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Thai Slang
Here you are some useful topical and seasonal Thai words and phrases used in daily-life conversations. The list will give you some instant Thai language to help you out in common situations.nock: to knock out (sb/sth)
ngat: to bring some long-kept thing out
nawtlut: to lose one’s temper
chae, poetpoong: to reveal or to divulge a secret
diew, diew: to cut in when a friend is speaking
Ma: policemen
Khun Pan: Kind of the Thai equivalent of Don Juan, this term for a ladies man comes from a work of literature by Thailand’s most famous writer, Sunthorn Pu. Most Thai men will take it as a compliment.
Mao sut: Literally, drunk animal, it is used to describe a state of extreme intoxication. Definitely don’t try this one out on the parents of your Thai girlfriend or boyfriend.