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Chiang Mai

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June 1st 2008
Greating from hot and humid Thailand Well I made it to Thailand without any mishaps. All my worries about Thai people being unfriendly were completely unnecessary. As you come through immigration at Bangkok airport the signs welcome you to the "land of smiles" and it is true everyone here is so happy and smiles all the time. I think us Brits need to learn a lesson from the Thais and tr ... read more

Asia » Thailand » North-West Thailand » Chiang Mai

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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