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Bullying the Cold in Thailand

Thailand’s cold season has officially been announced, but how cold does it really get? In this lesson, you’ll hear how Thai people react to the Thai Meteorological Department’s winter forecast with sarcasm, exaggeration and plenty of jokes. Discover why Thais head to the mountains to see seas of mist, pretend to feel cold, post AI-generated snow photos and proudly share 10°C temperatures on social media.

Thai Vocabulary:
ประชดประชัน (bprà-chót bprà-chan) – Sarcasm
พูดเกินจริง (pûut gəən jing) – To exaggerate
แอ๊บ (ɛ́ɛp) – To pretend / put on an act
หนาวปากสั่น (nǎao bpàak sàn) – So cold your lips tremble
พูดแซะ (pûut sɛ́) – To make a snide remark

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