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| From 1977 02 11 Thailand |
As large and as sprawling as Bangkok is today, hundreds of years ago it was a small trading post on the Chao Phraya River delta. It was built on a network of rivers and canals and was known by Westerners as the Venice of the East. Thirty five years ago, that history was still visible in Bangkok's floating markets. I'm told that the floating markets survive today mostly as tourist destinations.
More photos after the jump.
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| From 1977 02 11 Thailand |
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| From 1977 02 11 Thailand |
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| From 1977 02 11 Thailand |
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