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Quick stopover in Thailand

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February 14th 2007
We cross from one side of the Mekong River to the other using a “long-tail” boat and arrive in Thailand. There were no problems at the border, but the couple in front of us had definitely been away from their native Spain for too long. The hippie couple were arguing with the border official to be readmitted while their little squeaky, dog tried its best to be strong and give a loud canine bark ... 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