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Honest guides to studying Thai and living with it: schools, scripts, tones and the words you'll actually need.
Thai romanization explained: RTGS, Paiboon+ and why signs say "Sukhumvit"
Why does สวัสดี have so many English spellings? How RTGS works on Thai signs, why Sukhumvit breaks its rules, and how Paiboon+ shows tones. With audio.
How to say "don't" in Thai: อย่า, ห้าม, งด, ไม่ and what Thai signs really say
อย่า, ห้าม, งด or ไม่? How Thai says "don't", from friendly advice to strict rules, why a Bangkok banner says ไม่ฝ่าฝืน, and what เด็ดขาด adds. With audio.
Thai ghosts: Mae Nak, the krasue and the stories behind them
Meet Mae Nak, the krasue, phi pop and the other spirits of Thai folklore, hear their names in real recordings, learn the ghost words and find films to watch.
Thai question words: how to ask (and answer) questions in Thai
Learn อะไร, ใคร, ที่ไหน, เมื่อไหร่ and the other Thai question words with audio, plus ไหม, หรือยัง and ใช่ไหม, and how to answer when Thai has no word for yes.
Thai internet slang: 555, ปัง, ตึงๆ, มูเตลู and 40 more words
What 555, ปัง, ตึงๆ, มูเตลู, นก and เผือก mean, plus 40 more Thai internet slang words with real recordings, a chat to decode and the newest words of 2026.
Thai nicknames: why everyone has a ชื่อเล่น, and how to use one
Why nearly every Thai has a short nickname like Ploy, Bank or Moo, how parents choose them, what they mean, and how to use them, with audio.
Thai numbers: count, read prices and bargain politely
Count in Thai from ศูนย์ to ล้าน, read Thai digits and prices, ask how much and bargain politely, with real recordings and a converter for any number.
Learn Thai with dramas and series: 18 picks by level
18 Thai dramas, series and films for learners, sorted by level, with where to watch them legally and which ones have Thai subtitles.
Telling time in Thai: the 6-hour clock
How Thais tell the time with ตี, โมง, บ่าย and ทุ่ม, the 24-hour clock and how to ask the time. Real recordings, and a clock that turns any time into Thai.
Learn Thai with YouTube: 19 channels by level
The best YouTube channels for learning Thai, from beginner lessons to comedy and podcasts, sorted by level, with Thai caption checks and a video to start with.
Thai pronouns: how to say "I" and "you", and when not to
Thai has dozens of words for I and you. Hear ผม, ฉัน, คุณ, พี่ and น้อง in real recordings, pick the right ones for anyone, and learn when to drop them.
Thai particles: ครับ, ค่ะ, นะ and the little words that change everything
Hear ครับ, ค่ะ, นะ, ไหม and other Thai sentence-ending particles in real recordings, with romanisation, and learn when to use each one.
Thai tones: how to hear, say and read all five
Hear all five Thai tones in real recordings, learn how the script spells each one, and work out any syllable's tone with a free tone decoder.
How to learn Thai: a step-by-step guide
Learn Thai in the right order: script, tones, useful words, daily listening and a teacher who corrects you, plus the schools, tutors and resources worth it.
How long does it take to learn Thai? An honest timeline in hours
FSI puts Thai at 1,012 class hours, not 1,100. What you can do after 30, 300 and 900 hours, real learner timelines and a calculator for your pace.
Choosing a Thai language school: Duke, Chula, CMU and 8 more compared
Compare 11 Thai language schools in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, from AUA and Union to Duke, Chula and CMU, by method, price per hour and ED-visa support.
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