River through Bangkok and Rama VIII bridge

Bangkok Culture!

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November 2nd 2008
Having met Kirk at the airport we headed out for a meal to celebrate the arrival of the third amigo! Whilst Ian and I enjoyed having some western style food for a change, Kirk eased his way into the Asian culture by ordering a big pile of bangers and mash! The following day we set off along the recommended route to see the sights. We caught the local's canal bus to see the Royal Palace, whi ... 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