Thailand On Two Wheels
There are as many motorcycles on the streets of Bangkok as there are mosquitoes in Thailand’s jungles. Many automobile drivers feel that the bugs and bikes are one in the same. Annoying. Yet without these nimble vehicles you’d be hard pressed to navigate, in a timely fashion, the inevitable traffic that plagues the City of Mosqui… er, Angels.
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What is Bplaek?
Every culture in the world has it own unique traditions, practices, and approach to daily life. Viewed by an outsider, some things may seem awkward or outright strange. But understanding the reasons behind what we do and how we do it can reveal that the experiences which confound us are merely due to our lack of knowledge. Bplaek, or เเปลก in Thai, is something that is not familiar to you or your own culture.
Slang of the Week
Phonetic spelling: gao-lǎo, gao-lao
Meaning: A bowl of Chinese-styled clear soup without noodle. But the indirect meaning is when two people are having a problem and they do not want to talk or see each other again.
