Khaosan road

Thousands of Buddhas later

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February 20th 2007
I have now spent one night and two hot days in Bangkok. After Qatar’s five star conditions getting used to the backpacker budget was a bit difficult at first. Particularly when I couldn’t find the air con from my room and there was some 50 degrees. Well, the machine was found and I actually had an enjoyable nine hour sleep. And when not tired, hungry or too hot I feel much more settled and hav ... 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