Where did the curse word "idiot" come from? How did it become a curse word?
The curse word "hia" is one of the most widely used swear words in Thai and has become a negative word when used in society to express dissatisfaction, disgust or swearing when angry. Originally, "hia" was just the name of a monitor lizard (Varanus salvator), which is a common animal in Southeast Asia and has been known in Thailand for a long time. The interesting question is, why did the word "hia" become a swear word in Thai society? In this article, we will explore the origin of the use of the word "hia" in the context of a curse word, referring to Thai cultural studies and records. สล็อต