Chilling with a guard at the Grand Palace

Xmas and New Year in Thailand

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December 23rd 2006
Left Chiang Mai to celebrate Xmas in Bangkok and to meet Smarty on Xmas day. I was persuaded into staying at a Danish guest house as they celebrate Xmas on Xmas eve - so 2 days of celebrations and early presents, yipee! It's all about the presents really 😉 Went to the Danish Xmas Eve meal where: I won 1st prize in the raffle - 2 nights free accommodation Played their random game of secret ... read more

Asia » Thailand

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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