Weekend Work

Bridge On The River Kwai

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January 26th 2007
We had a day free in Bangkok so I decided next morning we would pop up to Kanchanaburi- seemed easy, bus from Western Bus Terminus, and only an hour and a bit travelling. And it was. Turned up at the terminus, looked suitably stupid farang, asked "Kanchanaburi?" and was directed by a uniformed lady to a waiting but. Bought tickets on board (for about $NZ7 one way- thought about upgrading if needs ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Western Thailand » Kanchanaburi

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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