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Bangkok Podcast 12: Thai Language Series 3

Bangkok Podcast 12: Thai Language Series 3

FromThe Bangkok Podcast


Bangkok Podcast 12: Thai Language Series 3

FromThe Bangkok Podcast

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we ask Rikker to walk us through the different ways to address people in Thai, from the polite, to the familiar, to the not recommended. Not all of the terms are direct nouns, and many can be quite creative – for instance, the word to refer to yourself in front of a judge is to essentially insult yourself, thereby elevating the judge to a higher position! Greg also recounts the time he referred to an older person by the right word but with the wrong tone, with unhappy results.
Released:
Aug 2, 2010
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Online since 2010! Greg Jorgensen and Ed Knuth have been knocking around Bangkok since the turn of the century. Exploring dark corners, eating amazing food, and interacting with fascinating people, the two have gotten to know and love Thailand's capital in all its confusing, mysterious glory. Every week they chat about topics near and dear to those living here, those visiting here, or those who are just curious about what it's like to live in Asia's craziest city.