Tag: mai pen rai
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Thai People: A Deep Psychological Profile
Thai people are like you and me. They want the same things in life. Many people can’t accept that simple fact.
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Mai Pen Rai-NOT! A Lesson in Thai Culture
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“Mai pen rai” is a very common Thai phrase you may hear during your vacation to Thailand. But let’s get real: the phrase is NOT a profound lesson in Thai culture! A good translation of the phrase could be “never mind”, depending on circumstances. Or, “that’s ok”. Sometimes “no big deal” is the best translation…