Lessons

Tuesday, July 10, 2018, was the day the good news that everyone was waiting for over 2 weeks came true. I’m sure you already heard about it but let’s learn how to say it in Thai “ข่าวดีวันนี้คือ เด็กๆทีมฟุตบอลหมูป่าทั้ง 12 คนและโค้ชออกจากถ้ำแล้ว” (kàao dee wan née keu  dèk dèk teem fút bon mŏo bpàa táng sìp-sŏng  kon láe […]

There are five different tones in the Thai language: middle, low, falling, high and rising. You cannot ignore tone! Get it wrong and a word can develop a whole new meaning! Here are some examples: Mid ToneLow ToneFalling ToneHigh ToneRising Toneปา [bpaa] to throwป่า [bpàa] forestป้า [bpâa] auntป๊า [bpáa] father (Chinese-Thai)ป๋า [bpăa] Dadมา [maa] comeม้า [...]

Have you ever heard these สำนวน สุภาษิต ไทย [săm-nuan sù-paa-sìt · tai] ? One might shock you! 1. กำแพงมีหู ประตูมีตา [gam-paeng-mee-hŏo bprà-dtoo-mee-dtaa] Translation: Walls have ears; doors have eyes… Meaning: Be careful what you talk about! 2. กบในกะลา [gòp nai gà-laa] Translation: Frog in a coconut shell. Meaning: Someone who is insular and ignorant – like a frog living [...]

How would you describe yourself or your friends in Thai? Here are 20 adjectives to get you started. :) Don't forget to practice by listening to the audio files. You can also test your vocabulary by minimising each English translation and trying to remember them all yourself! 1. ใจดี - jai dee Kind / good [...]

Today I’d like to talk about the word “ขอบคุณ” (khop-khun) - which means thank you. I think all Thai language learners must be already familiar with this word… But how about saying “thanks for _____”? Like “thanks for answering me” or “thanks for the answer”. In English the phrase “thanks for…” can be followed by [...]

“Sawatdee” is well known as a Thai greeting but not many people know the origins of the word or even know it has a meaning at all. The word “Sawatdee” was first introduced by Chulalongkorn University professor Phraya Upakit Silpasarn around 70 years ago. It actually originates from the Sanskrit word “Sawat” (สวัสดิ์), meaning goodness, fairness and [...]