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The Thailand Tales: episode 2

Bangkok was not the first capitol of Thailand. It was established after the fall of Ayutthaya due to its strategic significance on the mouth of the Chao Phraya river. Wat Pho was the main temple complex established by King Rama I in Bangkok. The city section that houses Wat Pho is known as the Old … Continue reading »

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The Thailand Tales – episode 1

In May, one of the travel sites that I subscribe to posted a limited deal that had a trip to Thailand. It was a week, airfare, hotel, most meals and one excursion. There were optional excursions that you could also book. We opted for 3 additional excursions. The price was less than $1000 each. How … Continue reading »

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