Bangkok Skyway

Thailand - Full throttle capitalism

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July 5th 2010
Day 90 Our Government bus hurtles towards the mega City of Bangkok, wrapping us up in a cocoon of luxury and air conditioned comfort. Our “lady boy” hostess does a sterling job carrying complimentary cups of Fanta and Coke up and down the swaying aisle while I prey “she” does not end up in my lap, but she proves adept and the journey is a model of efficiency. I figure this is a good time ... 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