woke up because I knew it was time to le ... read more
Date: January 11th 2009
After all the bustle and oddities we uncovered in Bangkok, it was finally time to head to the "relaxation" portion of the trip. The days were a bit lazier and the sun was bit hotter but it was while visiting the islands and meeting the people in Southern Thailand that I understood why they call their country "The land of smiles." Day 5 I was sad when I woke up because I knew it was time to le ... read more
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