Grand Palace

Grand Palace and Wat Pho Temple

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December 5th 2016
Yesterday, we started the day with our first Thai meal with a buffet breakfast at the hotel and it was delicious, but very different than what we are used to. There was fried rice, soup, stir fried veggies and grilled potatoes. There were also some staples we are used to like bacon and corn flakes. Thai table etiquette is to have your spoon in your right hand and fork in your left hand. You use ... 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