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Can the number 8 do a border run on January 1st in Thailand?

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Dec 11, 2024

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Can 8 do a border run on January 1st

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The question about whether 8 can do a border run on January 1st sparked a humorous discussion, with mixed responses confirming that borders operate as normal and are open. Some participants jokingly noted objections based on numbers, while others reiterated that there are no closures affecting border runs during the holiday.

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Mdl *****

Borders don't take holidays 😅

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Brian *********

Why do you ask ?

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Rob **********

Yes borders are open as normal.

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Jo **********

if they want

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กะลาสี *****

Today is sponsored by the number 8!

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Tony *******

All borders are closed until further notice.

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Peter **********

Happy birthday.

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Bob **********

Run or a bounce up to you never heard of a border being closed

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Lincoln *******

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Peter **********

Nope. Only seven… Seven! Seven!!

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Greta *****

8 can do. But 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 and 0 no way!

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Ronnie ***************

Yes 8, even 9 or 10 if you want! 🙄

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Jim ********

Depends on who the eight are

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Gordon ************

The “Magnificent”

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Jim ********

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Oceans Eight?

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Graham ******

Yes borders operate as normal

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