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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: A Lazy Day
Date: February 22nd 2010
After our arduous journey yesterday we took the opportunity to sleep in before enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Our plan to go to the temple was foiled by numerous tuk-tuk drivers telling us that it's a Buddhist holiday and they couldn't take us. Most likely not a true story, but it was hot and we were tired and just didn't care enough to pursue it. After wasting the morning, we enjoyed lunch ... read more
Date: February 22nd 2010
After our arduous journey yesterday we took the opportunity to sleep in before enjoying a leisurely breakfast. Our plan to go to the temple was foiled by numerous tuk-tuk drivers telling us that it's a Buddhist holiday and they couldn't take us. Most likely not a true story, but it was hot and we were tired and just didn't care enough to pursue it. After wasting the morning, we enjoyed lunch ... read more
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