'เพื่อเป็น (phʉ̂ʉa pen)' is a commonly used Thai phrase that denotes intention or purpose in doing something. It's typically used in sentences to explain the reason or rationale behind a certain action, with the objective of achieving a certain state or condition. It is closely analogous to the English phrases 'in order to be' or 'for the sake of being'. It can be used with a wide variety of verbs and adjectives to express diverse intentions.