Thao Suranaree Statue

Aka Yamo, the statue commemorates the heroics of the female leader who saved the city from the assault by the advancing Laotian forces some 150+ years ago. This was enough to give her almost deity-like status, with worshippers paying their respects at almost all hours throughout the day.

Nakhon Ratchasima (30 Sep - 3 Oct 12)

October 1st 2012
And a 4h bus ride later I was finally out of Bangkok, and into the heartland of Thailand known as the Isaan region. I arrived at Nakhon Ratchasima, aka Khorat, to resume the more typical backpacking routine that I had almost forgotten after my extended stay in Bangkok. I am somewhat wistful of the comfortable, static days I spent there, and even apprehensive as to whether I can get back into the g ... read more

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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

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