I like the Thai language and I recognize it when someone speaks it, perhaps because I watch many BL series that air in that country. I really like series and I've been watching them for over 9 years, and I've learned Thai vocabulary. I love it when I can understand them without even looking at subtitles. GMTV, with its few series, has helped me learn part of their language and culture. I say it that way because many of the series are related or have similar plots, so you get used to listening and watching them.
The Thai language is very well-known among foreigners who like Bangkok and other famous cities in Thailand. Tourists travel during Sunkran; that's when they share the most language and culture with foreigners, since many go to the events organized, where concerts are given by local and international artists. There are also people who, during Sunkran, go to the streets of Bangkok to see the other shows the country offers. Thailand has a culture where elephants are highly respected, and in any tourist destination you visit, you'll find something honoring them. Temples are also very popular, and people like to pay homage and speak with the monks who live in the mountains. They treat others with respect and use Thai language. Visitors to the temples must perform their acts of devotion in Thai; otherwise, it would be considered disrespectful to the culture and religion, and the monks are very strict about this. Therefore, if you manage to travel there and make a request or pay homage, it's recommended that you learn the process and the necessary words.
Love your passion for Thai from BL series—after 9+ years, understanding without subs is awesome! Many pick up vocab from shows like that. Songkran (April 13-15, huge water fights in 2026!) is the best time to dive into culture, elephants, temples, and practice respectful Thai with monks. Keep going—hope you experience it in person soon! 😄
Your content really just proves how media consumption, particularly of BL series, can be an actual gateway to learning a language and culture. It's funny you should say that—after all that exposure, now you can tell when something's in Thai and even catch a few words, without subtitles, real and natural learning. You also tie the language to key cultural elements of Thailand in traditional ways like Songkran and temples and monks and the importance of elephants (which speaks to a language not learned in a vacuum but learned with the customs, values, and courtesies that make up whose society).
Love your passion for Thai from BL series—after 9+ years, understanding without subs is awesome! Many pick up vocab from shows like that. Songkran (April 13-15, huge water fights in 2026!) is the best time to dive into culture, elephants, temples, and practice respectful Thai with monks. Keep going—hope you experience it in person soon! 😄
ReplyDeleteYour content really just proves how media consumption, particularly of BL series, can be an actual gateway to learning a language and culture. It's funny you should say that—after all that exposure, now you can tell when something's in Thai and even catch a few words, without subtitles, real and natural learning. You also tie the language to key cultural elements of Thailand in traditional ways like Songkran and temples and monks and the importance of elephants (which speaks to a language not learned in a vacuum but learned with the customs, values, and courtesies that make up whose society).
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