Culture

Tuesday, July 10, 2018, was the day the good news that everyone was waiting for over 2 weeks came true. I’m sure you already heard about it but let’s learn how to say it in Thai “ข่าวดีวันนี้คือ เด็กๆทีมฟุตบอลหมูป่าทั้ง 12 คนและโค้ชออกจากถ้ำแล้ว” (kàao dee wan née keu  dèk dèk teem fút bon mŏo bpàa táng sìp-sŏng  kon láe […]

Have you ever heard these สำนวน สุภาษิต ไทย [săm-nuan sù-paa-sìt · tai] ? One might shock you! 1. กำแพงมีหู ประตูมีตา [gam-paeng-mee-hŏo bprà-dtoo-mee-dtaa] Translation: Walls have ears; doors have eyes… Meaning: Be careful what you talk about! 2. กบในกะลา [gòp nai gà-laa] Translation: Frog in a coconut shell. Meaning: Someone who is insular and ignorant – like a frog living [...]

“Sawatdee” is well known as a Thai greeting but not many people know the origins of the word or even know it has a meaning at all. The word “Sawatdee” was first introduced by Chulalongkorn University professor Phraya Upakit Silpasarn around 70 years ago. It actually originates from the Sanskrit word “Sawat” (สวัสดิ์), meaning goodness, fairness and [...]