That Luang

Crossing Continents

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January 12th 2008
So, we'd moved onto Vientiane, the capital of Laos very close to the border with Thailand. This must compete with Phnom Penh as being one of the most laid back capitals in the world, probably just winning, but was still a shock after Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng as there were cars and motorbikes and people! It's clear that we have run out of steam a bit and are looking ahead to our next challenge ... 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