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In this special Pride Month episode of Learn Thai with Ling, We celebrate Thailand’s historic step toward equality as the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage! 🇹🇭🏳️‍🌈

Explore the rich and colorful language of Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community—from everyday words to playful slang. You’ll learn not only the Thai vocabulary, but also the cultural nuances that make Thailand one of the most queer-friendly countries in the world. 🌈

Plus, don’t miss the chance to book a free live lesson with a Thai tutor to dive deeper into language and identity.

💡 Highlights:

• เกย์ (gay), เลสเบี้ยน (lesbian), ทอมบอย (thom-boy) – Learn how Thai borrows and adapts

• สาวประเภทสอง (sǎao prà-pêet sǎawng) – What it really means

• กะเทย (gà-thoei) – More than just a label

• Thai gay slang you might hear in daily life 💬

• The cultural role of kathoey and how Thailand honors gender diversity

• Pride-themed culture notes now live in the Ling app

• How to say “Let’s eat together” like a Thai queer icon 😉

• ❤️ Celebrate love — and learn a little Thai while you’re at it!

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Ever wondered how Songkran is celebrated beyond Bangkok? 🌊 In this episode of Learn Thai with Ling, Anchisa invites two special guests—Jomm from Chiang Mai and Ananda from Pangnga—to share how their hometowns uniquely celebrate the Thai New Year. From temple traditions and water fights in the North to ancestor worship and sea rituals in the South, you'll hear personal stories, local phrases, and surprising cultural details that make Songkran special across Thailand.

💡 Highlights:

• สงกรานต์ (Songkran) – Thai New Year and water festival tradition 💦
• Mahom fabric fashion and temple visits in Northern Thailand 🧵
• Ancestor worship and Sea Gypsy customs in the South 🌊
• Regional greetings and how locals say "Happy Songkran!" in their dialects 🗣️
• Songkran’s origin from India and its recognition as a World Heritage celebration 🌏
• Tips on water-splashing etiquette and cultural respect during the festival 🙏

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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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