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11 Thai Slang Terms & Expressions That’ll Make Anyone Sound Like A Local

A list of Thai slangs that will not only help you to better communicate with locals, but help you understand Thai culture a little better.

From historical heroes to young stars in the making, here are 8 Muay Thai legends that have captured Thai hearts.

Cleaning up is never romantic or sexy, but with these 7 tips you can turn your Loy Krathong 2023 eco-friendly and relatively garbage-free!

As November 27th marks the date of the festival, this is the perfect time to delve into 10 interesting facts about Loy Krathong.

If you've never done these things, could you call yourself Thai? Here are 7 things Thais do that scream Thai.

If you'd love to know more about this phenomenon, here are six facts about the Naga Fireball Festival in Nong Khai.

If you are a supernatural fanatic, check out these 10 haunted places in Thailand filled with spirits and evil power.

On long staycations, watch these 8 Thai comedy movies on Netflix to brighten up your days with laughter and amusement.

Loy Krathong is a beloved Thai festival but its romantic undertones were lost on me till I tried to ask my platonic friend out on a date.

Home to a wealth of urban legends & strange occurrences, here are 7 spooky places in Thailand plagued by inexplicable events.