The Thai phrase 'ปรากฏว่า (praa-gòt wâa)' is used when something has become evident or a certain fact has come to light. Similar to the English expressions 'It appears that' or 'It turns out that', it is often used at the beginning of a sentence to present the result of some observation, investigation or realization. This term helps in conveying that the speaker has discovered something or realized a fact that might be surprising, unexpected, or significant in some way.