Lesson 144: Loy Krathong: A Magical Night in Thailand

Hello, It's Anchisa from the Ling app here to share another story with you! In this episode of Learn Thai with Ling, join me, Anchisa, as I'll take you into the enchanting world of Loy Krathong, Thailand’s festival of lights. Discover why people float krathongs on the water, the history of honoring the water goddess Phra Mae Khongkha, and how to say "Happy Loy Krathong!" in Thai. Learn fun facts, like how Ling’s team celebrates Loy Krathong by making krathongs together in the office, and dive into vocabulary for krathong decorations and well-wishing phrases to make the most of this special festival. Plus, hear about Ling’s biggest Black Friday deal coming soon! Let's start learning and have fun 🥰 Highlights: Meaning of Loy Krathong (ลอยกระทง) and its traditions Vocabulary for flowers (ดอกไม้, dòk máai), candles (เทียน, tian), and incense (ธูป, thûup) Ling team’s tradition of making krathongs together in the office Regional celebration of Yee Peng (ยี่เป็ง) and floating lanterns (โคมลอย, kohm loy) How to say "Happy Loy Krathong" – สุขสันต์วันลอยกระทง (sùk sǎn wan loy krà-thong) Tips on etiquette, making wishes, and a sneak peek at our Black Friday deal Discover how you can practice your Thai with a free lesson on Ling Live! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Sawasdee ka! Learn Language with the Ling app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ling-app.onelink.me/Ue3y/84lstc3y⁠⁠⁠ Ling's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ling_app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Learn Thai with a tutor: ⁠⁠⁠https://ling-live.onelink.me/Oq7y/0f2126q2⁠⁠⁠ Feedback? Feel free to contact me via [email protected] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchisac/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠