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Thai coffee might not be as famous as some other international blends, but there is still some excellent coffee to be found in Thailand. Some of the best Thai coffee is grown locally in the mountain provinces of the north and sold throughout Thailand where it can be enjoyed hot with Thai style … [Read more...]
Thailand’s capital city has the distinction of owning a number of different names. In addition to the internationally known name of Bangkok, there is also the local name of Krung Thep (City of Angels) which is a shortened version of the official Thai name of Krung Thep Maha Nakhon. However, even … [Read more...]
Food plays an integral part in Thai culture and one way this is demonstrated is in the question used in everyday life, 'kin khao reu yang?' The phrase translates as 'have you eaten yet?' It's a social pleasantry used between friends and acquaintances along the same lines as saying 'how are you?' or … [Read more...]
Body language is probably more important in Thailand than it is in the West. Without expressing words, much can be conveyed in the type of smile a Thai person gives or the level of the wai when meeting somebody for the first time. One common form of non-verbal communication is known in Thai as … [Read more...]
Som nam naa is a common phrase used in Thailand which is roughly the equivalent of saying 'serves you right' or 'you got what you deserved'. Somebody complaining of feeling unwell and having a severe headache might get some sympathy until he reveals the reason behind his illness; a late night … [Read more...]
When certain Thai phrases are translated into English they can lose something in translation and in their English form may appear abrupt or impolite. One example is the Thai phrase 'pai nai' which is a form of greeting used in everyday speech between Thai people. Saying 'pai nai' when you see … [Read more...]
The Thai way of expressing the time can be confusing for Westerners who are used to a 12-hour clock divided between am and pm. That's because the time system commonly used in Thailand is the 6-hour clock. And just to make it even more confusing for newcomers, there is also a 12-hour clock and a … [Read more...]
