First tuk-tuk ride = First time conned

Bangkok

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December 14th 2006
This place is crazy!! We arrived safely on Thurs 7th Dec and were picked up from the airport and driven to our hotel. You soon realize what a bustling city this is and the drivers are all crazy - they have to be as there are so many cars on the road. After strolling around on our first night we got a tuk-tuk to take us back to our hotel for 200 baht. Thinking that was a good deal, it actually ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

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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