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The most common way to express sadness or feeling down in Thai. Used to describe temporary emotional states like feeling blue after bad news, missing someone, or disappointment. Can describe people, situations, or atmospheres. Often softened with นิดหน่อย (a little bit) in polite conversation to avoid seeming overly dramatic.
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