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The ledgendary Buddha head. Historians believe that the Burmese who sacked the city attempted to carry it away, but eventually left it behind. It was eventually absorbed by a "strangler tree," where it continues to rest today.

Back on the Road

January 10th 2012
With busy schedules, the lack of a Christmas break, and some six-day work weeks, I have spent the last few months in, or within the immediate vicinity of, Nakhon Sawan. A four-day weekend for New Years, followed by a two day weekend for a holiday that slips my mind at the moment, provided a chance for Tara and I to get back on the road. In the process, we took in some incredible sights, delicious ... 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

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