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 »
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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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »