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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: Day 6, Elephants
Date: August 21st 2006
Elephant Riding wasnt all it was cracked up to be but was still really cool. I got to be the 'Driver' and sit on the elephants head; being the driver essentially only means you sit on the head... no steering or speed regulating is involved (although I did try). We trudged through the Jungle ad a nice leisurely pace although I tried to get Bartharlomew (I named him) to take the lead but this was no ... read more
Date: August 21st 2006
Elephant Riding wasnt all it was cracked up to be but was still really cool. I got to be the 'Driver' and sit on the elephants head; being the driver essentially only means you sit on the head... no steering or speed regulating is involved (although I did try). We trudged through the Jungle ad a nice leisurely pace although I tried to get Bartharlomew (I named him) to take the lead but this was no ... read more
