B1 Thai words
Intermediate vocabulary for stories, explanations, and real conversations.
[to] overthink; worry too much
Bulgarian; of Bulgaria
[to] be in power; be the leader
[Isan] [to] use [sth] up; exhaust [sth]
[Isan/Lao] [to] miss [sb/sth/somewhere]; yearn for; long for
readiness; preparedness
concert hall
multicolored; colorful
weaving factory; textile mill (weaving)
synopsis; plot summary
watching drama series/films (genre)
[to] be addicted to [sth]
Muay Thai boxer/fighter
kicking technique/stance
Mississippi (U.S. state)
Jackson County (place name)
insurance (non-life); general insurance
Buddhism; the Buddhist religion
rotating wheel/disc in mechanisms
spoke (of a wheel)
stage crew; backstage crew
relaxation; recreation
sweetly pretty; delicate; feminine
room decoration; interior styling
home loan; mortgage
all day; the whole day (Isan)
in a single utterance
forest products; wild produce
[to] hand-weave [sth]
rice-farming season
natural resources
skeleton
Edinburgh (capital of Scotland)
at first; from the beginning; originally
accurate; precise; exact; spot‑on
pianist; piano player (colloquial)
[to] feel nervous; jittery; thrilled
ballet dancer; ballet performer
ballet teacher/instructor
collection; set of gathered items
[to] contribute; play a part (in)
inconsistent; not steady
agricultural; farming-related
rowboat; small paddled/oared boat (non-motorized)
refreshments (at events)
display case; display cabinet; vitrine
younger brother (formal/literary)
reliable; trustworthy; dependable
[to] arrest; apprehend; take into custody
[to] meet and socialize; mingle
in quick snaps; with a click-click sound
duties and responsibilities
almsgiving (Buddhist dāna)
fermented fish (Isan/Lao seasoning; pla ra)
pitiable; deserving compassion
[to] persevere through hardship; struggle to make a living
next after; second to
cancellation; termination; revocation
climbing plant; vine
legume; bean‑family plant
[to] look for [sth] to see/admire
to cool off in air-conditioning
crying; weeping (tears)
service user; customer; client
Santorini (Greek island)
Vienna (capital of Austria)
European car (brand/origin)
cleansing oil; oil cleanser
drum set; drum kit
[to] collect; gather [sth]
dye; coloring agent
age range; age bracket
feed page (social/media apps)
wedding reception; wedding banquet
live performance; live show
in a bored, half‑hearted way
signal/indicator light; warning light
[to] embroider (fabric)
Colombian (attributive use)
[to] relax; hang out; take it easy
[to] give an example; illustrate; cite
altar; worship platform
[to] open for applications; [to] accept applications
job position; post
flavored syrup (concentrate)
[to] be familiar with; recognize (Isan/Lao)
otherwise; if not (Isan/Lao)
Thai grill-pan barbecue (moo kratha)
Mario (Nintendo character)
test kit; diagnostic kit
[to] benefit; gain (an advantage)
paired; matching; complementary
[to] collapse; cave in (completely)
[to] leave [sth] behind; leave [sth] over
this time; on this occasion (Isan/Lao)
arrowhead (tip of an arrow)
pretty lady! (informal address)
natural; unforced; unaffected
a fistful; a handful
Northern Thai pork curry (hang lay)