Dragon

Thai Wisdom and Standard Tourism

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February 2nd 2010
I have just spent two days in Khon Kaen, in the heart of Northeastern Thailand. The traditional Isaan culture was on full display. We arrived in a funky little guest house- the oldest of its kind in the whole city. While I was off getting a breakfast of youghurt, my traveling companion made contact with a friendly local who was recommended by an American traveler. I was a bit scepitcal as I ... read more

Asia » Thailand » North-East Thailand

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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