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Back to Bangkok

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July 17th 2008
Our last stop on the tour was of course Bangkok, so we took the overnight train from Surat Thani and ended up back there around 12 noon on the 17th. The city is still my least favourite spot, but definitely more tolerable after spending over a month in Thailand. I mostly got some shopping done, including having tow tailored suits made. One 3 piece suit for myself made out of a silk/ cashmere bl ... 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