The party is alive and well in Patong

Patong (23-26 Aug 14)

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August 25th 2014
Moving on the quick overnight "transit" in Phi Phi, a short 2h ferry ride brought me to my next destination in Southwest Thailand. Now, some eight years after a memorable first trip here with some friends, I'm finally back again in Patong Beach of Phuket Island, Thailand's original island paradise, and undisputed powerhouse of the Thai tourism industry. As with every other place, economic succe ... 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