The Grand Palace

The Hub

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January 10th 2007
All in all we dropped in on Thailand's colourful capital 4 time, hence the title "The Hub". Despite it being a transport hub, it hasn't proven a simple affair utilising it. A new airport opened (Suvarnabhumi) 3 months ago replacing Don Muang airport - it's pretty swish but a long way out of town and not everyone is aware of the switch (yes, we went to the wrong one!). Getting around within town is ... 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