Ha Phuong Dao

Phuong is an English writer and a Creative Content Designer at The Thaiger. With a bachelor’s degree from RMIT University Australia in Professional Communication, Phuong is inspired to deliver articles, artworks, and communication plans to assist the brand’s growth. Alongside of work, she spends her time researching culture, history, and sustainability around the world.
  • LifestyleUntranslatable Thai words that carry more meaning than you think

    Untranslatable Thai words that carry more meaning than you think

    Ever stumbled across a Thai word that just doesn’t quite make sense in English? Thailand’s language is filled with beautiful, emotionally rich expressions that reflect the country’s culture, values, and daily life. These words are often untranslatable, not because English lacks vocabulary, but because the feeling behind the word is hard to pin down. Here are four Thai words you’ve…

  • Travel GuidesThailand’s Red Train: What to know about the SRT Royal Blossom

    Thailand’s Red Train: What to know about the SRT Royal Blossom

    If you’ve seen a sleek red train while gliding through TikTok or rolling past misty Thai hills, you’re not imagining it. That’s the SRT Royal Blossom, Thailand’s latest generation of long-distance trains, quickly becoming a travel favourite among explorers. With their deep red carriages that were refurbished from Japanese Hamanasu cars, reclining seats, air-conditioning, and luxurious interiors, these new trains…

  • LifestyleMeet Taro, the Thai store cat going viral for sleeping on the job

    Meet Taro, the Thai store cat going viral for sleeping on the job

    A white and orange cat named Taro has gone viral for his legendary nap poses inside a Thai convenience store. Whether he sprawled across crates, cash registers, or the store’s front counter, Taro naps wherever he pleases, and seemingly the internet can’t get enough! The chillest cat in the country Taro first snatched users’ attention on TikTok via the account…

  • LifestyleMeow Chicken Rice: Thai restaurant goes viral after Gundam anime shoutout

    Meow Chicken Rice: Thai restaurant goes viral after Gundam anime shoutout

    After the dish khao man gai (chicken rice) was name-dropped in episode 10 of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, curious fans in Japan began searching for it online. To their surprise, their search didn’t just lead to a recipe. And it led to a real Thai restaurant called Meow Chicken Rice in Saraburi. The restaurant’s name just so happens to match…

  • Digital MarketingThe future of marketing on the Apple Vision Pro

    The future of marketing on the Apple Vision Pro

    The 2023 Apple ‘One More Thing’ hit the US market earlier this month and created a craze on the internet. Despite its late entrance into the “virtual reality” space later than most (the company prefers “spatial computing“), Apple has consistently been at the forefront of high-end technology and setting new norms. With the introduction of the ground-breaking augmented reality (AR)…

  • Technology NewsHow the Apple Vision Pro will affect Thailand?

    How the Apple Vision Pro will affect Thailand?

    The much-loved tech legend Steve Jobs himself and the Apple team spent more than 16 years developing the Apple Vision Pro, unveiled on February 2, 2024, based on an iPod pattern concept. The device has gained recognition as Apple’s first foray into “Spatial Computing.” Despite its early success with many exceptional features that set Apple apart from opponents, the Apple…