Reclining Buddha

Bankok, Thailand

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February 21st 2009
Bangkok, Thailand I took an tour through Bangkok, Thailand today. Although it was interesting, I didn't particularly like being on a guided tour...I'm more the type that likes to wander around and take my time. Guided tours are rushed and I feel like I never really get the feel of a certain culture. The day started off with a 2 hour bus ride from Pattaya, Thailand (the most moral ... 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