Good manners are important in Thai society, but politeness isn’t always demonstrated in the same way as it is in many other countries. Although there is a Thai word for ‘please’ (karuna) it isn’t used in the same way as it would be in the West and you needn’t worry about using it. Khop … [Read more...]
Learning the Thai Language
July 2, 2007 By
Whatever country you visit, local people usually appreciate if you make at least some effort to speak their language. Thailand is no different in this respect, but achieving the correct pronunciation isn't so easy. Thai is a tonal language and makes use of some sounds and tones unfamiliar to many … [Read more...]
Farang in Thailand
June 29, 2007 By
The term 'farang' (often pronounced as 'falang') is a general term used by many Thais when referring to Caucasian visitors. The exact derivation isn't clear with some experts stating that it is a contraction of the Thai word 'farangset' (French) as the French were present in Siam and Indochina in … [Read more...]
