Culture note · chapter 29 of 34

Culture & Customs: what a phrasebook leaves out

The context beside the words in chapter 29. Learn what the situation asks of you, as well as what to say.

Sabai Thai companions exploring culture & customs

Culture chapter: respect for monks, the monarchy, and elders is deep. When unsure, watch what locals do - copying is the safest guide.

The phrases this applies to

ประเพณีbprà phay nee
Tradition
วัฒนธรรมwatn tham
Culture
ขนบธรรมเนียมkhanop tham niam
Custom / convention
เรา ___ ที่ วัดrao ___ thi wat
เทศกาลthâyt gaan
Festival
สงกรานต์sǒng graan
Songkran
ลอยกระทงloi grà thong
Loy Krathong
เทศกาลปีใหม่thâyt gaan bpee mài
New Year festival

These come from chapter 29 of the course, where the full word list and audio live.

Bua, a Sabai Thai companion
ค่อยๆ พูดก็ได้ khoi khoi phuut ko daiSlowly is fine

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