The Thai heart speaks
The Thai word "jai" means "heart". The word is often used in conversations between Thais and it is also a popular word in advertising campaigns. It is usually used as part of a sentence to represent "relationship" or "humanity".
Registering with a Thai relationship agency gives you a glimpse into a hidden world. The lady from the brokerage office had described Pim in the nicest terms. Pim, a Thai lady in her mid-40s is looking for a "mature gentleman".
The meaning of nam-jai
For a farang (westerner), Thai culture and the associated customs are sometimes difficult to understand. One of those customs is showing 'náam-jai' which literally means: “juice of the heart” or “abundance of the heart”. Both terms are synonymous with generosity in Thailand.
Cheap Charlie in Thailand
In this article some reflections from Khun Peter about the concept of 'Cheap Charlie'. The clash of cultures between the frugal Dutch and the Thai sometimes lead to mutual annoyance. Showing a 'jai dee' and your 'náam-jai' is more important to a Thai than being thrifty. Opposite thoughts, it makes you need to make good arrangements with your loved one. Otherwise you will soon not only be a good guy but also broke.
