Thailand - 2010 005

Phuket

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April 22nd 2010
Well, folks. I made it to Phuket. It's a lot bigger than 5 years ago when I was here last. Lots of changes - it's getting a lot more built up. Starting to look like Miami with all these beach side hotels and resorts. Very swanky and all. Not exactly what I am looking for. On the plus side - Bangla Road - the red light district is still here and going strong. The beach is still fantastic. The water ... read more

Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Phuket

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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