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38: ของกินเล่น… เสน่ห์อาหารไทยที่เล่าผ่านคำ | Thai Snacks… Telling Thai Culture Through Food | Learn Thai Easy


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In this episode, we dig into the fun and flavorful world of ของกินเล่น — Thai snacks that aren’t full meals but are a big part of daily life.


From fried meatballs to fruity bites and sweet treats sold in front of schools, these snacks are everywhere — quick, cheap, and full of character.


You’ll learn:

• What ของกินเล่น really means (and why the word เล่น doesn’t mean “play” here)

• Popular street snacks like ลูกชิ้นทอด, ขนมโตเกียว, and ผลไม้รถเข็น

• Why Thai people snack so often — and how it fits into their lifestyle

• How snacks can connect people, not just fill stomachs


👀 As a Thai learner, you’ll gain:

• Everyday food vocabulary and common expressions

• Cultural insights into Thai eating habits and street food

• Useful phrases to use while shopping or snacking in Thailand


Whether you’re hungry or not, this episode shows you how Thai snacks feed more than just the appetite — they feed the culture too.

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