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The Weight Of Tourists

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December 31st 2006
Welcome to Bangkok, the ultimate gateway city and #1 destination for sex change operations and first-time backpackers. While the city itself doesn't offer much for the tourist - especially compared to other world capitals - it's a great place to network and sort out details before heading further afield. Travel here is cheap and easy; budget food, accommodation, and transportation are readily avai ... 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