Songkran 2025 - going or staying?
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1. Songkran 2025 - going away or staying put?
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Yes, staying in Thailand and will partake in all the wet festivities!1
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No, I hate Songkran and will get out of Thailand for a few days to a non-Songkran country as soon as I can.1
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Yes, I'm staying. I don't really like it, but I have no choice (work, budget, etc.).1
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Yes, I'm staying because I have a Thai family and must do my duty (whether I ike it or not). I may or may not avoid the water fights!2
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No, I have to be away for personal reasons.1
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Not sure. I might stay or go. Still thinking about it.0
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