Im trying to figure out the exact meaning of woon-wai (sorry about spelling, no idea), if anyone can help please.

I've used it when im trying to describe something that is a bit crazy and confusing (ie: recently used it when describing the market at Burma). But, I cant find a clear definition of its meaning.

Also, would it fit to use it for something like "crazy world/life"? Something like: "Donee Krungthep woon-wai"...? (Or is there a separate or more suitable word for "crazy world/life"?)

Thanks!

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http://www.thai-language.com/id/149374

I've heard Thais use the word Wun-Wai when talking about the current political situation in Thailand.

Edited September 16, 200817 yr by katana

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http://www.thai-language.com/id/149374

I've heard Thais use the word Wun-Wai when talking about the current political situation in Thailand.

I would agree current politic is woon waai.

I used it when my niece & nephew come over. They would not sit still, or leave me alone. They woon waai jing jing.

There's an intersection in Udon commonly known as ha yahk woon wai.........5-way intersection. If you're coming off one of the side branches of the intersection, your reaction will likely be "what a crazy intersection"

tnx. Especially for the example sentences.

Particularly thank you for that link katana. I always try thai-language.com first, as well as my dict, but unless I can think of the right way it is spelled, i sometimes come up with zero results. Even if i try different spelling versions. I never thought to look it up as: วุ่นวาย woon waay or Royal Thai General System wunwai.

Tnx again.