Monks and Tigers and Thailand, OH MY.

Thailand (days on the road thus far - 392)

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April 27th 2009
After saying goodbye to New Zealand, I arrived back in the land of OZ to catch up with the extended family from the sailing days on 'Euphoria' for a couple of weeks. It was a nice respite where I had my own room, free internet, and relaxing company. Here I prepared for the next destination... Thailand. Long gone would be the safe harbour of english speaking society as i plunge head first into th ... 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