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Practical articles on Thai, English, and Chinese learning — written by our teachers and language experts in Bangkok.
Seven of Thailand's scariest horror movies and the real beliefs behind them: Mae Nak, krasue, merit-making, and Thai words worth knowing.
Read ArticleWhy don't Thais whistle at night? The ghost, snake and thief explanations, other Thai superstitions, handy Thai phrases, and Halloween events in Bangkok.
Read ArticleWhat those yellow flags really mean, why เจ is different from ordinary vegetarian food, and how to use a little Thai to understand one of Bangkok’s most interesting…
Read ArticleAs Thailand gets warmer, there's one big event that truly showcases Thai culture and fun — Songkran (สงกรานต์ / sǒng-graan). The Thai New Year is a time of…
Read ArticleLoy Krathong, also known as the festival of lights, is one of Thailand's most enchanting and culturally rich celebrations. This ancient festival, which typically takes place in November,…
Read ArticleMeet six famous Thai ghosts, from ผีปอบ (phi pop) and กระสือ (krasue) to the hungry ghost เปรต, learn where Thai ghost beliefs come from, and pick up the…
Read ArticleThais are a very superstitious people and there are many superstitious beliefs and customs that have long been observed in Thailand. Some superstitions are about good luck and…
Read ArticleLime wedge, crushed peanuts, a pile of bean sprouts on the side. You know this plate. Now meet its name. Pad Thai (ผัดไทย, pàttai) means Thai-style stir-fried noodles.…
Read ArticlePha yant (ผ้ายันต์) are Thai spirit cloths printed with sacred script. Learn what they mean, why they hang above doors, and the Thai words behind them.
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