The Finale - Plates 9 and 10

Peculiar Patong Beach

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November 20th 2006
After thoroughly enjoying the small scenic island of Koh Tao, we decided to head even farther south to Thailand’s largest island, Phuket. We left the island aboard an overnight “sleeper” ferry which was very cozy to say the least. With elevated beds just larger than 2 feet wide and 6 feet long we were shoulder to shoulder with our feet hanging off the edge. Not to worry! We all took back a f ... 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