Make a Picture

What does it mean to สร้างภาพ (sâang phâap)? This lesson explores the Thai expression for putting on a good image for others to see, through a discussion of the Hat Yai floods, the worst in 300 years.

You’ll learn how rainfall is measured, how leaders responded to the crisis, and why photo opportunities can’t replace real action. The lesson also breaks รับผิดชอบ (ráp-phìt-chɔ̂ɔp) into its parts to explain its meaning, and ends with a message of care for everyone affected by floods across Southeast Asia.

Thai Vocabulary:
สร้างภาพ (sâang phâap) – To build an image / put on a façade
น้ำท่วม (náam thûam) – Flood
รับผิดชอบ (ráp-phìt-chɔ̂ɔp) – To take responsibility
แถลงข่าว (thà-lǎeng khàao) – To hold a press conference
คับแค้นใจ (kháp-kháen-jai) – To feel bitter resentment

Advanced Charity Culture Disasters Elections Expressions Feelings Floods Government Hat Yai Leadership Measurements News Numbers Opinion Politics Rain Responsibility Social Media Southeast Asia Weather

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Make a Picture

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