Most common Thai words

[to] dig around; [to] rummage; [to] pick at [sth]

[to] agree to take out a loan

screwdriver set

research grant; research funding

dung beetle

protruding chest; bulging chest

black rice; purple rice

protective netting; covering net

[to] drag logs

gravy

concept; abstract idea

batik

[to] make a formal appearance (royalty); [to] manifest (deity/spirit)

art institute; art academy

[to] prepare a room; [to] arrange a room; [to] arrange accommodation

[to] change reign; [to] transition to a new reign

words of comfort; consolation

stone sculpture; stone carving

[to] perform the Hajj pilgrimage

still in force; still in effect; still valid

breadwinner

tteokbokki (Korean dish)

sunscreen; sunblock

waveform

out of shape; misshapen

forgetfulness; absent-mindedness

related by blood; of the same bloodline

quarantine facility; quarantine center

friendly match; exhibition game

Vidudabha

Euler

a multitude of nitpicky conditions

sore/tired calves; [to] have sore calves

[to] screed/spread mortar or cement

[to] rubber-stamp [sth]

[to] love to gossip; be gossipy (slang)

alert to trickery; not easily deceived

aromatic coconut (variety; pandan-scented)

[to] study a mechanism/process

temple-affiliated foundation

[to] stay silent instead

top price; highest price point

Zener diode

[to] trust [sb/sth] enough (to do sth)

conduct; deportment (royal or religious honorific)

gynecology (medical field)

forest dweller

first‑ploughing ceremony

scaleless (or nearly scaleless) fish

fumigation for pest control/disinfection

senior high-ranking elder monk

rain formation; occurrence of rain

complete darkness; pitch darkness

physiologically; in physiological terms

space between the toes

Phraeng Phuthon (historic neighborhood, Bangkok)

tour guide

[to] tap lightly; [to] lightly pound

residential area

verbal karma; karma from speech

restricted film rating (for ages 20+)

[to] accumulate academic credits

surveillance center; monitoring center

thin layer; thin film

shoulder muscle; deltoid

sun visor (in a vehicle); sunshade panel

Thai monastic title: Bodhinyana Thera

shabu-shabu buffet

shame; disgrace

humidifier

recuperation; convalescence; hospitalization

[to] shrink; [to] deflate; [to] atrophy

UHT milk

skincare serum

[to] develop features

bite-sized; mouth-sized

Doric (architecture)

sporty look; athleisure style

bassline; bass line

taro flavor; taro-flavored

[to] set the scale

Samet Archipelago

religious object; sacred object

adrenaline; epinephrine

crispy sweet (Thai snack)

[to] look after [sb/sth]; take care of [sb/sth] (royal usage)

moral conduct; ethical discipline (often of Buddhist monastics)

abandoned hospital

Mae Ai District in Chiang Mai, Thailand

animal rights (concept)

ancient stupa; ancient pagoda

outpatient department (OPD)

jelly candy; gummies

be equal; be even; be on a par

state party

bravery; boldness; valor

first-rate; highly effective (of a remedy)

[to] go on guard duty; [to] stand watch

Johannes

Champaca tree