Lotus Flower

The buzz of Bangkok

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July 26th 2008
Tuk tuks buzzing by, the bells on food carts jingling, the chatter of the streets filled with tourists are just a few of the changes I have encountered over the past week. Being in Thailand is absolutely wonderful, but getting used to the fast paced way of life is something I haven't being looking forward to. But if I have to do it, I guess Bangkok isn't a bad way to go! I have joined a tour gro ... 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