ตั้งใจ (tâŋ-cay) is the word focus in Thai. Let’s explore the different meanings of ตั้งใจ (tâŋ-cay), with examples. Languages are filled with words that carry more than one meaning depending on context, tone, and situation. In Thai, the word ตั้งใจ (tâŋ-cay) is one of them. The term is a compound of two root words: ตั้ง … Read more
น่าจะ (nâa ca) can be used as the word probably in Thai. But it is more useful than that. You’ve probably come across the term น่าจะ (nâa ca) at some point. It may look like a simple two-syllable word, but it’s super important in everyday conversations, and its meaning can change depending on how it’s … Read more
As a Thai language learner, I guess you’ve likely come across the terms เฉย (chə̌əy) and เฉยๆ (chə̌əy-chə̌əy). These seemingly simple words are very versatile and can add significant nuance to your conversations. In my latest podcast episode about การออกกำลังกาย (kaan ʔɔ̀ɔk-kamlaŋ-kaay), you will hear the phrase ‘นั่งเฉยๆ (nâŋ chə̌əy-chə̌əy)’, which means to just sit … Read more
In this month’s article, I’d like to talk about this one specific word that is commonly used and meaningful: นิสัย (nísǎy)– habits in Thai. The word นิสัย (nísǎy) appears in my latest podcast episode called ‘นิสัยการกิน (nísǎy kaan-kin)– Eating Habits‘. Understanding the different meanings of นิสัย (nísǎy) can help you express ideas about personality, behavior, … Read more
In today’s blog post, we’re diving into a topic we all experience every day: การอาบน้ำ (kaan-ʔàap-náam)–taking a shower in Thai. This was also the theme of this month’s podcast episode (#001 การอาบน้ำ– Taking Shower), so if you’ve listened to that, you’ll already have some great context! In Thai, many useful words and phrases can help … Read more
As you have heard about แผ่นดินไหว (phæ̀n din wǎy), which means an earthquake in Thai, occurring in กรุงเทพฯ (kruŋ-thêep) Bangkok, let’s explore some related words and expressions. This 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which occurred on March 28th, 2025, was caused by a quake in the Sagaing region of Myanmar. Thai people know Sagaing as สะกาย (sakaay). รอยเลื่อนสะกาย … Read more
Let’s talk about อากาศ (ʔaakàat), the weather in Thai. Since the word อากาศ (ʔaakàat) can be translated as weather and air, let’s see how to use it properly. Note: At the end of this article, there is a short passage about the weather, which you can practice listening to. Table of contents How is the … Read more
Before we look at the word สากล (sǎakon), which means international in Thai, I’d like to give a wish to you all khâ. สวัสดีปีใหม่ค่ะขอให้ทุกคนสุขภาพดี ทั้งกายและใจพบเจอแต่สิ่งดีๆ ตลอดปี ตลอดไปนะคะ (sawàtdii pii mày khâkhɔ̌ɔ hây thúk-khon sùkkhaphâap dii tháŋ kaay lǽ cayphóp cəə tæ̀æ síŋ dii dii talɔ̀ɔt pii, talɔ̀ɔt pay ná khá) Happy New YearWishing everyone good … Read more
The most common curse word in Thai is the word for the water monitor. In this article, you will see the reason behind it. Moreover, you will see how variety this word is used in the modern Thai. Table of contents Why เหี้ย (hîa) become the most common curse word in Thai ตัวเหี้ย (tua hîa) … Read more
During rainy seasons every year, some provinces in Thailand encounter flooding issues. In this article, you will practice listening to a short story about floods and pick up some new words related to floods in Thai along the way. The topic might seem advanced to some students, but I’m sure you will learn something. At … Read more