My American student who has been having private Thai lessons with me for the past 5 years just proposed to his Thai girlfriend with a flash mob dance in Robinson shopping mall in Sakhon Nakhon. This event inspired me to create this Thai lesson to help you pop the question like a native Thai. First, let's learn the vocabulary. "To marry" in Thai is แต่งงาน /dtàeng-ngaan/ … [Read more...] about How to Propose and Say YES in Thai
Thai Wedding
VIDEO: Traditional Thai Isan Wedding Ceremony
I have been to many traditional Thai wedding ceremonies and Thai wedding parties, but this was my first time to attend a traditional Isan wedding which is called บายศรีสู่ขวัญ Bai Sri Su Kwan. It was our lovely teacher Pear's wedding. The event took place in Mahasarakham province in Northeastern Thailand. I filmed the event from the beginning to the end. It is my pleasure to … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Traditional Thai Isan Wedding Ceremony
Thai Wedding Party
Previously I talked about the beautiful and unique traditional Thai wedding many times. My younger sister just got married and it made me thinking that there are some interesting aspects in the wedding party in Thailand that are worth sharing. When Thai couples tie the knot, there are two wedding events; traditional Thai ceremony and the wedding party. Some couples do both … [Read more...] about Thai Wedding Party
9 Auspicious Thai Desserts
I have a sweet-tooth. I like all kind of desserts, western and Thai. Recently, I just found a store near my house selling my childhood Thai sweets called ฝอยทอง Foy Tong. I was so happy and have been going back to buy it almost every week (that means more exercise too!). Anyway, I was thinking about the word "ทอง /tong/" that many Thai desserts consist of the word ทอง 'tong' … [Read more...] about 9 Auspicious Thai Desserts
Thai Traditional Wedding Ceremony – Water Pouring
พิธีหลั่งน้ำพระพุทธมนต์ (Water pouring) The water pouring is the most important part of the Thai wedding ceremony as during this part the couple officially become husband (สามี [saa-mee]) and wife (ภรรยา [pan-ra-ya]). Traditionally, this was all that was required to validify the marriage, but nowadays the couple are also required to obtain a marriage certificate … [Read more...] about Thai Traditional Wedding Ceremony – Water Pouring
Thai Traditional Wedding Ceremony – The Engagement
Traditionally, the engagement is performed well in advance of the wedding, just as in western culture, but recently, it has become common for it to be carried out on the wedding day after Counting the Dowry. The engagement is historically a way of introducing the bride to the groom, who has been selected by her parents and gives a chance for the couple to get acquainted … [Read more...] about Thai Traditional Wedding Ceremony – The Engagement