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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/Torley_ on 2025-04-22 17:12:38+00:00.

Original Title: TIL Thai names are long and complex because each family has a unique surname restricted by blood, and descriptive first names are believed to have spiritual advantages. In parallel, Thais also have short nicknames that are not derived from their legal names.