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December 19, 2009

Ornamental red paper lanterns decorate the walkway for Chinese new year at the Paragon Mall. - Bangkok, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos
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A Thai student passes an ornamental red lantern that decorates the walkway at the Paragon Mall.

The weekend's arrived and time for a quick breather from India with an archived photo.

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Ornamental paper red lanterns decorate the walkway for Chinese New Year. - Bangkok, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos
(Bangkok, Thailand)
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An ornamental red paper lantern accompanies a waiting Thai woman.

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