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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: The Search for the LongNecks
Date: July 6th 2006
Bought a detailed map of the area and headed for the hills. North up to Mae Chang and then hang a left on the 1089 and the road starts to climb into the land of the hill tribes. Found lots of tourist buses stopping at Lorcha Village (Ban Lorcha) so stopped to check it out. Paid 80 Bht for ticket each to walk up into the village. 4 villagers in traditional dress gave a small welcome dance to eac ... read more
Date: July 6th 2006
Bought a detailed map of the area and headed for the hills. North up to Mae Chang and then hang a left on the 1089 and the road starts to climb into the land of the hill tribes. Found lots of tourist buses stopping at Lorcha Village (Ban Lorcha) so stopped to check it out. Paid 80 Bht for ticket each to walk up into the village. 4 villagers in traditional dress gave a small welcome dance to eac ... read more
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