Floating Markets

Floating Markets

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August 23rd 2010
Geo: 13.7308, 100.521 When we got back to Bangkok we arranged to go the the floating markets. First though it was the James bond style speed boat along canals to get us near the markets which was great fun. Then we were put on tiny wooden canal boats but Raymie was freaking me out, every time he moved I thought the boat was going to capsize! The water is green and disgusting ... 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