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I often get requests to show more of my life in Thailand, so in this episode, I'll take you through a somewhat typical weekend day for me in Bangkok, while sharing lots of useful new vocabulary along the way.If you have any suggestions for future outside episodes, let me know!Sho ... Show More
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