Chapter 19: Lost
[1] Angkor is a Thai action fantasy TV-drama. One of its memorable scenes features a character grilling chicken in a forest.
[2] In Thailand it’s customary to apologize or ask permission from the spirit of a tree before doing something that might be disrespectful—like peeing on it.
[3] Nang Nak (1999) is a supernatural horror film based on Mae Nak Phra Khanong, a well-known Thai ghost story.
[4] The song’s name is Wan Wai (Shaken) by Bodyslam, a famous Thai rock band.
Chapter 20: Worried
[5] สัมภเวสี (Sampawesi): wandering spirits who haven’t yet entered the cycle of rebirth.
[6] เจ้าป่าเจ้าเขา (Chao pa chao khao): guardian spirits believed to reside in nature.
[7] Referencing a fake chant/song from the comedy movie Luang Phi Theng 3.
[8] Thai funerals are usually held in Buddhist temples.
[9] สะเดาะเคราะห์ (Sa dor Kror): a ceremony believed to alleviate misfortune resulting from bad karma
[10] หลวงพ่อ (Luang Por): a way to refer to an older male monk around the age of one’s parents
[11] Khao Yai National Park, one of Thailand’s largest national parks.
[12] Lyrics to ผัวมา (Pua Ma) by Kung Supaporn.
[13] เสือสมิง (Suea Saming): an evil spirit in Thai folklore that takes the form of a large tiger, but can transform into a human to trick and eat people.
[14] Lyrics to พักก่อน (Stop!) by MILLI.
[15] เจ้าที่ (Chao ti): Protector spirits in Thai folklore, believed to watch over specific places.
Chapter 21: Waver
[16] Every morning at 8 A.M., the Thai flag is raised, accompanied by the national anthem. It is customary to stop and stand at attention for this.
[17] Monkey Banquet: An annual festival in the Lopburi province where locals leave out a banquet of fruit for wild monkeys to eat.
Chapter 22: Bewildered
[18] Referring to a traditional Thai woven mat, often made with rattan reed.
Chapter 24: Overthinking
[19] The Prince (or Duen in Thai, which means the moon) and the Princess (or Dao in Thai, which means the star) are similar to the Homecoming King and Queen in US college and high school.
[20] The song’s name is ดี๊ดี (UNEXPECTED) by JAYLERRxPARIS.
Chapter 25: Unstoppable
[21] People in Thailand use bidets. The most common type is a hose and nozzle, as depicted here.
[22] Fom the K-Pop song I Am the Best by 2NE1. Madam Yok is just using this lyric as a sassy interjection—it doesn’t have much to do with what she’s talking about.
[23] Territorial Defense (Ror Dor) is a program for all eligible Thai males, usually completed during high school, as an alternative to military service conscription. They act as a reserve for the military in times of war or crisis.
[24] Lyrics to ธารารัตน์ (Thararat) by Youngohm, with the name changed to Pachara (Porsche’s given name).
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[25] Song lyrics: 14 อีกครั้ง (14 Again) by Sek Loso.
[26] Siam boy/girl: slang referring to upper middle-class teenagers and young adults who frequent the Siam shopping district in central Bangkok.