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SE Asia 2013/14 Pt V: Bangkok (Thailand)

Posted on January 15, 2014 by tokyofox

After an absence of 5.5 years I was back in Thailand and it couldn’t have got off to a more un-cultured start! We met up with colleague and friend Mostyn mid-afternoon and after a spot of late-lunch the plan was … Continue reading →

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Thailand Filming Locations – The Beach (2000)

Posted on May 23, 2008 by tokyofox

This Danny Boyle directed adaptation of the classic Alex Garland novel starts off with Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio) looking at the giant Buddha which you may think is the famous reclining one at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. However, it was made … Continue reading →

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