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Apr 2018
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Ep 50: Songkran: the World's Biggest Wat...

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The people of Thailand celebrate their traditional Thai New Year for several days each year in mid-April in every corner of the country. It's the hottest month of the year here, and it has turned into the world's biggest water festival.

It's called Songkran, and if you go outside, you WILL get wet, whether you want to or not! It's also one of the most popular times to come to Thailand, so both Thai people and foreigners alike all take part in this fun holiday.

Stay emPowered,

Beck

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