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(adj.) Completely relaxed, peaceful, and comfortable. Used when everything is going smoothly.

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Ordering Food Like a Local

How to ask for "not spicy" (Mai Phet) or order specific street food dishes.

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Numbers, asking prices, and polite negotiation phrases for night markets.

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