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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: Signing off from Thailand
Date: July 10th 2009
Our last day in Thailand was spent in absolute comfort. We spent the day relaxing in our great hotel, watching Transformers 2 at the mall, and having lunch and dinner at the Mall's wonderful food courts. Bangkok was a far friendlier experience than Chiang Mai. Taxis are plentiful and dirt cheap ($1-$3 a ride), and the food is more accessible as well. If you are going souvenir shopping in Thaila ... read more
Date: July 10th 2009
Our last day in Thailand was spent in absolute comfort. We spent the day relaxing in our great hotel, watching Transformers 2 at the mall, and having lunch and dinner at the Mall's wonderful food courts. Bangkok was a far friendlier experience than Chiang Mai. Taxis are plentiful and dirt cheap ($1-$3 a ride), and the food is more accessible as well. If you are going souvenir shopping in Thaila ... read more
