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It’s time to say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in the New Year. All year long, we’ve been sharing vocabulary lists, grammar tips, cultural insights, and travel stories from Thailand. Let’s take a look back at some of the best posts from 2016:<\/p>\n

Language<\/h2>\n

Going to the Beach<\/h3>\n
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Hit the beach!<\/p><\/div>\n

Many people come to Thailand specifically for the country’s beautiful beaches. Get ready for some sun and sand by learning some beach vocabulary in Thai<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Days of the Week and Months<\/h3>\n

Learn the days of the week and months in Thai<\/a>\u00a0as well as where the names come from. You’ll also find out what colors represent the days of the week in Thai culture.<\/p>\n

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Drinks<\/h3>\n
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Mmmm…. fresh smoothie!<\/p><\/div>\n

Don’t go thirsty – learn 20 Thai words for drinks<\/a> in this post. Also, learn some extra\u00a0words so you can specify whether you want a large or a small, a hot or a cold, a bottle or a can, etc.<\/p>\n

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Introduce Yourself in Thai<\/h3>\n

It’s easy to make friends in Thailand, as the people are very kind and welcoming. They’ll be even nicer if you can introduce yourself in Thai<\/a>, which is exactly what you’ll learn to do in this post.<\/p>\n

Thai New Year<\/h3>\n
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A Songkran parade on Ko Pha-Ngan.<\/p><\/div>\n

Known as Songkran, Thai New Year is a 3-day festival that culminates in a massive water fight. Get ready for this traditional holiday by learning some Thai vocabulary about the New Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Culture<\/h2>\n

Remembering King Bhumibol<\/h3>\n
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Image by SeaDave from flickr.com.<\/p><\/div>\n

It was a sad year for Thailand, as the beloved King Bhumibol <\/a>passed away at the age of 88. Learn about his life and his time on the throne as the longest serving head of state in the world.<\/p>\n

Royal Ploughing Ceremony<\/h3>\n

Get the scoop on another important Thai holiday in this post about the Royal Ploughing Ceremony<\/a>. See if you can pronounce the Thai name, which is ridiculously long:<\/p>\n

\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e30\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e1e\u0e34\u0e18\u0e35\u0e08\u0e23\u0e14\u0e1e\u0e23\u0e30\u0e19\u0e31\u0e07\u0e04\u0e31\u0e25\u0e41\u0e23\u0e01\u0e19\u0e32\u0e02\u0e27\u0e31\u0e0d
\npr\u00e1 r\u00e2at-ch\u00e1-p\u00ed-tee j\u00e0-r\u00f2t-pr\u00e1-nang-kan r\u00e2ek naa kw\u0103n<\/em><\/h3>\n

Asahna Bucha Day<\/h3>\n
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Many will gather in the temple.<\/p><\/div>\n

Around 95% of the people in Thailand are Buddhist, meaning Buddhism is a central aspect of Thai culture. The country celebrates many traditional Buddhist holidays, including Asahna Bucha Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Loi Krathong and Yi Peng<\/h3>\n

In case you haven’t noticed, there are a lot of holidays in Thailand! Get the scoop on the country’s “Floating Basket” and “Floating Lantern” festivals in this post about Loi Krathong and Yi Peng<\/a>.<\/p>\n

20 Common Thai Dishes<\/h3>\n
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Explore the cuisine of Thailand!<\/p><\/div>\n

Do you love Thai food? The cuisine of Thailand is world famous, and for good reason. Learn 20 common Thai dishes<\/a> in this mouth-watering post. You can also join us on a “Culinary Tour of Thailand” in this short video:<\/p>\n