Something I've always been curious about...
Why are Chi-Thai (Chinese-Thai) last names so long compared to Thai-Thai names? I've been told Chi-Thai names are generally longer.
Some examples of Chi-Thai origin last names...
- Hiranyawongkul
- Shinawatra
- Vejjajiva
- Chotichanapibal
Then you get Thai last names, which are really short like, "Bunnag".
Is there any explanation behind this?