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To experience the thrill of eating spicier street food than a volcano.
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To finally understand why elephants are considered the national animal of Thailand (hint: you’ll probably end up riding one at some point).
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To test your haggling skills at the famous floating markets and see if you can talk your way to a bargain.
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Witness firsthand the number of temples in the country and become a temple-spotting pro.
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To have a legitimate excuse to wear elephant pants every day without judgment.
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To learn the art of Thai massage and walk away with a newfound appreciation for the human body.
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To sample the various flavours of Thai iced tea and try to guess what kind of black magic makes it taste so good.
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To see the unique ways Thai people celebrate festivals, including throwing water at each other during Songkran (Thai New Year).
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To visit the island of Phuket and try to resist the urge to make inappropriate jokes about its name.
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To discover the wonders of the infamous “ladyboy” cabaret shows and come away with a newfound appreciation for the art of drag.