The Grand Palace Complex

Bits and Bobs from Bangkok

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February 15th 2007
Our train pulled into Bangkok at 5:30am, February 12. We had already booked the best accommodations in the city; at Laurie's condo, my friend from Sault Ste. Marie. I had not seen Laurie since she moved to Bangkok to teach at an international school 6 years ago. It was fabulous to see her again. It was comforting to know that we had 5-star accommodations and a friend to give us some much neede ... read more

Asia » Thailand

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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