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From The Land Of Green Ghosts: Pascal Khoo Thwe

Pascal Khoo Thwe’s autobiography is a classic “truth is stranger than fiction” tale, describing how a dirt poor Burmese mountain boy improbably fell in love with the writings of James Joyce and eventually found himself studying at Cambridge University in England



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July 2022: Thailand has reopened to tourists. See our Can I Travel To Thailand page.

The Bridge Over The River Kwai: The Real Story

The Bridge On The River Kwai is famous in Thailand thanks to the David Lean movie of the same name – but the real story of what happened the building of the bridge during World War II is far different from what’s depicted in the film



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:: Find available Bangkok hotels on Booking.com - usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too.

:: Find the cheapest flight to Bangkok with Skyscanner - one search will show you the prices and times from scores of airlines for your trip. A real timesaver.

:: Book an airport transfer to take you hassle-free direct from the airport to your hotel with the driver meeting you in Arrivals.

:: Buy a Thailand SIM card online to pick up at Bangkok airport on arrival in Thailand or a Pocket Wifi router which can connect up to six devices so you can have immediate internet access on your phone.

:: Make sure you don't forget to bring any of the essentials with our comprehensive Packing List For Thailand

:: Get travel insurance from World Nomads - make sure you're covered to protect both your health and your belongings. World Nomads lets you buy insurance online quickly and easily.

:: Book bus, train and ferry tickets from Bangkok to the rest of Thailand with 12Go - easy to use website that lets you check timetables and buy tickets online.

:: Need inspiration? Check our Bangkok Itineraries for ideas of where to go and what to do.

:: Explore our Bangkok Travel Guide for more Bangkok must-see attractions and helpful tips.


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