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Why Thailand Is 543 Years in the Future
The Buddhist calendar, and how to read an expiry date on a Thai snack.
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Things nobody explains
One question per video, answered in about a minute. Each answer has its clip, a short read, and the Thai words you need.
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How to Order Thai Street Food Without Panicking
No English menu? Four Thai words, three questions the auntie will ask, and how spicy "a little" really is.
เอาเหมือนกันao muean ganComing soonFish?
Why Every Thai Has a Nickname
Short nicknames, very long surnames, and why no two families share one.
ชื่อเล่นchue lenComing soon2 ทุ่ม
Thais Tell Time Differently
The spoken six-hour clock, and how not to miss dinner.
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"Have You Eaten Rice Yet?" Means Hello
The Thai greeting that sounds like a question about lunch.
กินข้าวหรือยังgin khao rue yangComing soon4
The 4 Jars on Every Noodle Table
Why the cook only finishes half your soup.
เครื่องปรุงkhrueang prungComing soonไหว้
How to Wai Without Embarrassing Yourself
Who wais first, how high your hands go, and what to do when unsure.
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