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เทศกาล

thetsakan

Festival

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Definition

A special time of celebration.

Example

เทศกาลลอยกระทงสวยงามมาก

The Loy Krathong festival is very beautiful.

Etymology

The word 'เทศกาล' (thetsakan) comes from the Pali 'เทศ' (thet, meaning 'to declare') and 'กาล' (kan, meaning 'time'). It refers to public celebrations and reflects the rich tradition of festivals in Thai culture.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in both formal and informal settings, 'เทศกาล' commonly appears in discussions of cultural events and is understood throughout Thailand.

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