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Differences in Some Thai Words Used by Men and Women Part 3: Third-Person Pronouns Third-person pronouns are used to refer to other people. The choice of pronoun often depends on the context, the level of familiarity, and the gender of the speaker or the person being referred to, making communication polite and natural. 1. Khao (/kʰǎw/, เขา) A third-person pronoun used to refer to people in general. Neutral, polite, and widely used. 2. Thoe (/tʰɤː/, เธอ) Used for women in the third person. Neutral, polite, and suitable for most situations. 3. Man (/mān/, มัน) Used for animals, objects, or people in a disrespectful way. Often conveys negative feelings or is used only among close friends. 4. Kae (/kɛː/, แก) Used for someone older or more senior. Commonly used in casual conversations and is informal. 5.Ai Nun (/ʔāj nán/, ไอ้นั่น) Used for men in the third person, usually in gossip. The tone and the speaker’s mood determine how strong or coarse it sounds. 6. Ee Nun (/ʔiː nán/, อีนั่น) Used to refer to women or ladyboys, usually in gossip. The tone and the speaker’s mood determine how harsh it sounds. 7.Nang (/nāːŋ/, นาง) Slang used by women or ladyboys to refer to others. Mostly used in casual or playful contexts 8. Nang (/nǎŋ/, นัง) Slang used by women or ladyboys to refer to others. Mostly used in casual or playful contexts 9. Nang Nun (/nāŋ nán/, นังนั่น) Used to refer to women, often in gossip or in a rude way. The tone and the speaker’s mood set how harsh it sounds. Thai third-person pronouns reflect gender, politeness, and social context. Some are neutral, while others are mainly used by women, men, or ladyboys, and some are informal or slang. Understanding these differences helps speakers use the right word for the person and situation.

English students, try this.

The day before Christmas, I went to a Christmas café in Shin-Okubo with my friends. The café was very famous, so there were many high school students and couples. Because of that, we had to wait in a long line for a long time. I felt very tired while waiting. However, when we finally entered the café, my feelings changed. Inside the café, there were many cute foods and beautiful Christmas decorations. The cakes and drinks were colorful and looked very nice. The decorations made me feel excited and happy. I really enjoyed the Christmas atmosphere there. Even though I was tired, I thought it was worth waiting. I want to visit the café again next year. On Christmas Day, I went to Costco with my university friends. We bought many kinds of food, such as pizza, chicken, and desserts. After shopping, we went to my friend’s house and had a Christmas party. We cooked and prepared a lot of food together, so the room was full of delicious smells. I ate a lot, and I became very full. We also wore Santa Claus and reindeer headbands. It made us feel more like Christmas. We took many pictures and talked a lot. I had a very fun and happy Christmas with my friends. It became a great memory for me.

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