Ankore (sp) (model of)

Touring Around and Riding Away

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March 6th 2007
We started touring Bangkok early morning with the group. The Itinerary was to see the Grand Palace, the Jade Buddha, the Reclining Buddha and have lunch at the floating market before heading to the train station. Grand Palace Ahh yes, the opulence of monarchies well spent. The grounds built upon the original China Town rivals Buckingham palace. The possessions of the royal family on display go ... 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