B1 Thai words
Intermediate vocabulary for stories, explanations, and real conversations.
thick and sticky; viscous
silky-smooth and soft; creamy
[to] try one's luck; take a chance (often by gambling/lottery)
[to] perform the Hajj pilgrimage
it is said that; reportedly
orphan; orphaned child
exactly where; at the spot where
favorite; preferred; much-loved
God; the Lord (monotheistic deity)
parking permit; parking pass
blessing; benediction
jungle curry (Thai curry without coconut milk)
blood vessel
exchange (things, money, services)
problem-solving
coconut chiffon cake
soft and fluffy; light and airy
young coconut meat; tender coconut flesh
[to] garnish; sprinkle on top
aromatic coconut (Nam Hom variety)
the act of hitting; striking; beating
regular customer; regular patron
sawdust
air pollution
cement powder; powdered cement
Penang (state, Malaysia)
local food; regional cuisine; local specialties
unique; one-of-a-kind; distinctive
place/country of origin; birthplace
review; re-examination
[to] transfer [sb/sth] (to somewhere)
ornamental plant; decorative plant
thickness; stickiness (of a liquid)
gunshot; sound of a gun
[to] establish; found; set up [sth]
[to] relocate; move to live (somewhere else)
beloved; dearest; sweetheart (term of address)
[to] pass away; die (euphemistic)
Muslim (person)
Muhammad (given name)
sliding (in sports)
grinding; crushing; pulverizing
illustration; illustrative image
[to] become easier
completely; absolutely
taro dessert filling
Mid-Autumn Festival day
the Fajr prayer
a Thai pyramid-shaped steamed dumpling wrapped in banana leaf
prayer rug; prayer mat
closeness; proximity
charity; charitable work
payment; paying; payout
heating; supplying heat
which/that (as said/mentioned); the ... that ...
American football (the sport)
goal difference (sports)
[to] pause temporarily; suspend
vitamin A (fat-soluble)
actually; in fact; it turns out
[!] no wonder!
[to] tremble; shake; shiver
knowledge; learning; scholarship
follow; comply; obey
order (for goods/services)
softening/urging particle ('go ahead and … a bit')
The Mall (Thai shopping mall/department store chain)
Tha Phra (place name in Thailand)
Ngam Wong Wan (road/area in Nonthaburi–Bangkok)
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province (central Thailand)
river prawn; freshwater shrimp
where (formal/literary)
throughout [sth]; all over [sth]
antiques; antiquities
clean; neat; pleasant-looking
worry; anxiety; concern
[to] win [sb]'s heart; win [sb] over
[to] flow smoothly
seamless; jointless; one-piece
[to] get the hang of; figure out how sth works
new era; modern era
wind energy; wind power
music festival
lead singer; lead vocalist
[to] time [sth]; judge the right moment
extra bed; rollaway bed
[to] abandon/leave behind (Isan/Lao)
guilt; feeling of having done wrong
CCTV camera; security camera
[to] put/set [sth] on display
suddenly; out of the blue; for no apparent reason
[to] restart [sth]; start again
usable; serviceable
annoying; irritating; frustrating
C-sharp (note)
tuition; tuition fee(s)
dark spot; blemish (esp. skin)
scar (on skin)
juiciness; succulence
grilling; roasting over direct heat