The phrase 'เรียกว่า (riâak wâa)' is used in Thai to indicate what a person, place, or thing is commonly referred to as. It can be translated to English as 'called' or 'known as'. It is placed after the subject and before the name or term that the subject is identified as. This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal settings. It can be applied to living things, non-living things, situations, events, or emotions.