Chiang Khong

Fun with Bugs

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November 27th 2008
After the insanity of the Bangkok and Chiang Mai, I decided to head north for a little peace and quiet. Maybe even read a book or two. Reflect on the universe, that sort of thing. So I got on the bus for Chiang Rai. On the bus I met a guy named Bob (from Boston) who was traveling up to meet some local guy he had randomly met when he was doing a meditation retreat. Bob from Boston had the characte ... 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