Episode 173: Thailand
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Stretching into Malay is a nation of great influence in Southeast Asia. This nation has a deep rooted culture that has maintained a balance between hindu and buddhist influences for generations. This nation is famous because it is the only southeast asian country to completely avoid European colonialism through diplomacy and war. This nation continued that same system for generations which made it a politically diverse and strong nation. Today, this nation is a hub of culture, cuisine and people that gets millions of visitors a year. This is Thailand.
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