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Good morning, Nong. How are you this morning?

Good afternoon, Toy! Fine, thanks. And you?. Well, I just stayed at home, eating and watching TV. . Good morning, Nong. How are you this morning?. Very well. Thank you. How did you celebrate the New Year!. That sounds like a great fun!. Are you interested in Thai literature?.

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Good morning, Nong. How are you this morning?

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  1. Good afternoon, Toy! Fine, thanks. And you? Well, I just stayed at home, eating and watching TV. Good morning, Nong.How are you this morning? Very well. Thank you. How did you celebrate the New Year! That sounds like a great fun!

  2. Are you interested in Thai literature? Yes, I am. I enjoy reading Thai stories a lot.

  3. What stories do you know? I know many Isan folktales, such as Phadaeng Nang Ai and Kalaket.

  4. My favorite story is Phra Aphai Mani. It’s a great Thai literary work. I don’t know any folktales, but I’ve learned some stories from story books. What’s your favorite story?

  5. Firstly, it is written in Klon Paed, a typical form of Thai poetry. Can you tell me why the story is popular? Why do people enjoy reading it? Well, there are several reasons.

  6. Finally, a lot of sharp wits are used to present didactic instruction. Secondly, it is full of ethical principles and invaluable thoughts for readers. Thirdly, it has elements of fantasy that people enjoy.

  7. Could you tell me the story? I just can’t wait to listen now. Here’s how the story begins.

  8. My sons, make sure you learn something beneficial. King Suthat and his queen, Nang Prathum Kesorn ruled a city called Krung Rattana. They had two young and very handsome sons, Phra Aphai Mani and Sri Suvarn. We promise to do so, Father.

  9. How disappointing you both are!You are no longer my sons! The two princes were sent to acquire knowledge and skills from some great masters. Phra Aphai Mani decided to learn the art of playing the pipe, while Sri Suvarn chose to specialize in self-defense. Get out of my city at once and never let me see your faces again!

  10. That sounds so sad! I’m just about to cry! King Suthat was discontented with what his sons had learned. The king furiously drove them out of the palace. So the two brothers decided to set out into the wilderness. So am I!

  11. The two princes passed through fields, meadows, mountains and valleys, walking all day long and taking their rest at night. Finally, they reached the sea coast after over a month of their long exhausting journey. Sitting down and resting in the shade of a tree by the shore, they met three young Brahmins, Mora, Sanon, and Wichian. They became friends. The Brahmins asked why Phra Aphai Mani had learned to be a piper, failing to understand how this could be of any use. Phra Aphai Mani explained to them, saying “Music has many uses, and is like a gem that is worth a city's ransom.”

  12. If I keep playing my pipe, men and beasts, and even angels, who hear the melodious notes will forget their anger and become soothed and eventually lulled to sleep.

  13. To prove his words, he started to blow into the pipe. The three Brahmins soon fell fast asleep. It was not long before Sri Suvarn fell under the same spell. So Phra Aphai Mani sat alone, producing fascinating music as melodious strains flowed from his magic pipe. Now you know how powerful my music is, my dear friends!

  14. In an under-water cave nearby, there lived a mightygiantess of the sea, whose name was Phisua Samutr, or literally Ocean Butterfly. At that moment, she had come up to catch some fish for her supper. Is that the end of the story? What’s next? A long way to go!

  15. When she heard the music, she was unable to resist the spell. She tried to find out where the music came from. Seeing the handsome prince on the shore, she fell in love with him at first sight. With her mighty force, she picked him up in her hand. Then she plunged into the water and headed for her home. Oh, my dear! What a lovely human being you are! I am hungry, but how can I eat my husband to be?

  16. Is the prince really going to take the giantess as his wife? Well, you’ll have to wait and see! Anything can happen!

  17. Before we continue, let’s guess who says the following statements. Yes, let’s! I’m ready.

  18. A. King Suthat B. Phra Aphai Mani C. Sri Suvarn D. Nang Prathum Kesorn E. A resident of Rattana Choose one of the following.

  19. A. King Suthat B. Phra Aphai Mani C. Sri Suvarn D. Prathum Kesorn E. A resident of Rattana 1. The princes are adorable. I am so sorry to hear that they are gone. I don’t understand why His Majesty is so angry. I think any kind of knowledge can be very useful.”

  20. A. King Suthat B. Phra Aphai Mani C. Sri Suvarn D. Prathum Kesorn E. A resident of Rattana 2. My dear brother, don’t you feel so sad. We will depart from our home and live our own lives. With this magical pipe, I’m sure I can prevent anything that may harm you.

  21. A. King Suthat B. Phra Aphai Mani C. Sri Suvarn D. Prathum Kesorn E. A resident of Rattana 3.You disappointed me! From now on, you are no longer my sons. Get out of my sight and leave the city no later than tomorrow morning, or I’ll order the soldiers to torture you.

  22. A. King Suthat B. Phra Aphai Mani C. Sri Suvarn D. Prathum Kesorn E. A resident of Rattana 4. Although I have no knowledge of black magic, I’m sure I can take care of myself and my elder brother with my great skill of sword-fighting.”

  23. A. King Suthat B. Phra Aphai Mani C. Sri Suvarn D. Prathum Kesorn E. A resident of Rattana 5. Please calm down, my dear! Our sons are still young. How they live without us. Besides, I can’t imagine how I can live without them. I love them so much.”

  24. Aphai Mani tried to escape for many times. Driven beyond her patience, Phisua Samutr became angry and threatened to kill him, so he agreed to be her husband, under the condition that she would swear never to eat him. The giantess solemnly swore. So the defenseless prince took her as his wife. Phra Aphai Mani fainted. When he recovered, he found himself lying in a large cave. There was a beautiful young woman sitting beside him. He knew it was the giantess reduced in size and disguised as a woman. Phisua Samutr tried all her charms on the prince, but failed. defenseless prince took her as his wife. I wish I were the giantess!

  25. A year later, the ocean giantess gave birth to a son who looked like a normal human child. They named him Sin Samutr, meaning “Treasure of the Ocean.” When the child grew up, he was handsome like his father, and strong like his mother. I’m sure he looks just like me. Can you imagine how Sin Samutr looks?Would you like to draw a picture of the boy?

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