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How to say YES & NO in Thai
As a Thai teacher, I often see students that take classes with me ask, "How do I answer yes or no to that question?". Here I would like to explain all the ways to say yes in Thai and all the ways to say no in Thai. I'll explain different situations and also point out...
Phrases to avoid language switching (From Thai to English)
All language learners have experienced the following: Trying to speak your target language (in this case, Thai) and having the person speak English back to you. It's important to note that due to Thailand being a tourist country, in some sectors it's important for...
Breakdown of Jai words (ใจ jai) for Thai learners
After 1-3 weeks of learning Thai, you will encounter the word ใจ (jai) over and over again. Even after you become advance you will continue to encounter it all the time, so why not learn it now? jai words are used a lot for expressing feelings such as I am sad, he is...
How to bargain/ask for a discount in Thai
Going to a market, putting yourself in a situation where you are required to squeeze every bit of Thai language out of you is a great way to improve your Thai. In this post, I will teach you vocabulary, sentences, and general advice on how to haggle and bargain in...
How to say Hello in Thai
The easiest way to say hello in Thai is by saying sà-wàt-dii (สวัสดี). If you are a woman you add ค่ะ (kâ) at the end, and if you are a man you add ครับ (kráp) at the end. The kâ and kráp are just particles that Thai people add at the end of sentences to sound...
How to say good morning, good afternoon, good evening, good night in Thai
You will often hear people greet each other by saying good morning, good afternoon, good evening, and good night. How do you say that in the Thai language? We will find out today. ⭐️ One important thing to note is that Thais more commonly just say hello (สวัสดี...
How to say Sorry in Thai
If you want to say sorry in the Thai Language, the most common way is saying ขอโทษ (kŏr tôht). You can use kŏr tôht to mean "excuse me", "sorry", "apologies". Please note that kŏr tôht is NOT used to say sorry when offering sympathy (like the death of a loved one)....
Should I learn to read the Thai alphabet?
As a language learner (and a teacher) I can say that the Thai alphabet is difficult. By difficult I mean it takes more time and effort to master and read effortlessly than other languages. There are 44 consonants symbols, at least 32 vowel combinations, and 5 tones....
How to say congratulations in Thai and it’s variations
There are various ways to say 'congratulations' in Thai depending on the formality and situation. Here we will discover all the ways to say 'congratulations'. Table Of ContentsCongratulations in ThaiAdding softness with นะ náAdding an impolite particle with เว้ย (to...
The difference between คิดอะไร and คิดยังไง
I see a lot of students who are learning Thai have a hard time choosing between คิดอะไร (kít à-rai) and คิดยังไง (kít yang ngai). Here I will explain the difference between the two words and give real life examples. What are you thinking? คิดอะไร คิด (kít): to...
How to use แหละ làe in Thai
แหละ (làe) is a Thai particle that you might have heard but aren't quite sure how to use. In Thai, there are many particles that change the nuance or even the meaning of the sentences. In this article, I will explain how and when to use แหละ (làe). To say "That's it!"...
Difference between ผิว and หนัง | How to say skin in Thai
There are 2 ways to say skin in Thai - they are ผิว and หนัง (pĭw and năng). Do you know the difference between them and when to use each? The meaning of ผิว pĭw ผิว is used to say skin for humans. In other words, ผิว is the skin on our bodies. Example: You have rough...
