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Close up of the Nan River in Ban Dan

on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Ban Dan Nan Province Nan River North-Thailand Thailand Traveling

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on Saturday, January 18, 2020

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One of those "This Is Thailand" (TIT) moments and the dog seems to enjoy it. For more of This Is Thailand moments click HERE.

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