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New Year’s Resolution – Learn Thai Posted by sasha on Jan 11, 2018
A New Year is here, and that means many people are trying to follow through on their New Year’s resolution (ความละเอียดปีใหม่ kwaam lá-ìat bpee mài). Perhaps your resolution is to learn Thai (เรียน ภาษาไทย rian paa-săa tai). Sadly, many people give up on their resolution halfway through the year. We’re here to help make sure that doesn’t…
Best Posts of 2017 Posted by sasha on Dec 13, 2017
Another year has come and gone, as we get ready to say ลาก่อน (laa gòn) to 2017 and สวัสดี (sà wàt dii) to 2018. It’s always nice to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year to come. Here are some of our best posts in 2017. Be sure to leave a comment and let…
A Guide to the Thai Alphabet Posted by sasha on Jul 12, 2017
For many learners of Thai, the alphabet is a huge challenge. As a matter of fact, it’s not even an alphabet! Technically, it’s an abugida. In this writing system, each unit is based on a consonant, while the vowel notation is secondary. Here are a few posts and videos that will help you figure out the Thai…
Learn Thai – Clothing Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Apr 19, 2017
Thailand has lots of great markets, such as the Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok. In tourist areas like this, it’s common to meet vendors who speak a little English. However, it would be much better if you could say what you’re looking for in Thai. We’re here to help make your clothing shopping a bit…
Seasons and Weather in Thai Posted by sasha on Mar 8, 2017
No matter where you are, people love talking (and complaining) about the weather. This is true in Thailand, where people often complain about it being too hot or too rainy. Why not join them and complain in Thai as well? Let’s learn about the seasons and weather in Thai in this post. Seasons Some like…
Best Posts of 2016 Posted by sasha on Dec 27, 2016
It’s time to say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in the New Year. All year long, we’ve been sharing vocabulary lists, grammar tips, cultural insights, and travel stories from Thailand. Let’s take a look back at some of the best posts from 2016: Language Going to the Beach Many people come to Thailand specifically for…
Introduce Yourself in Thai Posted by sasha on Oct 10, 2016
Are you new to Thailand and the Thai language? Well, if you are, go ahead and check out our “10 Posts for Thai Beginners.” Through those posts, you can learn the Thai alphabet, tones, how to count to 100, and much more. Next up, you’ll want to start learning some basic sentences. That’s why in…