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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: The Visa Run and the Island
Date: November 23rd 2006
A standard tourist visa issued apon arrival in Thailand is only for 30 days and there are 2 ways of extending this; either apply for an extention in Bangkok that could take several days (or so I'm told), or leave the country and come back again to get a renewed 30 day visa. The second option is a very popular choice and is the option I chose. I still had plenty of time before my visa expired but I ... read more
Date: November 23rd 2006
A standard tourist visa issued apon arrival in Thailand is only for 30 days and there are 2 ways of extending this; either apply for an extention in Bangkok that could take several days (or so I'm told), or leave the country and come back again to get a renewed 30 day visa. The second option is a very popular choice and is the option I chose. I still had plenty of time before my visa expired but I ... read more
