VanderKarbargenbok (formerly Emmy)
Who doesn't remember “Bint”, the booklet from the required reading list that is distinguished by its conciseness and surprising readability? Teacher De Bree's strictness is reflected in my own experience when registering my daughter Emmy for ballet in Pattaya. However, the list of names I received exceeded all expectations with names like Cartoons and Car fuse.
Thai names are euphonious and often very long
All Thais have an official first and last name and a nickname. My landlady is called Wandee Phornsirichaiwatana, former prime minister Yingluck is nicknamed poe. What do all those names mean?
Thai nicknames: funny and unflattering
Every Thai has a nickname. These often have something to do with appearance and are sometimes anything but flattering. Nicknames are mainly used in domestic circles and in the family. But Thai women also use a nickname in the office.
Thai names, the history of origin
The names of the Thai are, as in Europe, built up by an individual first name and followed by the family name. In Thailand, using the family name was not customary and was not legally prescribed until 1913.
Top 10 most popular Thai nicknames
Most Thais are given a nickname shortly after birth. Usually this name is also used in daily life.
Reader's question: Thai child names and nicknames in the Netherlands
I have something that I would like to hear your opinion or experience about. The IND recently granted an MVV to my partner's children. We will soon be going to Thailand to bring the children to the Netherlands and now we are faced with the following: What to do with the call names of the children?
Reader question: Which farang got a nickname from Thai?
Who as Farang has a nickname, call sign, just like the Thai abbreviate their name or have been given another short call sign?