SN155701

Not Quite Eastenders

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October 16th 2009
Floating markets used to be a way of life along Thai canals, the only way to deliver goods was by boat and several floating ‘shops’ would be set up for selling any produce. The locals would travel by canoe to the market, make their purchase and then row back home. Now with increased roads and people moving away from the canals, floating markets are just tourist attractions. There are a couple ... 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