Thai proverb of the day: "It’s hard to get the cane out of the elephant’s mouth" Powerful life lessons on greed, human nature and attachment

9 June 2026, 10:33 pm

The Thai proverb 'Oi khao pak chang' illustrates how difficult it is to reverse situations once someone has benefited or become accustomed to them. This saying, comparing a sugarcane stick in an ...... Read More »

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