Six years have passed since the last trip to Land of Smiles. It feels so unnatural to go so long without traveling there. I would stomach the 18-20 hour journey once again to relish in the pleasures of what this peaceful nation has to offer. Which, by the way, why can't Thailand be renamed as The Land of Glistening Temples? I mean, this is the first thing one notices just before landing in Bangkok. The concern I have is how much the country has changed since the last visit. Most nations are so influenced by the West and the fast paced life, commercialism is rampant and a total snowball effect with most nations of the world. I hope the traditional way of life has not changed too much. Don't get me wrong, I love the outdoor
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