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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

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

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/

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

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/”

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/”