Thai Numbers Both Thai and Arabic numbers are in common everyday use. This video shows the pronunciation of number 0 - 10: Numbers 12-19 are formed regularly using sìp + UNIT ** Eleven is irregular, using èt instead of nùeng 11 sìp èt 12 sìp sŏng 13 sìp săam Multiples of 10 up to 90 use sìp (‘ten’) as a suffix and are regular … [Read more...] about Thai numbers
Archives for July 2012
Learn Thai – planning a date
Sawatdee ka, This lesson we will learn how to plan a date. Before you go on a date there should be some planning, right? so we would need to ask for a suggestion. The key pattern is: Wh- question + "dii" ดี ? When you put the word "dii" ดี after a question, it conveys the meaning of asking for a suggestion or advice. ทำอะไรดี tam à-rai dii? What shall we … [Read more...] about Learn Thai – planning a date
Learn Thai from Thai ad
Sawatdee ka, I have made a lesson from Thai ad before here and here. Now I have my new favorite Thai ad that I laugh every time I watch it. There are only two sentences said in this ad which are: 1. หกโมงแล้ว [hòk moong láew] meaning 'it's 6 p.m. already' … [Read more...] about Learn Thai from Thai ad
Graduation ceremony in Thailand
Sawatdee ka, Yesterday my little brother Mink, who you saw in my several videos graduated from Law Faculty of Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. My family, my relatives and I went to congratulate him and I would like to share some photos to show what the Thai graduation is like. For Government universities the graduates will be given the diplomas by the HRH … [Read more...] about Graduation ceremony in Thailand
Learn Thai – particle เลย [leoi]
There are several usage of the particle 'leoi' 1. เลย [leoi] is a particle used when you tell someone to do something immediately. In English it would be 'go ahead' For example: กินเลย [gin leoi] in English it would be 'please go ahead and eat now' ไปเลย [bpai leoi] in English it would be 'go ahead' ทำเลย [tam leoi] in English it would be ''go ahead and do it now' … [Read more...] about Learn Thai – particle เลย [leoi]
ข้าวหลาม Khao Lam (Sticky rice in bamboo)
Sawatdee ka, You all know that Thai people eat rice as a main dish, we have a lot of rice dishes. Did you know that we also eat rice from the bamboo? My parents came to visit me and they bought me Khao Lam (ข้าวหลาม: kâao lăam) which is actually a Thai dessert. Khao Lam is sticky rice mixed with coconut milk and black beans with a little bit of sugar and salt squished … [Read more...] about ข้าวหลาม Khao Lam (Sticky rice in bamboo)
Fishing in Bangkok Thailand
Sawatdee ka, If you have plenty of time and run out of ideas what to do in Bangkok, fishing would be another fun activity you can do. My friends brought me to "Bung Samran Fishing Park" (บึงสำราญ) for the first time in 2009. I wouldn't have thought there would be a great fishing venue hidden away from the hustle of Bangkok. … [Read more...] about Fishing in Bangkok Thailand
VIDEO: Shopping like a Thai
Sawatdee ka, I think when you visit Thailand the activity you cannot miss is shopping, am I right? and we know that the prices seem to be higher for tourists. Let's learn how to negotiate the price, or suggest the price. This video shows you how we do exactly that. Key phrases: Asking for the price : อันนี้เท่าไหร่ [an-níi tâo-rài?] * The word อัน … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Shopping like a Thai
Ayothaya Floating Market ตลาดน้ำอโยธยา
My family and I visited Ayutthaya since I was 10 years old, and most often we made a trip to the historical park. I still visit this historical town from time to time because it is only an hour away from Bangkok. The other day I saw my friends' photos of the floating market so I decided to check it out myself. The market is called Ayothaya (อโยธยา) which is the old name of … [Read more...] about Ayothaya Floating Market ตลาดน้ำอโยธยา
Thai Iced Tea Recipe
I love to drink Thai iced tea or what Thai people call it "Chaa Yen" (ชาเย็น). It has a unique flavor, creamy and sweet with rich aroma. My mom came to visit me last week so I asked her to teach me how to make it. It is actually very easy! Let's have a look at the ingredients and equipment: 1. 2 cups water (0.5 liter) 2. 50 grams black Thai tea (My mom … [Read more...] about Thai Iced Tea Recipe