Dinner in a pineapple

Day 2: Arrival in Bangkok

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December 11th 2012
We arrived in Bangkok at 4pm (even though the flight attendant announced it was 4am as we landed!). Our rucksack (1 between us) appeared on the luggage carousel and a quick swap of the trainers for sandals took place. We braved the public transport system and headed into the city. Silom Rd to the hostel was our first stop and my what an experience! Street food, clothes and souvenirs all being sold ... 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