Sleeping Cart
When fatigue or heat warrant a break, most Thais will give in to the natural urge to snooze… where ever that may be. Amazingly, this flower vendor can catch a few Z’s next to a busy street! All that’s missing is a sign for potential customers, “Will wake up in 15 minutes.”
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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:som-lon, sôm-lòn
Meaning: som-lon literally means a dropped orange, but the indirect meaning is to receive unexpected good luck.
