A Huge Photo of the King at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo

I think even I'm in love with the King...

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December 18th 2006
A trip to Thailand wouldn't be complete without a tiny bit (to say the least) of exposure to the King. His presence is everywhere - framed photos in restaurants and homes, huge images on billboards, people running around in bright yellow shirts in his honor. They even have a big framed picture of him at the ranger substation we c ... 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