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  1. At a large temple just west of Bangkok, I came across one of the strangest Buddhist festivals in Thailand. Once a year thousands of young men gather at Wat Bang Phra to be tattooed by the temple’s monks.

    Wat Bang Phra, Bangkok

    by Lonely Planet Television

  2. Want to escape the bustle of Bangkok? Just get off the main roads and into the canals, back- alleys and Skytrains. (2007)

    Off-Beat Bangkok

    by Ben Curtis

  3. The Thai capital of Bangkok is one hell of a city. Tuk-Tuks, river boats, monks, street stall vendors, and traffic all vie for space in this crowded metropolis. And everywhere you look there’s something good to put in your mouth. One of the tastiest capitals on earth!

    Bangkok, Bangkok

    by Lonely Planet Television

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