grand palace

Bangkok

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September 21st 2005
Hi everyone, Thought I better update my blog since been in Bangkok 3 days. Well Bangkok...its ok. The main backpackers bit is fine. Its really bustling and mad and have met loads of people here who are travelling. The problem is the rest of Bangkok, I think the temples are beautiful but the rest of the place is really noisy and dirty and full of pollution. Also you are constantly aware that you ... 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