B1 Thai words
Intermediate vocabulary for stories, explanations, and real conversations.
just as; in the same way that
Cape Town (South Africa)
[to] miss (a shot/chance); fail in an attempt
collision; crash
vehicle wreck; car wreckage
[to] have a stuffy nose; be nasally congested
[to] sparkle; gleam; glitter; glint; shine
as follows
massage therapist; masseur/masseuse
certificate; attestation; certification document
summarizing; summary (of content)
jewelry designer
abroad; overseas
spray paint (for spraying)
precautions; cautions
industrial adhesive; industrial‑grade glue
replacement; substitution
cutoff; disconnection
black-and-white media
dirty; grimy; scruffy
approximately; around this time/amount
somewhat relieved; light
personal; private
outsider; nonmember
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure
survey team; field crew
interactive/online map service
original condition; original state; as-found condition
automotive part; vehicle component
an important matter; significant issue
not yet allowed/able to
embarrassing
Central Ladprao (mall)
even; all the more
minority (smaller group)
the act of allowing; letting
exact; precise; spot‑on
stone mortar (kitchen tool)
jellyfish
[to] dissolve in water
loss of balance (physical)
[to] exist; be present; there is/are
meditation (practice)
refund; returned money
warranty; guarantee (product/service)
railway junction
Bua Yai (district/town)
[to] speak gently; politely
knowledge, skills, and ability; overall competence/qualifications
rounded; smoothly curved
open sea; offshore waters
unripe (fruit)
breakdance; breakdancing
the Bible; Christian scriptures
[to] be divided into; fall into
the Old Testament
the New Testament
prediction; forecast
criminal; offender; perpetrator
[to] leave [sth] unfinished; pending
keyboard shortcut; hotkey
Saphan Mai (Bangkok area)
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)
Giannis; Yannis (given name)
elder sister’s husband; brother-in-law
cheerleader (sports)
joint (anatomy)
cuttlefish (animal)
fridge magnet; refrigerator magnet
peace and quiet; tranquility
horizon
[to] become alert/aware
the act of calling/summoning
James Bond; Agent 007 (fictional spy)
looks unusual; eye-catching
increase; rise (noun)
hiding place; hideout
[to] go to be; take up a post as
event entry; admission
Pixar (animation studio)
the real thing; genuine article
reader (as a type of person)
bachelor's degree
balance; equilibrium (physical)
orderliness; tidiness; being well-organized
crowdedness; population/traffic density
Tesla (company)
fiber-optic cable; optical fiber
measuring instrument/device
quickness; rapidity
sole; one and only; unique (singular)
the act/instance of upgrading to a newer or higher version/level
[to] reduce; lower; scale back; adjust downward
emotions and feelings (collective)
short story (literary genre)
a Thai male given name
as; in the capacity/role of
practice drill/training exercise
life cycle (biology)
superstar; very famous celebrity