demon gods guarding the palace gates
chinese influence with ying and yang elements to 'balance' the posts.
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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: wats, buddhas, curries, and thai massage
Date: August 1st 2006
If Africa is the land of Savannah's, big game, and endless horizons...then Thailand is home to the world's wats (Buddhist monastery's), Buddha's, and spicy, hot curries! my first week was spent in Bangkok, the country's capital and home to 9 million of the 62 million or so Thai residents. Bangkok is a unique blend of culture, religion, and modernity. supposedly 90% of all cars in Thailand can ... read more
Date: August 1st 2006
If Africa is the land of Savannah's, big game, and endless horizons...then Thailand is home to the world's wats (Buddhist monastery's), Buddha's, and spicy, hot curries! my first week was spent in Bangkok, the country's capital and home to 9 million of the 62 million or so Thai residents. Bangkok is a unique blend of culture, religion, and modernity. supposedly 90% of all cars in Thailand can ... read more
