B1 Thai words
Intermediate vocabulary for stories, explanations, and real conversations.
mystery; enigma
an explosion; detonation; blast
audience; viewers (collective)
[to] leave/let (sb/sth) remain in a state; neglect
extremely sharp (blade/edge)
WordPress (open-source CMS/blogging platform)
adjustment; fine-tuning
[to] give [sb] a chance; provide an opportunity (to [sb])
[to] solve a set problem (e.g., a math problem)
artist active today
beauty; visual appeal
first place; top priority
convenience store
photo prop; photography prop
capacity; maximum amount
[to] rise and fall; fluctuate
cost of living
service; provision of services
medical expenses; cost of medical treatment
very popular; chart-topping
unabbreviated full name/title
recent; up-to-date
traditional Thai massage; Thai massage (Nuad Thai)
truly; really; completely; downright (emphatic)
electrical appliance; electrical device; electrical equipment
[to] be gone; disappear; come to an end
[to] have done; have been doing (up to now)
[to] watch closely; keep an eye on; monitor
scratch; scrape; abrasion (mark)
[to] pay respects to the Buddha; worship at a temple
configuration; profile
low-light conditions
sharpness; visual clarity; (perceived) resolution
clearly; obviously; plainly
office; official premises
survey findings/results; poll results
[to] engage in an occupation; practice a profession; make a living
heavily; severely; seriously; intensely
one-time; single; occurring only once
master's degree
[to] contest for the championship; play in the final
airflow path/opening; ventilation route
electrical/power system
warning signal/alarm
output (produced result)
live current present
disadvantage; drawback; downside
praise; commendation
effort; exertion
character; personality traits; disposition
disposable; single-use
[to] defeat; beat; prevail (over an opponent)
[to] start/enter school; begin a program
Bang Khen (KU Bang Khen Campus/area, informal)
to graduate; finish one's studies
[to] offer/run a course; [to] hold classes
public place; public area; public space
[to] lower; reduce; [to] become lower; de‑escalate
pumpkin pie
on-ramp; entry ramp
mor lam performer
same; alike (Isan/Lao dialect)
Thai country music (luk thung)
the Petronas Twin Towers (Kuala Lumpur)
be supposed/expected to; should (by rule, plan, or normal circumstances)
spider silk (fine threads)
speed bump/speed hump (traffic)
curved section; bend
spreading; dispersal; distribution
ground hollow; shallow depression
[to] perceive; realize; recognize
wedding plan; wedding schedule
worth reading; enjoyable to read; recommended
correction; fix; rectification
costume; ceremonial dress
disciplined; well-behaved
engaging; worth following
[to] land; touch down
connecting passage/bridge
conference/meeting building
traditional festival/ceremonial event
improvement; upgrade; update
backdrop; background (physical)
sum total; aggregate
simply; in a simple way
integer (positive, negative, or zero)
most; the majority (of …)
multiple-choice (format)
expressway; tollway
holster
golden light (esp. sunlight)
the Isan people (collective)
nonlocal; from another area
a certain period; interval
physical strength; bodily energy; stamina
to meditate (seated)
unlucky; unfortunate; ill‑fated
long‑lasting; long‑wearing
blackcurrant (berry)
marsh; bog