Lotus

Why is everyone in Thailand taking photos with lotus flowers? In this intermediate lesson, you’ll learn about the Gen Z social media trend and how Thai people say the names of different generations. You’ll also find out where lotus flowers grow, how they bloom and close at different times of day, and why they’re an important part of Thai Buddhist culture. You’ll even learn why buying lotus flowers for your partner might get a laugh!

Thai Vocabulary:
ดอกบัว (dɔ̀ɔk bua) – Lotus flower
บ่อน้ำ (bɔ̀ɔ náam) – Pond
บาน (baan) – To bloom
ดอกบัวตูม (dɔ̀ɔk bua dtuum) – Lotus bud
ตามเทรนด์ (dtaam trend) – To follow the trend
นิยม (ní-yom) – Popular / commonly done
ไหว้พระ (wâi prá) – To pay respect to the Buddha
ถวาย (tà-wǎai) – To offer (to monks)

Learning Thai through real-life topics helps you understand both the language and the culture. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your Thai journey!

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Lotus

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