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At the railway station, we were greeted by our hosts from the Chulalongkorn University. For the next few days in Bangkok, we had the honour of staying at a student hostel in one of the most prestigious and oldest university in Thailand. The undergraduates who attended to us were terrific hosts. Their hospitality was reflective of the way the Thai people cherished their guests then, and how they treat their visitors now.

Thus, it is of little wonder why at the time of writing, Bangkok is the most visited city in the world. Additionally, Thailand is one of the most popular countries among tourists and travellers.

The photo above shows the students of Chulalongkorn University and the Science University of Malaysia posing with the equestrian monument of King Chulalongkorn in the background.

To briefly learn about the beloved King Chulalongkorn, CLICK / TOUCH HERE.

I am reminded of a monologue from one of my favourite movies, "Anna and The King". (The King in the movie, by the way, is King Mongkut, the father of  King Chulalongkorn.)
The memorable lines spoken by Chulalongkorn in the movie go like this:

"It is always surprising how small a part of life is taken up by meaningful moments. Most often they're over before they start even though they cast a light on the future and make the person who originated them unforgettable."

Learn more about the movie Anna and The King. TOUCH / CLICK HERE.