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Introduction
To put it simply, Bangkok can seem like a nightmare to those unfamiliar with the city. The sprawling expressways and overpasses, huge new Skytrain and crowded streets full of vendors give the place a distinct Blade Runneresque feel. Causing e... Continue reading »
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History
In just over 200 years, Bangkok has grown from a small collection of villages scattered among canals and rice paddies alongside the Chao Phraya River to an enormous sprawl of a capital. Extending upward and outward to become Thailand's domina... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Bangkok offers a wide variety of accommodations to suit every taste and budget. A visitor can live royally in an elegant hotel or stay comfortably in a guest house on a modest budget. Since many hotels are often fully booked during the peak s... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Thai cuisine has spread across the globe in the past three decades at an unprecedented speed. The reason is not hard to fathom—the food is absolutely delicious. There are two types of Thai cooking: royal Thai cuisine and the "common" fare. Th... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Bangkok is a city of endless diversity, where boredom is never an option. There is a whole lot more to Bangkok than just its legendary nightlife. Traditional Thai Dance and Drama, Contemporary Theater and Cabaret For something a little... Continue reading »
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Tours
For foreigners Bangkok can seem a bit overwhelming at first, with so much to see and do once you get used to all the traffic and confusing geography. Unlike many other cities around the world where you immediately feel a sense of awe and... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Most flights into Thailand touch down at the new Bangkok International Airport (BKK) (http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/), which is located 15 miles east of downtown. Major airlines include: Air Asia (+603 866... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Bangkok Province: Bangkok Country: Thailand Bangkok By The Numbers: 6.3 million city; 9.9 million metro area Land Area: 612 square miles/ 1585 sq kilometers Average Annual Rainfall: 59 inches/ 150 centimeters Average January Temperature... Continue reading »
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Introduction
With a population of over 10 million in a country of only 64 million, Thailand's capital teems with humanity. As the cultural heart of the kingdom, the city keeps many traditions still visibly intact -- yet Bangkok is also a rapidly changing... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The Bangkok Tourist Bureau has offices at major junctions throughout the city. Call them with any questions at tel. 02225-7612; or visit www.bangkoktourist.com. They provide basic information services, maps, brochures, and recommendations. Th... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- There is no specific agent that handles American Express services in Thailand anymore, but there is an American Express office at 388 Pahonyothin Rd. in Bangkok. You can reach the office at tel. 02273-5296 during business... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport (airport code BKK), opened in September 2006, is now the main hub for all international travelers arriving to Thailand; it also handles domestic flights (with three-digit codes) in and... Continue reading »
Petchaburi Travel Experiences
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Hua Hin
If I'd been a little more creative I'd have better titles for these journal entries. Instead of just putting the name of the town I could... Continue reading »
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Internship Field Experience near the Burmese Border
I work with Asian Partnership for Human Development, and they put on the "Pan-Asian Indigenous Peoples Program Planning Workshop" in Ban... Continue reading »
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Floating Market!!!
We arrived last night after four hours in the bus from Bangkok. The area was so quite at early in the evening. Most of the stall around... Continue reading »
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Riding the wind
Well Hua Hin was where we were reliably informed that we would find some wind for the kite-surfing Carl wanted to do. We stumbled off the... Continue reading »
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets
The floating markets of Damnoen Saduak come highly recommended…the guide books rave about it, travel writers blog about it, TV documentar... Continue reading »
