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Fun Thai Fact: What does "Loi" (ลอย) mean? (A lesson from Chiang Mai's Yi Peng Festival!) เกร็ดน่ารู้ภาษาไทย: คำว่า "ลอย" หมายถึงอะไร? (จากเทศกาลยี่เป็ง เชียงใหม่) Hi everyone, this is Kruu Maem! สวัสดีค่ะทุกคน ครูแหม่มนะคะ! Every year, around late October or November, in Chiang Mai (my home city!), we are celebrating a stunningly beautiful festival called "Yi Peng" (ยี่เป็ง), which many people also known as "Loi Krathong" (ลอยกระทง). The highlight is releasing "Khom Loi" (โคมลอย), or sky lanterns, into the air—just like this! Fun Language & Culture Fact! In Thai, the verb "ลอย" (Loi) [pronounced "loy"] means "to float". This single word explains the entire festival! 1. โคมลอย (Khom Loi) — The Sky Lanterns • โคม (Khom) = Lantern • ลอย (Loi) = to float • = "The Floating Lantern." 2. ลอยกระทง (Loi Krathong) — The Water Floats • ลอย (Loi) = to float • กระทง (Krathong) = A traditional float made from banana leaves. • = "The act of floating the Krathong." ________________________________________ So, why do we float them? For Thais, this act is deeply symbolic. We float the Krathong (on the water) to pay respect to the River Goddess (พระแม่คงคา) and to "float away" any bad luck or negativity from the past year. Similarly, the Khom Loi (in the sky) is released to send away misfortunes and carry our good wishes and prayers for the new year up to heavens. Just one simple word, "ลอย" (Loi), shows us a beautiful piece of Thai culture in both the sky and the water! Have you ever seen this festival? What is an interesting festival in your culture? #LearnThai #ThaiCulture #YiPeng #LoiKrathong #ChiangMai #FunFact ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Credits: Video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVRePp7myrI&t=303s] (จากช่อง @comment_news - **Tip: Turn on English CC!**) Photo: [https://www.klook.com/th/activity/147113-chiangmai-cad-khomloy-sky-lantern-festival-2025/]
Nov 6, 2025 11:59 PM
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*You Create Your Own Luck* While many perceive luck as a matter of chance or fate, a more accurate view suggests that luck is often something we shape ourselves through preparation, persistence, and mindset. High achievers frequently attribute their “lucky breaks” not to randomness, but to the groundwork they have laid over time. Creating your own luck begins with being proactive—constantly learning, building meaningful relationships, and remaining open to new experiences. These habits increase the likelihood of being in the right place at the right time. What others call luck is often the result of quiet dedication, consistent effort, and smart decision-making. Equally important is mindset. Those who cultivate optimism, adaptability, and resilience are more likely to spot opportunities even in adversity. Rather than waiting for circumstances to improve, they take action—and in doing so, they invite fortune. Ultimately, while external factors do play a role, luck often favors those who are prepared to seize it.
Nov 6, 2025 12:49 PM
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Today, I went to karaoke with my friend who sings very well. I enjoyed it about 3 hours. Singing is very good thing to stress relief to me. When I feel many stressful, I usually go to karaoke alone or with friends. My favorite thing. I'm not good at singing well, but singing is very fun! I usually sing "Mr. Children". They are Japanese band. They makes very good songs. The vocalist is Kazutoshi Sakurai. His characteristic is high tone voice. When I heard their song at first, I was so touched. His voice is so attractive. My one dream is to go to Mr Children's live concert. But they are very popular in Japan, so it's hard to get a ticket. I want to go to their concert at least once. My best song in their is "Innocent World". It has a great lyrics. On the other hand, it is very difficult to sing to me.
Nov 6, 2025 8:36 AM
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