If you’ve ever been to Thailand, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Mai Pen Rai.” Basically, it means something like “no worries.” But there’s actually a lot more to this little saying than meets the eye! Mai Pen Rai – Thailand’s magic formula for serenity What does “Mai Pen Rai” actually mean? “Mai Pen Rai” (ไม่เป็นไร) …
Today, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a major tourist destination with an international reputation. Around 400,000 Thais live on the island, alongside several thousand expats from all over the world who have made it their permanent home, as well as millions of holidaymakers visiting each year. The island is divided into six administrative districts …
Anyone who spends a longer period of time in Thailand or builds deeper relationships with Thai people will sooner or later encounter a concept that cannot be translated literally into English: kreng jai (เกรงใจ). It roughly stands for consideration, restraint, respect, and the desire not to be a burden to others. An almost invisible yet …
Every year from 13 to 15 April, Thailand transforms into a huge party zone – it’s Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year. What was once a quiet celebration to honour the family and purify for the new year has now become one of the most famous and wildest water festivals in the world. Millions of …
Would you have known? 1. what is the official name of Bangkok? The ceremonial name of the city of Bangkok in Thai is in transcribed form “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udom Ratchaniwet Maha Sathan Amon Phiman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit”. 2. house numbers In Germany …