Monthly Archives: January 2009

ferry to Ko Samui

Taking ferry to Koh Samui for some beach time.

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Kanchanaburi

Drove from Thong Pha Phum to Kanchanaburi. Visited Hellfire Pass Memorial Museum. The museum and walk commemorate the deaths and suffering of Allied prisoners of war while building the Siam-Burma Railway (aka Death Railway) for the Japanese military. Also visited … Continue reading

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Thailand travel

I hooked up with my friend and college classmate, Brian. We visited sites in Bangkok. He has a car and graciously took us on a tour west of Bangkok to Kanchanaburi Province. His sweetheart, Siripan is from Nong Pru. We … Continue reading

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Bangkok, water

Bangkok is actually built upon a marsh. Klongs or canals define reclaimed land. I took a water taxi through some neighborhoods. Everyone lives on the water. The Chao Phraya provides transportation. In addition to normal water taxis, an organized ferry … Continue reading

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Watching Obama on Thai TV at midnight in

Watching Obama on Thai TV at midnight in Nong Pru with Columbia classmate, Brian.

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Bangkok Photos

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Here are some of my favorite photos from Bangkok.

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Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Take boats everywhere.

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