Most common Thai words

compressive strength

[to] conduct a test

deeply moved; overwhelmed with emotion

[to] misinterpret

unusable; out of order

[to] feel pity; [to] be deeply saddened

witness (person)

Yama; Lord of the Underworld

Buddha’s sacred relics

[to] build up play; start an attack (sports)

meaningless; without meaning

[to] look back; turn to look

[to] sum up; [to] consolidate

religious site; place of worship

on the ground; on land

[to] rust; become rusty

taxes; duties

Germany (nonstandard Thai form)

[to] hold [sth] comfortably/securely

convoy; caravan of vehicles

[to] reduce; cut down

lime tea; Thai lemon tea

disbursement of funds; payout

[of sound] [to] be heard faintly; [of news/rumor] [to] reach [sb] indirectly

Wat Paknam (famous temple)

dismissal; termination of employment

[to] cut straight

Botox; botulinum toxin type A

babysitter; nanny

physical strength; bodily energy; stamina

awkward; uncomfortable

[to] braid hair; [to] plait hair

central government (national-level)

[to] resemble; [to] be similar to [sb/sth]

eyeliner (eye cosmetic)

prayer; chant

rifle

[to] include; [to] extend to cover [sth]

[to] pester; [to] bother [sb]; [to] pick a fight (with)

royal attendant/retainer

megaphone; loudhailer

threat

judicial matters

[to] sign [sth]

full picture; uncropped image

Damrongtham Center

volume (sound level; control)

emotional wound; heartbreak

Thai history

cloud (literary/poetic)

nauseous; queasy

rotten; mushy; soggy; overripe

you reap what you sow; what goes around comes around

[to] eat and drink; [to] consume

slightly saucy; a bit moist

formidable; fierce; highly skilled; brave

[to] cast a horoscope

luxury item; extravagance

[to] sob; weep bitterly

pitiable; pathetic

moody; temperamental

most popular; the biggest hit

[to] delay; [to] stall [for time]; [to] prolong

antique Buddha amulet from a cache

[to] establish; institute; enact (formally)

animal lover

[to] style [sb]'s hair; [to] set [hair]

[to] be sick; [to] be ill

[to] change direction; [to] take another route

right before one's eyes; visibly; immediately noticeable

crispy outside, soft inside

[to] strip paint; [to] bleach/remove dye

[to] control a situation

vaguely; dimly; faintly

timeframe; time window

shelter; refuge

solid; firm; well-prepared

good evening

the best; most excellent

mystery; mysterious story

plane ticket; airline ticket

[to] inspect a house

spiritual attainment; moral insight

perfect; spot on; super precise

King Kong; giant gorilla

gold necklace; gold chain

loan agreement

[to] broaden [sb]'s horizons; open [sb]'s mind

class schedule; timetable

liking; fondness; preference

[to] pass/force through; penetrate

Inao (literary hero)

bloated; uncomfortably full

Rodgers

pounding; striking (the act)

retained earnings

unbranded; generic

system/form of government; regime

surroundings; environment

[to] sit comfortably; [to] lounge