Thai is called ภาษาไทย (phasa Thai), which literally means “the Thai language.” It is a tonal language with 5 tones: mid, low, falling, high, and rising. Changing the tone can change a word’s meaning; for example, “mai” can mean “new,” “not,” “wood,” “silk,” or “burn” depending on its tone. Thai belongs to the Tai Kadai…
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Fun Facts and Trivia About The King and I (1956 Film)
The 1956 film is based on a stage production of the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon, which was itself based on the memoirs of the real-life governess Anna Leonowens in what is now present-day Thailand. The film adaptation was produced by 20th Century Fox and directed by Walter Lang….
Fun Fact: Uncooked Papaya Meals
It isn’t uncommon in Vietnam or Thailand for people to eat papaya uncooked.
The Hangover Part II (2011 Film) Review
I recall watching the original Hangover movie about two years ago. It wasn’t my favorite comedy ever, but a decent one. I heard the third movie wasn’t worth watching. The movie is based around the wedding of Stu the dentist. His fiancee has family in Thailand and they decide to have the wedding there. Phil…
Fun Fact: The Southeast Asian Country Immune From European Colonization
In Thailand, it isn’t uncommon for people to refer to their country as “the land of the free”. Unlike every other country in Southeast Asia, Thailand was never colonized by a European nation.