Most common Thai words

[to] be comparable to; [to] be on par with

[to] plant or raise a flag

a room's balcony

sparkling; flashing

coast; seashore

khaki

[to] pass away; [to] die

Himself/Herself (royal; intensive)

forwarding; passing on

King Rama IX

[to] eat clean

Sean; Shaun (male name)

very loud; deafening; thunderous

prayer; earnest wishing

mechanic; automotive mechanic

grandly; magnificently; on a grand scale

low-pitched sound; low voice

[to] corrode; erode

posturing; putting on a show

Nobu (Japanese given name)

demand(s)

[to] make the list; [to] be shortlisted

[to] constrain; [to] bind by obligation

World Health Organization (WHO)

archmage; master wizard; sorcerer

[to] settle down; [to] establish oneself

[to] drive the economy; stimulate economic growth

[to] box

Shan people (dated, potentially offensive)

eloquent; well‑phrased

agricultural cooperative

[to] get dark; dusk falls

martial arts world

[to] discuss together; [to] consult each other

state power; governmental authority

open-ended; without a fixed limit

birth control; contraception

Europe; the European continent

[to] watch birds; [to] bird-watch

back of a picture

evening dress; evening gown

principle of operation; operating principle

fire element (traditional medicine)

sensitive; touchy

on the water

internet speed

[to] hang up the phone

[to] be packed tightly together; be crowded together

decree; edict

upgrading (process)

service department; customer service

[to] confide one's troubles

steepness; incline; slope

encouragement

[to] hold a ceremony; [to] organize a ceremony

use of force

violin

appearance; physical features

temple boy

promotional video; teaser/trailer

Charlie (given name)

spicy flavor; spiciness

soaking; immersion

maritime waters/sea area of a place

end of term; final period

flustered; panicky; in a tizzy

neon (chemical element)

a group of teenagers; group of youths

Renoo; Renu (given name)

river prawn; freshwater shrimp

love letter

widely talked about; much-discussed

greedy; self-serving; self-seeking

[to] grade; [to] assign grades

[to] look forward to [sth]; [to] wait eagerly for [sth]

following; compliance; adherence

afternoon

PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)

major flood; great flood

high-pitched sound; treble

[to] calm oneself; steady the mind

white blood cell; leukocyte

cake (dessert)

underneath; below

spiciness; chili heat

spaghetti-strap top; camisole

end point; conclusion

[to] drink for [sb]; [to] toast [sb]

house wall

[to] pack [a bag/suitcase]

against the wind; upwind

diary; journal

[to] procrastinate; make excuses

shiny; glossy; lustrous; gleaming

[to] miss; long for (Isan/Lao)

artisan; craftsperson; skilled tradesperson

fish fry; baby fish

puzzled; bewildered

[to] wind; wrap; coil

data SIM card