Dammaraja Buddha

Petchabun

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January 26th 2007
Petchabun is quite different! It is off the tourist trails and as a consequence very few of the local Thais speak English so communication is quite a bit of fun! Be patient (they are with us!) We decided to go to Petchabun because it was off the trails and I am always interested in the people as much as in the attractions. It also gave us a chance to view the rural Thailand as we bussed through. I ... read more

Asia » Thailand

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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