The Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

The flag here shows the emblem of the King. Have I mentioned how much the Thai people love their King? He is getting older now, in his 80's I think, and the Thai people are already devastated as the prospect of losing him. It reminds me a little of how the English loved Princess Dianna, only the love is pungent and palpable in an urgent sort of way even before any kind of tragedy.

Last Day in Bangkok, but I'll be back =)

May 13th 2008
Geo: 13.7308, 100.521This entry is sort of disjointed. I'm leaving the country tomorrow, and sort of tying up some loose ends. Apologies in advance! =)-----Thailand only gives US citizens a 30 day visa upon arrival, and mine expires today. So I've gotta get out of Dodge ASAP. I bought my ticket today to cross the border into Cambodia tomorrow. I'll have to pay a B500 ($15) fi ... 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

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