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“Could anyone clarify what the cheapest way would be to get from Thailand to Cambodia?”   1 cheer 4 answers	GodComplex_ Antwerp
“Me and my boyfriend are going to Bangkok on Monday. We are divers and want to be around the coasts. We’re staying for 3 weeks and have not decided on where to go. Any tips are welcome, on where the weather is nice in May. Thanks, Sara from Sweden”   1 cheer 7 answers	S Göteborg
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“two of my good friends are moving to Bangkok for work, as of this August. i want to put together a little care package for them; any recommendations on what to include?” 5 answers	mercuryorb Arlington
“I've planned for this trip primarily for sight-seeing (amazing historical places), shopping (lots of it!) and feasting on authentic thai food. :) so i hope to make this a memorable one. Any recommended hotels that is clean & affordable?” 5 answers	am_happy Makati
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Thailand is considered to be the world's 50th largest country in terms of total area, with a surface area of approximately 513,000 km² (198,000 sq mi), and the world's 20th largest country in terms of population with approximately 63 million people. The p http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand

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