Fake Asking

Have you ever wanted to know something but felt too shy to ask directly? This lesson explores หลอกถาม (lɔ̀ɔk tǎam), asking indirect questions to find out what you really want to know. You’ll see common Thai examples, like finding out whether someone is single, guessing someone’s age from the songs and snacks they remember, and discovering what type of person someone likes. You’ll also hear the many uses of หลอก (lɔ̀ɔk), from scam phone calls and ghosts to surprise birthday parties, plus the colourful word ยม (yom), which describes food, makeup or people that have lost their freshness and energy.

Thai Vocabulary:
หลอกถาม (lɔ̀ɔk tǎam) – To ask indirectly / fish for information
หลอก (lɔ̀ɔk) – To trick / deceive
รู้ทัน (rúu tan) – To see through someone
เนียน (niian) – Smooth / subtle
มิจฉาชีพ (mít-chǎa-chîip) – Scammer
อ้อมค้อม (ɔ̂ɔm-kɔ́ɔm) – To beat around the bush