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Lesson 148: Unique Thai Habits You Won’t See Anywhere Else!

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Why do Thai people ask ‘Have you eaten yet?’ instead of ‘How are you?’ 🍚 And why do we almost never honk the car horn? In this episode of Learn Thai with Ling, into everyday Thai habits you won’t see anywhere else! From planning the next meal while still eating to using plastic bags for drinks, these quirks make Thailand one of the most interesting places in the world.

💡 Highlights: กินข้าวหรือยัง (gin khâao rʉ̌ʉ yang)? – The Thai way to say hello! Why Thai people always plan their next meal 🍜 Why we rarely honk the car horn while driving 🚗🔇 The art of ไหว้ (wâi) – when and how to use it 🙏 Why Thai people use plastic bags for drinks 🥤 The secret behind Thai nicknames

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