Which Country is the Most Hospitable in the World?

Which nationality is the friendliest in the world? This episode counts down the top 15 countries Thai people voted for, based on their own travel experiences. Along the way, you’ll practice hearing dozens of country names pronounced with a Thai accent, learn the difference between nationality and ethnicity in Thai, and find out why physical closeness with strangers can feel uncomfortable in Thai culture. You’ll also hear what each country did to make such a good impression.

Thai Vocabulary:
อัธยาศัยดี (àt-tá-yaa-sǎi dii) – Friendly / Sociable
ชนชาติ (chon-châat) – Nationality / A people
เชื้อชาติ (chʉ́a-châat) – Ethnicity / Race
ชานเมือง (chaan mʉang) – Suburbs
ตลกหน้าตาย (tà-lòk nâa taai) – Deadpan humor
ถึงเนื้อถึงตัว (thʉ̌ng nʉ́a thʉ̌ng tua) – Physically close / Touchy

Is your country on the list? Keep listening to find out which country takes the top spot!

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Which Country is the Most Hospitable in the World?

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