King Rama IX

A highly revered king who is really a father figure for the country. His picture is found just about everywhere from tuk-tuks to street stalls. At a puppet show we saw, the natinal anthem was played while on the video screen a photo retrospective was playing showing the king in action.

Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other Thai delights

May 26th 2006
Bangkok is full of energy and excitement. We were dazzled by colorful, ornate temples and palaces. We found great museums, hair-raising tuk-tuk rides, and markets full of wonderful things to buy. Around almost every corner there were thai massages and food carts overflowing with yummy delights. We wandered around the streets and small alleyways, and got a drink at the tallest alfresco bar and ... read more

Asia » Thailand

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

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