In the Grounds of the Grand Palace

Day 17

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July 15th 2008
This morning I set out early to walk to the National museum and Grand Palace. They are quite close to where we are staying on the riverside on the north western side of Bangkok. Unfortunately rhe museum is closed on Tuesdays as well as Mondays. The palace complex is quite magnificent. Whilst I was sitting reading my guide book a few young students approached and asked if they could interview me. T ... read more

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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