Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Thai childhood warnings explained
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As kids, many Thais heard strange warnings from adults. Like “Don’t point at a rainbow, or you’ll lose a finger!” But this was only one of many old Thai taboos. From not cutting nails at night to avoiding certain habits after sunset, these beliefs were often more than just superstition. Behind the scary stories were hidden lessons about safety, discipline, and everyday life.
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#กุศโลบาย #ThaiBelief #ความเชื่อโบราณ
Thai childhood warnings explained
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As kids, many Thais heard strange warnings from adults. Like “Don’t point at a rainbow, or you’ll lose a finger!” But this was only one of many old Thai taboos. From not cutting nails at night to avoiding certain habits after sunset, these beliefs were often more than just superstition. Behind the scary stories were hidden lessons about safety, discipline, and everyday life.
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#กุศโลบาย #ThaiBelief #ความเชื่อโบราณ
![Failure to secure Deep South | The Disclosed EP.18
A coordinated wave of 51 simultaneous attacks across the Deep South of Thailand exposes a decades-long crisis that has cost nearly half a trillion baht.
This week on The Disclosed, we investigate the root causes, unhealed historical wounds, and why state security strategies continue to fail.
👉 The Incident: 51 simultaneous attacks and over 75 violent incidents across Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
👉 The Cost: Over half a trillion baht funnelled into a security-first approach with no lasting peace.
👉 The Roots: Examining historical trauma, the BRN insurgency, and why integration failed in the south.
🔎 Reported by @Tameryn.sh
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[00:01] - Introduction: Overview of the widespread violent incidents in the Deep South of Thailand and addressing safety perceptions for travelers.
[00:50] - Coordinated Attack on August 22, 2026: Summary of the coordinated arson, bombings, sabotage, and terrorization across Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat.
[02:14] - Who Behind the Attacks?: Explanation of the underground network structure of the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) and its tactical wing (RKK).
[03:12] - Ideology of Separatism: Discussion on Pattani nationalism, historical roots, and how identity and religion are weaponized.
[04:09] - Why the Deep South Failed to Integrate: Comparison between the North/Northeast and the Deep South regarding historical integration, ethnic identity, and forced assimilation policies.
[05:37] - The Financial Cost of the Conflict: Overview of the massive state budget allocated to the region and why security-first spending failed to achieve peace.
[07:05] - Historical Trauma & Major Tragedies: Key historical events in 2004 (Krue Se Mosque crisis and Tak Bai tragedy) that deepened distrust toward the state.
[08:54] - Peace Dialogues & Roadblocks: History of peace talks starting from 2013 and why peace negotiations frequently stall.
[09:51] - Conclusion & Key Takeaways: Final thoughts on moving away from a security-first mindset toward political inclusion, cultural respect, and justice.
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