As requested by @vijayadharshini1234 , here is a short glossary of Thai words used in the story for your reference... Thank you for your suggestion Nong... much appreciated!! :)
1. Phi – term of respect for someone older (gender neutral)
2. Lukchay(lu) – son
3. Waii – respectful gesture of greeting, mostly with folded hands and bowed head
4. Jing – really/true
5. Narak – cute
6. Ku sayaa – I promise
7. Shemai – right
8. Khap – yes/okay
9. Khopuna khap – thank you (polite)
10. Nong – term of respect for someone younger (gender neutral)
11. Yut – stop
12. Khopchai – thanks (informal)
13. Puen – friend (gender neutral)
14. Ai – a term used for an equal, usually by men
15. Phut – speak
16. Ter – beloved/honey
17. Khun – term of respect(Sir/Ma'am, also gender neutral)
18. Satt – stupid/asshole/idiot (several meanings, depending on the context)
19. Plaow – nothing
20. Faen – partner (can mean boyfriend or girlfriend, gender neutral)
21. Chai – yes/okay
22. Sabaidee – I am fine
23. Sadhu – Buddhist chant equivalent to Amen
24. Shivit phom – my life
25. Khitteung – missing
26. Rak – love
27. Chep – hurt/hit
28. Phaw – father
29. Mae – mother
30. Hiew – hungry
31. Maak – a lot
32. Keid alai khun? – what happened?
33. Shia – shit
34. Khein – shy
35. Maai – no
36. Miaayi – not
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