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**Natashasuw** · 09-21-2012, 09:29 AM

Hi guys,

Was wondering what do most Thai say to their elder during Songkran. Cause last year I visited my girlfriend's house and saw they wai and said somethings in thai and her parents will then pour water over her head. Was really interesting. Could anyone explain to me.

Cheers.

**ErnestTU** · 09-21-2012, 11:03 AM

can say anthing like..good health, long live, good luck etc
but you can say sth nice and funny if that person has good sense of humour.

normally..we would say to the elderly sth like please stay long with us with good health or thank to them for everything.

**Zdmlscid** · 09-21-2012, 11:51 AM

Perhaps "Ai hee-ya! Goo gliat mueng!"

Just kidding!

I will ask my Thai friends what they say. Be back later!

**7kitthuptarill** · 09-21-2012, 02:58 PM

Simply :
Choke Dii Bii Mai
or
Bii Mai suk san wan bii mai kau hai pua aow so tuk tuk kon jong mii ah yud sud kang palang manyuen

That will bring you a warm smile and a thank you.

Edited: The second is how it would be said in a North-Eastern dialect.

**StincPriene** · 09-21-2012, 03:36 PM

I think that there are no certain phrases which the people say to their parents or elder people. Everybody just thanks the parents/elder people in his/her way of thanking and showing respect.
Nothing special like a prayer.

**DoctorDeryOne** · 09-21-2012, 06:01 PM

I thought this was a family forum.

**Jackson** · 09-21-2012, 06:03 PM

Up to you what you say!

In Thai, its called 'Hai oo-ai phorn' which translates to 'give a blessing'. Just say someting that resembles your blessing on a X'mas or b-day card.

Popular Thai style blessings are:

>Wish you the best in finding a rich handsome husband
>Wish you the best in finding a rich beautiful wife
>Wish you success in your job.
>Wish you win the lottery and are generous with your winnings
>Wish you the best of health
>Wish you get rid of that dog of yours that barks all night

**Natashasuw** · 09-21-2012, 07:03 PM

Cheer Stacker, can you please explain what it meant. Cause I don't want to be a fool saying it and does not really know what it mean during the Songkran period.

**7kitthuptarill** · 09-21-2012, 09:50 PM

Seeker!!! I can't believe you just done that!

OMG
LOL

**Natashasuw** · 09-22-2012, 12:10 AM

Hi stevesuphan,

This remake really made my day.

"Wish you get rid of that dog of yours that barks all night"

09-21-2012, 09:29 AM	#1
Natashasuw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	Songkran Hi guys, Was wondering what do most Thai say to their elder during Songkran. Cause last year I visited my girlfriend's house and saw they wai and said somethings in thai and her parents will then pour water over her head. Was really interesting. Could anyone explain to me. Cheers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 11:03 AM	#2
ErnestTU Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 543 Senior Member	can say anthing like..good health, long live, good luck etc but you can say sth nice and funny if that person has good sense of humour. normally..we would say to the elderly sth like please stay long with us with good health or thank to them for everything. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 11:51 AM	#3
Zdmlscid Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 384 Senior Member	Perhaps "Ai hee-ya! Goo gliat mueng!" Just kidding! I will ask my Thai friends what they say. Be back later! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
7kitthuptarill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Simply : Choke Dii Bii Mai or Bii Mai suk san wan bii mai kau hai pua aow so tuk tuk kon jong mii ah yud sud kang palang manyuen That will bring you a warm smile and a thank you. Edited: The second is how it would be said in a North-Eastern dialect. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 03:36 PM	#5
StincPriene Join Date Dec 2005 Posts 460 Senior Member	I think that there are no certain phrases which the people say to their parents or elder people. Everybody just thanks the parents/elder people in his/her way of thanking and showing respect. Nothing special like a prayer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 06:01 PM	#6
DoctorDeryOne Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	I thought this was a family forum. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 06:03 PM	#7
Jackson Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 530 Senior Member	Up to you what you say! In Thai, its called 'Hai oo-ai phorn' which translates to 'give a blessing'. Just say someting that resembles your blessing on a X'mas or b-day card. Popular Thai style blessings are: >Wish you the best in finding a rich handsome husband >Wish you the best in finding a rich beautiful wife >Wish you success in your job. >Wish you win the lottery and are generous with your winnings >Wish you the best of health >Wish you get rid of that dog of yours that barks all night Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 07:03 PM	#8
Natashasuw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	Cheer Stacker, can you please explain what it meant. Cause I don't want to be a fool saying it and does not really know what it mean during the Songkran period. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-21-2012, 09:50 PM	#9
7kitthuptarill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Seeker!!! I can't believe you just done that! OMG LOL Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-22-2012, 12:10 AM	#10
Natashasuw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 525 Senior Member	Hi stevesuphan, This remake really made my day. "Wish you get rid of that dog of yours that barks all night" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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