A type of fern named prong, sounds exactly like plong, meaning “to dispose of”. This type of ferns is often used to decorate coffins. Similarities in sound of pronunciation of various words govern some of the superstitions and believe. Thai population, in general, has difficulties in pronouncing “Rs”, “Vs” and a tendency of dropping “Ss” and sometimes the entire last syllables of words. There! one would have fun deciphering conversations at times! I did!