The amazing paintings of the story, on the walls surrounding the palace!

Thailand...Bangkok.....wow!

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November 15th 2006
Yay we made it, no missed flights. What a culture shock! This place is buzzing. Within five minutes of being here we were being asked to get in a tuk tuk (small open taxis that make the sound tuk tuk tuk, hence the name) We paid 10 Baht for a half hour journey, which is about 20p! The drivers speak hardly any english but hey ho! We got taken to a suit shop as the drivers get petrol if they bring c ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

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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