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June 3rd 2005
Ah Island life.... Zara and I stayed on a small island just north of Koh Samui called Koh Phangan for 4 nights. This was the most laid back part of our trip so far. Our bungalow was directly next to the ocean, so close that when the tide came in at night it was practically at our door step. We opted for the non air con room. With fans and a sea breeze it was pleasant. The only action w ... read more

Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Ko Pha-Ngan

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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