modern against old

First week in Bangkok

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November 29th 2011
During my first week times were rough – getting used to the heat and waking up again early. I do not know what was worser. The heat was not as bad as everybody told me – not able to breath or live it was fine I even managed couple of walks instead of taking the MRT (metro). Do not take me wrong it is hot (over 30 degrees but the night are nice – around 24) but it is bearable but I do not kno ... 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