Supitchaya MunkhongWhy do Thais Drop /r/ and /l/ Sounds?Omitting /r/ and /l/ sounds in consonant clusters is a thing in Thai spoken language. Both ‘sawàtdii khráp’ and ‘sawàtdii kháp’ are…Jul 25Jul 25
Supitchaya MunkhongYes, We Eat Bananas with Rice in ThailandOpen up your mind and try this traditional Thai pudding: Khao tom mut. It is a steamed pudding made from sticky rice, cooked with coconut…Jul 10Jul 10
Supitchaya MunkhongHow do You Answer What do You Dislike Most About My Country?I went to a place I had never been to before in Bangkok with my Japanese colleague. We asked for directions from three Thais (separately)…Jun 6Jun 6
Supitchaya MunkhongThailand: Land of Mysterious SmilesMe smiling because it’s so hot here.May 26May 26
Supitchaya MunkhongDo You Need a New Name When You Learn a New Language?On the first day of your foreign language class, did your teacher give you a new name in the language? According to some foreign language…May 14May 14
Supitchaya MunkhongStand Up or Sit Down: American, Japanese and Thai Perspectives (Bilingual)Apr 19Apr 19
Supitchaya MunkhongThat’s Alright doesn’t Always Mean That’s Alright (Bilingual)When a foreigner living in Thailand says ‘I like Thailand’, I usually ask ‘what do you like the best?’ The answer that surprised me the…Mar 31Mar 31
Supitchaya MunkhongWhen You Don’t Get What You Want in Thai Restaurants (Bilingual)Thais who don’t like spicy foods and foreigners who love spicy foods often find themselves being awkward in a Thai restaurant. Somtam…Mar 1Mar 1