Credit photo : Flickr by Madeline Snow March 13th marks the 15th iteration of Annual National Thai Elephant Day (วันช้างไทย) – The Secretariat of The Prime Minister appointed this date since 1998 to attract attention to Thailand’s national symbol. The National Elephant Day is not a holiday in Thailand. I don’t think a lot of people of the nation realize such a day … [Read more...] about National Thai Elephant Day
VIDEO Lesson 16 : Verb to Want & Placing Order
This lesson I would like to talk about a very basic verb but important that is often mistakenly used, verb to "want" = อยาก [yàak] The reason that makes many people confused when using this word is that in English you can say I want 'something' [ verb to want + object], but in Thai language VERB to WANT can only be followed by VERB only!! not a noun. For … [Read more...] about VIDEO Lesson 16 : Verb to Want & Placing Order
VIDEO: Thai Slang – We Are of the Same Mind
Dialogue from the video: Mod: เชิญค่ะ chern kâ (Please come in.) Pear: ใส่ชุดสีเดียวกัน sài chút sǐi diao-gan (We're wearing the same color dress.) Mod & Pear: ใจตรงกัน jai dtrong gan (We are of the same mind.) Pear: ชั้นมีอะไรมาอวด chán mii à-rai maa ùat (I have something to show you.) Mod: ชั้นก็มีอะไรจะอวด chán gâw mii à-rai jà ùat (I also have something … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Thai Slang – We Are of the Same Mind
Or Tor Kor Market – The Best Fresh Market in Thailand
Last weekend I had a memorable Thai dinner at Nahm (The only Thai restaurant that was awarded the World's 50 Best Restaurants), I read his interview and learned that he got his ingredients from Bangkok's Or Tor Kor market near the famous Chatuchak weekend market. I have been to Chatuchak hundreds of time, but I have never made my way to Or Tor Kor. Big mistake! so today after … [Read more...] about Or Tor Kor Market – The Best Fresh Market in Thailand
20 Thai Words Most Commonly Misspelled
(Photo credit: Kapook.com) I put the pronunciation and the meaning of each word here: I often misspell "email" and "ice-cream". What about you? :) … [Read more...] about 20 Thai Words Most Commonly Misspelled
Exotic Thai Food: Spicy Raw Ant Eggs Salad
I am from Southern Thailand, but I love to eat Isan food (Northeastern Thai food), I believe all Thai do. Northeastern Thai street vendors or restaurants are in every corner of Thailand. The food of Isan is very hot and flavored with pungent herbs and seasonings. The common Isan dishes you perhaps have tried or heard of are ส้มตำ Som Tam (Shredded green papaya, tomatoes, hot … [Read more...] about Exotic Thai Food: Spicy Raw Ant Eggs Salad
Nahm : The Only Thai Restaurant in Top 50 Restaurants in the World
I had a couple of guests from abroad who have never had Thai food before though they have traveled to Thailand more than five times. This year, I persuaded them to explore Thai cuisine successfully. I was thinking where would be the BEST place for my guests and Nahm was my choice. I heard its’ reputation for a long time, but didn’t have a chance to visit myself so this was … [Read more...] about Nahm : The Only Thai Restaurant in Top 50 Restaurants in the World
VIDEO: Thai Love Phrases
1. รักแรกพบ /rák râek pób/ Love at first sight รัก /rák/ love แรก /râek/ first พบ /pób/ meet (formal term) , in spoken Thai we use the word เจอ /jer/ 2. รักแท้ /rák táe/ แท้ /táe/ real, authentic ผม/ฉันอยากเจอรักแท้ pŏm/chán yàak jer rák táe (I want to find true love.) ผมผม/ฉันกำลังตามหารักแท้ pŏm/chán gam-lang dtaam hăa rák … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Thai Love Phrases
VIDEO: Confusing Word “How”
Question Word "How" in Thai: As I mentioned at the beginning, there are three different words for the question “how?” in Thai language. It denpends on what you are asking for. [1] ยังไง yang ngai It is used to ask for ‘how to do something’ or aksing for means or method. The pattern for this question is do something + yang ngai … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Confusing Word “How”
My Top 5 Most Romantic Restaurants in Bangkok
Bangkok may not be in the list of the most romantic places in the world, but there sure are a few spots that are suitable for your romantic moment with your special date. Here is the list of options to help you get the sweetest time: Red Sky: On special occasion, I like to dine under the stars. Red Sky is the rooftop bar on 55th floor of Centara Grand at Central World … [Read more...] about My Top 5 Most Romantic Restaurants in Bangkok
4 Days in Chiang Mai Diary
I am taking a mini holiday in Chiang Mai for four days. (In case you haven't heard of Chiang Mai, it is a culturally and historically interesting city in Northern Thailand. It is surrounded by mountains and lush countryside) I have been here a couple of times before, but didn't have a chance to explore much. This time I am quite excited to experience this lovely in depth a … [Read more...] about 4 Days in Chiang Mai Diary
VIDEO : Understand Thai verb ‘to be’
I always say that if you want to speak Thai correctly, one of the first things you should learn is "Thai verb to be" because it is different from English. Thai uses several different verbs to translate English 'is/am/are', 'was/were'. The most important are เป็น [bpen] , อยู่ [yùu] and คือ [kue] 1. เป็น [bpen] A must know rule for เป็น [bpen] is "it is always followed … [Read more...] about VIDEO : Understand Thai verb ‘to be’
Paradise Found at The Surin Islands
I am a beach person and I like to be by the sea and explore islands. I have been to several beach destinations in Thailand; Koh Chang in Trat, Koh Samet Rayong, Koh Lan in Pattaya, Koh Si Chang in Chonburi , Koh Tao, Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Samui in Suratthani, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta in Krabi, Koh Similan in Pang Nga. I enjoyed all these islands for their beautiful beaches … [Read more...] about Paradise Found at The Surin Islands
VIDEO: Giving Christmas & New Year Wishes Like a Thai
It has been a very positive year and we want to thank you all for the wonderful support and helpful ideas throughout the year. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas & New Year and welcome everyone to continue the efforts to learn more Thai in the new year. We hope you enjoy the festive video below, showing you how to wish your loved ones Merry Christmas and Happy New … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Giving Christmas & New Year Wishes Like a Thai
VIDEO: 70 Basic Thai Lessons for Beginners
Sawatdee ka Thai language learners, Are you starting to learn Thai from scratch? These 70 Basic Thai lessons will help you get started and build the strong foundation in Thai language. But if trying to improve your Thai by yourself alone doesn't take you to your language goal. Learning in a group is far more effective than studying alone. Also 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 (𝐈 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭, 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭) … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 70 Basic Thai Lessons for Beginners
Awesome Jump Shot Photos
Did you know that Thai people always do "the jump shot"?. It’s exactly what it sounds like, you jump in the air and get someone else to take a photo of you looking fabulously awesome and happy. Here are some of my Jump Shot photos: This is in Phu Kradueng National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูกระดึง) Beach group jump shot is a must! … [Read more...] about Awesome Jump Shot Photos
Thai National Anthem เพลงชาติไทย
Thai National Anthem เพลงชาติไทย /pleeng châad tai/ In Thailand, you will hear the Thai national anthem played every day at 8am and 6pm. Every TV and radio station plays it, and it will be played over government building speaker systems, at the sky train and underground in Bangkok, bus stations, in parks and in most other public places. Thai schools also play the national … [Read more...] about Thai National Anthem เพลงชาติไทย
Loi Kratong Song Lyrics
This week is the week of Loy Krathong day, this year it falls on Nov 17th, 2013. (If you are not sure what this festival is, click here to learn more about it) I have been hearing the Loy Krathong song everywhere I go and also in the local TV. It is kind of catchy so I have this song playing in my head over and over. In case you would like to sing along, here are the … [Read more...] about Loi Kratong Song Lyrics
VIDEO: Going to the Movies
This lesson we are taking you to a cinema in Bangkok. You will learn words and expressions related to watching movies. Hope you will enjoy this lesson as much as we enjoyed making it for you. : ) แกอยากดูหนังมั้ย? gae yak duu năng mái? Do you want to watch a movie? แกอยากดูเรื่องไรอ่ะ? gae yàak duu rûeng rai … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Going to the Movies
Thai Expression of the Day : Peanut Eyes
The other day my friend said she admired a Thai singer so much because he was so charming and handsome, then the other friend expressed her disagreement and called her “ตาถั่ว dtaa-tùa”! I was laughing at them and thought I had to write about this interesting expression. “ตาถั่ว dtaa-tùa” peanut eyes is Thai expression used in two different situations; ตา /dtaa/ means … [Read more...] about Thai Expression of the Day : Peanut Eyes