B1 Thai words

an illusion; optical illusion; trick of the eye

major (field of study)

group chat; chat group

chat box/window

sadness; sorrow; grief

rib (bone)

human migration

single-handedly; without help

tteokbokki (spicy Korean rice‑cake dish)

youth group (organized)

birdwatcher; birder

Thai national ID number; ID card number

a shot (in sports)

[to] take the lead; go ahead

painful and swollen

[to] cure a disease

manner of speaking; delivery

[to] scorch; singe [sth] over a flame

stroll to view; walk-through

[to] cut [sth] out; excise [sth]

lump of flesh/meat

or (else); alternatively

crack; fracture line; fissure

main unit; device body; chassis

[to] dissipate heat; remove heat; cool

attire; manner of dress

[to] follow behind; trail; come after

car painter; auto body painter; refinishing technician

shooting; firing (weapons/projectiles)

ferryboat; ferry (vessel)

length; running time (temporal)

average grade; GPA

getting bad grades; poor grades

receiving a scholarship

framed picture (colloq.)

chip; nick (on an edge/surface)

mannequin; display dummy

a set of keys (on a ring)

dragon pattern/motif

[to] set sail; put to sea; depart by boat

[to] survive; stay alive; make it out alive

ready; at the ideal point

a Western (non-Thai) movie

dormitory; residence hall

local person; local resident; locals

wooden post; wooden pole; timber column

seafood restaurant

supporter; backer; proponent

pressure (figurative; from people or circumstances)

clear soup with soft tofu and minced pork

bloating; abdominal distension

itinerary; travel plan

cost of damage

applying; application (to a surface)

counterfeit item; fake goods

defense; back line (team sports)

regular job; day job

backup plan; contingency plan; Plan B

rescue worker; rescue officer; emergency responder

spine; backbone

Charoenchai Hardware (store name)

[to] hunt animals

dribbling (football/soccer)

than (what/that)

young of a wild animal; cub

folktale; traditional tale

[to] go/ascend to (a place or height)

[to] miss [sth]; fail to be in time (for [sth])

running practice; training run

training; workshop; course

fellow human (being); fellow man

See? It’s right here; obviously!

rescue team/SAR team

orange orchard; orange grove

viewpoint; scenic lookout; observation point

Western culture

[to] catch fire; ignite

lining (in clothing)

[to] let oneself drop; flop/slump down

[to] program; [to] code

[to] be in the final stretch; time running out

[to] cheer loudly; cry 'hooray'

[to] resound; boom; ring out

[to] find/make time

main component; principal ingredient

glassware (household/tableware)

ceremonial procession; parade

the upper class; aristocracy; nobility; elite

the general public; ordinary people

inflatable; air-inflated

destemmed (of fruit/pepper)

boiling point

financial loss; operating at a loss

expert; authority

pantry cabinet; food cupboard

train (railway)

recovery; convalescence

security system

preparation; advance arrangements

[to] lose money