B1 Thai words
Intermediate vocabulary for stories, explanations, and real conversations.
separate; different (for each)
strip; band; bar
[to] support; back; promote
[to] be in drought; lack rain/water
[to] trade; do business; buy and sell
[to] stop short; pause abruptly
shaky; trembling
abundant; plentiful (fruits, hair, leaves)
hybrid; crossbreed (organism)
characteristic; trait; feature
soft; gentle; tender
speech; formal address
matter; affair; incident
luxurious; upscale
[to] include; be counted
clear (sound/voice)
medicinal herb; medicinal plant
[to] scold; nag
ritual; rite
classifier: หลอด
severe; grave; serious
[to] move close; press close
target; aim
[to] deteriorate; decline
league (sports)
chart; ranking list
[to] know how to do [sth] a little; have basic ability
rough; approximate
crochet hook
total reservations; booking tally
chess; makruk (Thai chess)
to alternate; to swap; to switch
old; elderly; aged
large fishing net; seine
grating; mesh; grid; rack; grill
status; standing
to nag
[to] filter; strain
[to] take turns; alternate
[to] scoop out; pull out
[to] claim; [to] draw (from a budget)
[to] crash/fail suddenly
[to] feel uneasy; [to] be troubled
X-ray (radiograph)
[to] reveal; disclose
[to] flow; [to] pour out; [to] shed
careful; cautious
[to] assemble parts; [to] put components together
sufficiently; fairly
[to] rub/graze against
only when; only if (formal)
[to] work (be effective); be workable; be a good fit
field; industry; circle; community
[to] blurt (out); let slip
foundation; charitable organization
sentence-final emphasis or explanation particle
[to] take offense; take something personally
backdrop; set; scenery
dirty residue; scale; crust
motion-sick; dizzy; nauseated
holy basil dish (pad krapao) [by ellipsis]
[to] squint; narrow (the eyes)
[to] pave; spread a layer
algae; moss (slimy growth)
trace; clue; vestige
to pry open
[to] spread widely (disease/outbreak)
lively; bustling; animated
club (social venue)
[to] load; [to] carry (cargo)
break; intermission (informal)
sloping; inclined
soft; gentle; delicate
a surprise (event/act)
LINE group (chat group)
be in hardship; suffer hardship
Saphan Lek (place name)
maintenance; upkeep; servicing
[to] carve; [to] engrave
[to] treat; relieve; remedy
lesson (what one learns)
classifier (packages; bundles; packets)
in front of the market; market frontage
gun (as a type: water/BB/air gun)
[to] regret
[to] mock; ridicule; tease
[to] spoil; undermine
mental strength; morale
[to] present a project
lie; falsehood (uncommon as a noun)
[to] coat; glaze; plate
[to] collect (fees/data/taxes)
limited (restricted/finite)
arena (sports/event venue)
alms bowl
[to] consume; eat
[to] invite and encourage
radiant; cheerful; joyful
destitute; impoverished
category; section; division