B1 Thai words
Intermediate vocabulary for stories, explanations, and real conversations.
[to] bloom; open (of a flower/bud)
the public; the masses; the general populace
oak (tree/wood)
perfect; spot-on; flawless (colloquial)
[to] mark a ballot (with an X)
plural form (grammar)
James (surname)
dry martini cocktail
covering the whole paddy field
intelligent; clever
touchpad; trackpad
horror (genre)
[an] infant farts
Professor Fish (title + name)
[to] stagger; totter
item; product piece (pop/fashion use)
special/rare item (esp. in games, promos)
meetup; fan meeting (informal)
Iku (Japanese given name)
whenever evening comes
mischief-maker; naughty rascal
bright golden; shining like gold
navy (sea-based armed force)
[to] read unintentionally; read by accident
thong; G-string (underwear)
[to] negotiate; bargain; haggle
piano solo piece
Facebook ID/username
the Caribbean (region/sea)
Ban Tip Subdistrict (tambon)
OTOP product
Mae Rin Subdistrict (tambon)
calorie (nutrition); kilocalorie (kcal)
[to] go hungry; be starving
fine then; go ahead; suit yourself
careless; negligent; inattentive
lewd; cheeky; improper
[to] shade; hatch
two‑pronged; forked
[to] go bankrupt; go bust
social app
the Himalayas; Himalayan mountain range
Mount Everest; the world's highest mountain
the Himalayas
Kyoto City, Japan
kimono-style garment
art gallery
[to] kill; claim [sb]’s life
cold brew coffee
crystal-clear; spotless; radiant
Ban Bang Khla (place name)
spout; nozzle; hose
Thailand’s real-time funds transfer system
specifications; technical specs
spicy cockle salad (Thai dish)
[to] order blood cockles (as food)
clear-skinned; having a good complexion
[to] lag; freeze; stutter
chibi-style (cute-small)
comics (medium)
[to] mix/toss [sth] with roasted chili paste
stir-fried clams (Thai dish)
hot news; scoop
[to] mix [sth] together; toss [sth]; blend [sth] thoroughly
a piece; item (esp. fashion/retail)
anime fan
dump truck (informal; clipped)
lemon tart
blueberry cheese tart
literal: hair on a rich man's shins
Meiji Shrine (Tokyo)
Meiji (brand/company)
Tokyo Metropolis (prefecture-level entity)
Ranong Province (Thailand)
Isan green-mango salad
sake (Japanese rice wine)
branches; twigs and branches
termite mushroom (Termitomyces spp.)
relationship; relation; connection
plan; strategy
[to] forget to warm up
reading mode (distraction-free display)
His Majesty the King (of Thailand); the King
art card; collectible printed card
action camera
hawk; kite (raptor)
[to] wrestle; tussle fiercely
[of a plant] take root
Chatuchak (Bangkok district)
[to] squeal or shriek (with excitement/fear)
spa package
aroma; pleasant scent
aluminum frame
the Eiffel Tower (Paris landmark)
maintenance/repair service
the Andes (mountain range)
Diwali; Festival of Lights
[to] visit/browse a product booth
expo; exposition; large trade show
green pit viper (loose use)