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.
  • LifestyleWhy Thailand is obsessed with Labubus

    Why Thailand is obsessed with Labubus

    If you’ve been wondering why everyone in Bangkok is dangling strange little dolls from their designer bags, meet Labubu and Cry Baby, Thailand’s latest pop culture obsessions. Labubu, a mischievous elf with pointy ears, serrated teeth, and wild hair, was created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung in 2015. Inspired by Nordic mythology, Labubu first appeared in The Monsters’ story…

  • 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…