Thai language book is used to teach foreigners

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Interview by ไทยนิวส์ Thai news  14th September 2012 Translation Ms Warunporn Rongsiaw Le Moign, the owner and manager of a Thai language school for foreigners called “Learn2speakthai” situated at 1/4 Sanam Bin Kao Rd., Meuang, Chiang Mai, revealed that she, as a Thai language teacher for foreigners, wanted to republicize the book called “Manee Maana ... Continue »

Maanii Maana makes a comeback as a Thai language books for foreigners

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Interview by Phâk Neǔa news paper 15th-20th September 2012 Click the image to enlarge  Translation Most of our Daily North Newspaper readers over 30 years of age must have been familiarized with the Thai language book series called Maanii Maana during their primary school years. For two decades, the book series has been shelved and ... Continue »

Thai ghost movies: Part1

 แม่นาคพระโขนง mâe naâk phrá ká nhǒng แม่นาค / mâe naâk  is a ghost story that has been told and retold for several decades.  It was said that the story originated in  พระโขนง/phrá ká nhǒng district of Bangkok. Getting to know her first click here mâe naâk / the ghost name phrá ká nhǒng/ a district ... Continue »

Thai Ghosts and Spirits

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Thai Ghosts and Spirits ผีไทยและวิญญาณ ผี pǐi means ghost วิญญาณ win yaan means spirit Thai attitude to spirits is quite similar to Thai attitude to human being.Some to be trusted and respected and some can’t be trusted and must be feared. Growing up with with a big brother who often tease me with a haunted ... Continue »

Mia’s favorite:Top 3 Northeastern Thai dishes

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Thai greeting is unique and different than the rest of the world. We do say”hello, how are you?” BUT I bet you have heard local Thai people often greet each other as Have you eaten yet?      กินข้าวหรือยัง?     gin kaâo rěu yang?    it’s clear this is a nation that’s extremely passionate about its ... Continue »

Mia’s favorite : Top 3 Northern Thai dishes

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Thai greeting is unique and different than the rest of the world. We do say”hello, how are you?” BUT I bet you have heard local Thai people often greet each other as Have you eaten yet?      กินข้าวหรือยัง?     gin kaâo rěu yang?    it’s clear this is a nation that’s extremely passionate about its ... Continue »

Top3 Do’s and don’ts in Thailand

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สิ่งที่ควรทำและไม่ควรทำเมื่อมาประเทศไทย Do number 1 Do smile ยิ้ม/yím/smile Siam, the land of smile/ สยามเมืองยิ้ม/siam muang yím Thailand is known as the ‘Land of Smiles’, and for good reason. Be respectful when bartering or doing business and smile. It is good manners to smile frequently in thai culture and it seems that you can never overdo it. ... Continue »

Thai greetings

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Learn a few ways to say “Hello” and “Goodbye” in Thai as well as how to wai or greet a Thai person. We also talk about the common reactions you might get from Thais as you begin your Thai language journey in The Land of Smiles. Listen to our first episode! Summarize what you have ... Continue »

The fine line between slang and profanity.

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You might have heard a Thai speaking with words or phases that you can’t find the meaning of in a dictionary. Thais might tell you that it’s slang or teenagers’ expressions. All other languages have slang, the same is true with Thai. Native speakers understand and know when to use it appropriately. For those who ... Continue »

Thai Mother’s Day Song

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Did you know?? August 12th is one of the most revered days of the year for Thai people? Not only it’s The queen birthday but also Thai Mother’s Day When I was a little girl, of course I love my mom every days but Mother’s day it’s very special for Thai people. Thais even have ... Continue »