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00:00Next station, Na Na.

00:02Ever noticed how the BTS announcement for Na Na station gets a chuckle from the non-Thai

00:08passengers?

00:09Today, let's unpack the humor.

00:11In Thailand, Na Na honors Lake Na Na, a Thai-Indian politician and real estate mogul who developed

00:17a vibrant Na Na area, now known for its nightlife and entertainment similar to Patpong or Sai

00:23Cowboy.

00:24But for international visitors, Na Na means something different.

00:27In Spanish, it's grandma, and English speakers think of their nana or granny.

00:32In Chinese, it sounds like na na, meaning where where, giving it a playful guess where

00:37we are going, why?

00:38Some even say it reminds them of humming, making it sound more like a song than a station.

00:46So next time you're here, whether you're visiting your grandma or just na na, enjoy

00:51the smile it brings.