Thailand has become synonymous with pampered, yet "exotic" travel. I have never quite understood this view, as it is ridiculously easy here to get quite immersed in raw Asia. In fact, outside of obvious travel hot-spots this country can be difficult traveling due to a minimum of English proficiency. It is true there is an established tourism industry that provides an opportunity to enjoy plush travel, but for anyone keen on "authenicity" you can simply walk a few blocks and find yourself perfectly alone. So, if Thailand being "too touristy" is what is keeping you away, look past that. What we found, on our limited forays into the great unknown, was a hard-working, proud and direct country. Now, if you are a drill sergeant, those qualities might seem ideal, but for my holiday? First, the population
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