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Borom Phiman Mansion

Built in western style in 1903 by King Rama V for the future King Rama VI. This mansion is behind a separate fence on the compound with guards at the gate. Our guide told us that this is where President Clinton stayed while on a visit to Bangkok.
Bangkok, Thailand Day 2

March 21st 2010
After a great day yesterday, today we have chosen to utilize two of our ½ day Cruise Specialists cars. The driver and guide were picking us up at the hotel about 9:00am. As we were eating breakfast, Susan came to our table and said there was a little mix-up, and that the driver thought they only had us for the morning. So, she got that cleared up and they met us in the lobby. The decision was mad ... read more
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Thai Flag 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
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