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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?***

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”

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/”

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

Over the past 10 years a Thai language teacher, we have noticed that our students, especially beginners often misuse a few Thai words in daily life. Today we put together a list of those 10 commonly misused words for you and suggest BETTER ways to say them.   Use ก็ดี /gâw dii/ instead of สบายๆ /sà-baai sà-baai/ Use เฉยๆ / chĕoi-chĕoi/ instead of 50-50 Use … [Read more...] about VIDEO: STOP Saying These 10 Thai Words! Try these BETTER Ways

A great way to remember new Thai phrases is to use them in your daily life. Today I would like to invite you to join me in my morning routine and talk about useful phrases you use in the morning as you get ready for the day. Let's go! The list of words that are talked about in the video: ตื่นนอน /dtùen nawn/ = wak up กินน้ำ /gin náam/ = drink water จัดที่นอน /jàt … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 60 Thai Words & Phrases for Daily Routines

When you meet a Thai person for the first time, and he or she would like to get to know you, there are basic common questions people often ask. Let’s learn them so you can start a conversation with a new future Thai friend.   คุณชื่ออะไร /kun chûe à-rai/ What is your name?   ผมชื่อ / pŏm chûe…/ My name is... (Male speaker) ฉันชื่อ /chán chûe…/ My … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Asking Personal Questions in Thai

The best way to learn Thai is to speak it from day one is to learn Thai phrases that you’ll use in real conversations. If you’re just starting out, you need to know basic Thai words. Here are 20 words and phrases to get started if you’re totally new to the language. Polite Particles Male speaker: ครับ /kráp/ Female speaker: ค่ะ /kâ/   Pronoun … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 20 Important Thai Phrases to Know: The Basics