Many Thai Language learners understand that the word "should" in Thai is "ควร /kuan/" and they apply the word ควร /kuan/ in all situations when they need the word "should". In fact, Thai people say the word "should" differently depending on the context. [1] ควร /kuan/ means "should" to make suggestion to someone or telling someone has obligation to do … [Read more...] about VIDEO: How to Ask for Advice in Thai
VIDEO: Forming Basic Thai Sentences
The Thai language is like Legos. If you want to build a solid structure, you need to put down the first few blocks in the right place. That’s why learning basic Thai sentences is so important! You need to know the basics before you can build a beautiful castle with your words. In this lesson, you will learn three fundamental rules of forming basic Thai sentences … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Forming Basic Thai Sentences
VIDEO: Expand Your Thai Vocabulary – 30 Vegetable Words
I did a grocery shopping and bought a lot of vegetables, so I would like to show you vegetables that we usually eat in Thailand and Expand Your Thai vocabulary bank as well. I hope you find this lesson useful. พริกยักษ์ /prík yák/ Bell peppers ฟักทอง /fák tawng/ Pumpkin มันม่วง /man mûang/ Sweet potato กะหล่ำปลีม่วง /gà-làm bplii mûang/ Red cabbage กะหล่ำปลี … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Expand Your Thai Vocabulary – 30 Vegetable Words
Koh Tao (เกาะเต่า Turtle Island)
Koh Tao [เกาะเต่า] or Turtle island is a small island in Thailand located near the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It is located 45 kms north of Samui island in Surat Thani province and 40 kms east of Chumphon province. Koh Tao was once a detention place for political prisoners, but today it is one of Southern Thailand's true tropical island escapes and scuba diving … [Read more...] about Koh Tao (เกาะเต่า Turtle Island)
5 Ways to Say “YES” in Thai Language
One of the first things you should do when you start learning Thai is to understand how to form Yes/ No questions and learn how to give the correct "YES" or "NO" answer. Many students understand that "ใช่ /châi/" is used for answering "YES" to every question which is WRONG. In this lesson, I am going to explain how to answer "yes" and "no" to basic Yes/No questions. To be able … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Say “YES” in Thai Language
Read Thai – Lesson 2
I gave you tips on how to start reading Thai in lesson 1 previously. Now in this lesson, you will be able to read your first 10 Thai words in under 20 minutes! These are the steps I show you in this video: Learn the first 5 Thai vowels Learn the first tone rule Learn to read your first 10 Thai words Learn the meanings of the words Below are the 10 Thai … [Read more...] about Read Thai – Lesson 2
Intermediate Thai : Usage of ที่ /tîi/
The word ที่ /tîi/ is used almost everywhere. It is understandable you might be confused when to use this word exactly. Today teacher Pear helps you clear up the confusion you may have. USAHE 1: DESCRIBE A NOUN When we want to describe nouns , ที่ /tîi/ is used as a pronoun meaning ‘that, who, which, … [Read more...] about Intermediate Thai : Usage of ที่ /tîi/
VIDEO: How to Start Reading Thai
In this lesson I'm teaching you to start reading Thai like the way I learned at school. Learn the Thai vowels here: https://bit.ly/3tQClUA Why should you learn to read Thai? 1. Master the Real Sounds of Thai The biggest advantage you get when you can read Thai is you will be able master your Thai pronunciation. Roman alphabet based languages don’t cover all the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: How to Start Reading Thai
VIDEO: Fix Your Thai Mistakes : “กัน /gan/” VS “ด้วยกัน /dûai gan/”
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the everyday useful Thai word "กัน /gan/" The common usages of กัน /gan/ that are used in everyday life are: 1.กัน /gan/ 2.ด้วยกัน /dûai gan/ 3.เหมือนกัน / mŭean gan/ 1. กัน /gan/ is used by itself in two situations: [1] กัน/gan/ means "each other". We use this structure : Plural subject + VERB + กัน/gan/ Examples: เจอกัน … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Fix Your Thai Mistakes : “กัน /gan/” VS “ด้วยกัน /dûai gan/”
Weekend in Koh Pangan
When talking about Koh Pangan (เกาะพะงัน), most people think of a destination only for backpackers and young people enjoying the Full Moon Party on Had Rin every month. This was the main reason I never really had the urge to visit the island before. After visiting Koh Pangan last weekend for the first time, I realised I have misjudged the atrraction of the island. Koh Pangan is … [Read more...] about Weekend in Koh Pangan
SPEAK NATURAL THAI – How to Say【Thank You For】
I am sure you know "thank you" in Thai. Did you know how to say "THANK YOU FOR..." in both casual and formal situations properly like a native speaker? In this lesson, you will learn to thank someone for something or doing something in real Thai language. OPTION 1: Casual Way ขอบคุณ /kàwp kun/ + ที่/ tîi /+ verb Examples: ขอบคุณที่มา /kàwp kun tîi … [Read more...] about SPEAK NATURAL THAI – How to Say【Thank You For】
Thai for Everyday Life – Expand Your Thai Vocabulary & Grammar & Listening
A great way to remember new Thai words is to use them in your daily life. Join my barbecue cooking and learn some Thai. You will learn many new Thai words, grammar as well as reading in this lesson. How many new words have you learned from this lesson? Please let me know in the comments. :) YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: 60 Thai Words & Phrases for Your Morning Routines 50 … [Read more...] about Thai for Everyday Life – Expand Your Thai Vocabulary & Grammar & Listening
Thai for Everyday Life: Three Ways to Use “แล้ว /láew/”
If you are familiar with Thai language, you definitely hear the word "แล้ว /láew/" often. Have you ever wondered why sometimes you hear it in the beginning of the sentence, but many times it is added at the end or even in the middle? Because there are three different ways to use "แล้ว /láew/". Let's go through all of them today. แล้ว /láew/ means "already" Structure: a … [Read more...] about Thai for Everyday Life: Three Ways to Use “แล้ว /láew/”
10 Useful Phrases for Thai New Year
Thai New Year is here! Although there is no water fight as usual this year, Thai people still celebrate this holiday with their families and loved ones. Songkran is also the period when road accidents are occurring at the highest rate and this period between 9th – 15th April is referred by the police as the ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ of the New Year. Most accidents are … [Read more...] about 10 Useful Phrases for Thai New Year
Speak Natural Thai: Usage of “เลย /leoi/”
The word เลย /loei/ has various meanings in Thai and is used differently depending on the context of the sentence. Today we’ll learn about its meanings and how you can use them in sentences and everyday conversations. เลย /leoi/ is used as a verb for "to pass", "go beyond" Example1: เลยเซเว่นนิดนึง จะเห็นบ้านชั้นอยู่ทางขวา /leoi se-wên nít-nueng, jà hĕn bâan chán … [Read more...] about Speak Natural Thai: Usage of “เลย /leoi/”
10 Thai Phrases ONLY THAIS Use | ***HOW THAI ARE YOU?***
These are ten very Thai phrases, they are used in daily conversations. If you would like to sound a little more Thai, you are welcome to use them. No have = don't have Actual Thai term: ไม่มี /mâi mii/ Same same but different. = similar Actual Thai term: คล้าย /kláai/ They look similar พวกเขาหน้าคล้ายกัน /pûak káo nâa kláai gan/ … [Read more...] about 10 Thai Phrases ONLY THAIS Use | ***HOW THAI ARE YOU?***
Step Up Your Thai Grammar: The Must-Know Thai Word “ไว้ wái”
The word ไว้/wái/ is hard to translate because there is no equivalent in English. Thai people add the word ไว้/wái/ AFTER a verb of action, or verb phrase, to convey the idea that the action is being done for future use or reference. It implies the meaning of "FOR LATER". The structure is Verb + ไว้/wái/ Example 1: แม่ทำของโปรดไว้ให้แล้ว /mâe tam kăwng bpròod wái hâi … [Read more...] about Step Up Your Thai Grammar: The Must-Know Thai Word “ไว้ wái”
VIDEO: The Most Important Thai Word “ก็ /gâw/”
The word "ก็ gâw" is one of the most commonly used words in spoken Thai.If you listen to a Thai talking you will probably hear a few "ก็ gâw" in one conversation. If you want speak like a Thai , you must understand this tiny but crucial word. It is arguably the most ambiguous word in the Thai language. Did you know that this tiny little word has staggering 33 meanings and … [Read more...] about VIDEO: The Most Important Thai Word “ก็ /gâw/”
VIDEO: Correct Your Thai – ไป/bpai/ or มา/maa/
Are you confused when to use the words ไป/bpai/ or มา/maa/ ? Do you wonder why sometimes they are both in the same sentence. Watch this video til the end to clear up any confusions you may have. The basic words ไป/bpai/ which means “to go” and มา/maa/ which means “to come” are used all the time in everyday life. HOWEVER besides this usual meaning, both words are used as … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Correct Your Thai – ไป/bpai/ or มา/maa/
5 Isan Thai Words You Should Learn
อีสาน Isaan is the name given to the North-Eastern region of Thailand, approximately one third of Thailand’s land area. You maybe wondering why you should bother going to the trouble to learn some Isaan dialect. Surely learning Thai is quite enough without having to learn an extra language. Well, as a visitor to Thailand or expat living here, it is very likely that you will … [Read more...] about 5 Isan Thai Words You Should Learn