Sawatdee ka, I think learning languages through songs is fun and effective. I learned my English by watching a lot of English movies and listening to English songs too. This song is called "มองได้แต่อย่าชอบ Mong Dai Dtae Yaa Chrop" meaning you can look, but do not like. I selected only the chorus part to explain Thai language grammar. The main patterns used in … [Read more...] about Learn Thai from Thai song
Phu Kradueng National Park
Phu Kradueng National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติภูกระดึง), located in the Phu Kradueng mountain area in Loei Province. It is one of the most famous national parks of Thailand, with a high point of 1316 m (4318 ft) above sea level. Every year tens of thousands of people come to make the climb up this famous mountain. Pu (ภู) comes from the Thai word Pukao (ภูเขา), meaning … [Read more...] about Phu Kradueng National Park
Understand Thai Pronouns for “I”
Sawatdee ka, I have been asked many times regarding pronouns. It seems to be a simple thing, but somehow Thai pronouns are a little bit complicated since they are so many words to use. Today I would like to talk about the pronouns "I" which vary on age, social status, gender, the relationship between speakers, the formality of the situation and individual … [Read more...] about Understand Thai Pronouns for “I”
My favourite herbal drink
Sawatdee ka, It is hot,hot, hot. I have to refresh myself with all kind of drinks. One of my favourite drinks is น้ำเก๊กฮวย [náam gék huai] ' Chrysanthemum Drink'. It can be found easily everywhere in Thailand. It is actually my childhood drink. After school, I always stopped by at a pharmacy where they had this drink served in a small glass for 5 Baht. (unbelievably cheap, … [Read more...] about My favourite herbal drink
My summer drink
Sawatdee ka, It is summer in Thailand. I know... it is almost hot all year round here anyway, but it is getting hotter everyday. I think it was 36 or 37 degree Celsius today. Your body dehydrates a lot in the heat like this. I usually like to drink coconut juice, but now I feel like it is not enough. I need something super refreshing, and I am happy I found it. It is " Iced … [Read more...] about My summer drink
The Sanctuary of Truth
Sawatdee ka, Last weekend I wanted to get away from Bangkok so I decided to go to Pattaya because it is only 1.5 hours away from Bangkok. Pattaya is very famous for its nightlife but this doesn't mean that you have nowhere to go during the day. Pattaya has many daytime attractions. I searched in the internet and found suggestion about The Sanctuary of Truth. I must admit it … [Read more...] about The Sanctuary of Truth
Learn useful Thai words from Thai ad
Sawatdee ka, This ad from Oriental Princess is interesting in my opinion. It is encouraging women to see the value in themselves. We can also learn many useful words from this clip, especially one question word that is being repeated throughout the clip. From the video, there are 20 questions being asked. The questions are as follows: 1. ทำไมต้องแต่ง [tam-mai dtông … [Read more...] about Learn useful Thai words from Thai ad
Learn Thai with Kitties
Sawatdee ka, Everyone in my family is a cat lover. Before there were four cats at my mom's house, and two mama cats have just given birth to nine kitties so now we have 13 cats! I would like to share a photo of these nine kitties with you because they are so adorable!! … [Read more...] about Learn Thai with Kitties
VIDEO: Learn Different Ways to Say Good Night in Thai
Sawatdee ka, There are many ways to say good night in Thai. Below are expressions that are commonly used. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Learn Different Ways to Say Good Night in Thai
Thai Southern Sour Curry
Sawatdee ka, Thai Sour Curry or Gaeng Som แกงส้ม is my family's favorite Southern dish. We loved it so much that it was served at least twice a week. After I finish my meal I can even drink the curry source on its own. … [Read more...] about Thai Southern Sour Curry
ฺฺBangkok’s Biggest Burger!!
Sawatdee ka, Thai food is my favorite food, but sometimes I want to have something heavy that keeps my tummy full for days as well. LOL … [Read more...] about ฺฺBangkok’s Biggest Burger!!
The Animal Thais Dislike
Sawatdee ka, I went to Lumpini park today and spotted this reptile. Many Thai people have a superstiton that if you see this animal, bad luck will come to you. I remember when I was a kid and there were few of these reptiles in my school's pond. Whenever my friends and I saw it we would scream and ran away because we didn't want to have a bad luck. I don't have such a … [Read more...] about The Animal Thais Dislike
The Lungs of Bangkok – Rotfai park
Sawatdee ka, I think many tourists know the local weekend market, Jatujak (จตุจักร), but I am not sure if many people are aware of a beautiful park near the market. Thai People call this park "Rotfai Park" (สวนรถไฟ) or the official name is "Wachirabenchatat park" (สวนวชิรเบญจทัศ). I love going to a park in the late afternoon (it's too hot before that!). I like jogging, … [Read more...] about The Lungs of Bangkok – Rotfai park
One of my favourite Thai food – Green Chicken Curry
Sawatdee ka, Today I had some free time to cook myself a quick lunch. I got some very good green curry from my hometown (it is Nakhon Si Thammarat in case you are wondering) so I decided to cook Green Chicken Curry. It is one of my favourite Thai food and perhaps the most popular of all Thai dishes with foreigners. It was chosen to be one of the World's 50 most delicious … [Read more...] about One of my favourite Thai food – Green Chicken Curry
The World’s Longest Kiss Competition
Sawatdee ka, Early this evening I saw the news about this competition on TV, so I searched more information on the internet and found out that... The “World’s Longest Kiss… Returns” competition is being held from 12-14 February 2012 in Pattaya. The aim is to break the Guiness World Records of longer than 46 hours. The winning couple will win 200,000 Baht. The event will take … [Read more...] about The World’s Longest Kiss Competition
VIDEO: Fun Thai Slang
Sawatdee ka, Let's learn a common used Thai slang. The word in the video is มันส์ (mun) which means fun and exciting. More example for the use of the word มันส์ (mun); - หนังเรื่อง Iron man 2 มันส์มาก [Năng rûeng Iron Man 2 mun mâak] The movie Iron man 2 is great fun and exciting. - ผมดูมวยไทยที่ประเทศไทย มันส์มาก! [pŏm duu muai tai têe bprà-tâte tai, … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Fun Thai Slang
Unusual Thai Food
Sawatdee ka, Last Sunday I walked around my neighborhood on Chareon Krung road looking for something new to eat. I found a Thai-Muslim restaurant on the corner of Chareon Krung and Silom road. This restaurant is founded by a well-known Bang Rak market goat butcher. One of my favourite Muslim dishes is 'goat biryani' (ข้าวหมกแพะ), and I also tried their 'Beef Panang' … [Read more...] about Unusual Thai Food
Thai Polite Title
Sawatdee ka, I have seen many people misuse the polite title คุณ [kun]. When I write emails, I use the greeting "sawatdee ka Kun...". Many times people wrote me or replied my email refer to themselves "Kun..." as well. I would like to clarify this misunderstanding. The word คุณ [kun] is put before first names or nicknames when refer to others, or when it is used as … [Read more...] about Thai Polite Title
Thai Iced Tea – one of the World’s 50 most delicious drinks
Sawatdee ka, I found the article 'World's 50 most delicious drinks' on CNNGo.com and I was happy to know that one of my favorite drinks is on the list. "Thai Iced Tea" got 27th rank. Thai people call it ชาเย็น [chaa yen] CNNGo says that "the best tea is served in a plastic bag from street carts, and looks bright orange, but in a good way. It’s a strong, sweet … [Read more...] about Thai Iced Tea – one of the World’s 50 most delicious drinks
Learn Thai from the year of the Dragon
Sawatdee ka, In Chinese Astrology 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. The Year of the Dragon will start on 23 January 2012 and end on 09 February 2013. What kind of year will 2012 be? Many expect 2012 to bring about the end of the world. I have no idea myself, I only make the best out of each day. Anyway, let's talk about something I am sure I know, Thai language :) Dragon … [Read more...] about Learn Thai from the year of the Dragon