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December 11th 2007 Bangkok, Thailand
In 1946 Siam changed its name to Thailand.
Arriving from the airport at about 1 or 2 am Bangkok time, I checked into The Central which is one of the original Banglamphoo guest houses and hasn't yet been knocked down to make way for more contemporary hotels with swimming pools for the modern young backpackers. It's complete with a resident "farang" (ie: foreigner)
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