Baht The national currency, and also (baht) 15 grammes (of gold)
Chock dee Good Luck
Falang Caucasian (more correctly farang)
Jong-Ahn King Cobra
Khun The modern form of Mr and Mrs, replacing Nai (boss) and Nang (wife), except in officialese.
Lao A common alcoholic drink of about 38%. Lao Khao is ‘white’ or clear; Deng is red and smoother.
Mae Mother, Mum
Na Rice field, or just field
Nang Wife or Mrs.
Nong Someone younger or of less status (see Pi)
Paw Father, Dad
Pi Someone older or of higher status (Pi-nong =
