Where in Bangkok can I get 1-on-1 Thai language lessons?
I have been coming to Thailand for long periods of time for years, but until now I have not been able to get by in Thai. Courses on CD and the like have had no effect on me. Because I attach great importance to being able to speak and understand at least the basics of the Thai language, I now want to take approximately 30 private lessons.
Excuse me. Can I ask you something?
Thais have as many swear words as we do and make good use of them. But of course being polite is always better. Tino Kuis explains what you can say in different situations.
Damn! Exclamations, questions and answers in Thai
Hey, come on, again? hey, what? Mmmm. Hey, one second! Good heavens, good gracious! Wow, jeez! Ah! Good Lord! Ouch, damn it! Has Thailandblog gone mad? No, Tino Kuis gives a lesson in calling out. As an encore: questions and answers.
Dutch woman decides to only speak Thai for 24 hours
In this short video, the woman who lives in Thailand with her family explains that she will only speak the language of her new home country for a whole day.
The Thai language, good wishes, congratulations and condolences
Language is necessary for communication, an important part of which is about the exchange of emotions. Unfortunately, this aspect of the language is often neglected in language courses. Therefore, here is a short contribution about good wishes, congratulations and condolences.
Believe me, there is nothing more fun than learning Thai
Tino Kuis is once again riding his hobby horse: the Thai language. And he does it with verve. Thai is actually a dialect of Isan, he reveals. But shut up, because otherwise some people will get very angry!
Learning the Thai language is not an easy task, especially for tourists. This is a humorous account of my attempts to master Thai words, especially the word “SangSom”, a popular local drink. The confusion between 'SangSom' and 'Samsung' and my subsequent adventures are sure to bring a smile. Read on to discover how I dug into the deep end with the Thai language during our travels to Thailand.
Thai proverbs are very similar to Dutch proverbs
Proverbs are a pleasure to read and use. The train of thought behind it often resembles our own way of thinking and judging. There are bound to be a few you can learn, remember and use!
"Mai pen rai" doesn't mean what you think
'Mai pen rai', how often do you hear that in Thailand? That expression is overused and misused when problems arise. But it is certainly not an expression of indifference. On the contrary.
Names of cities in Thailand and their meaning
Have you ever wondered what all those beautiful names of Thai cities mean? It's very nice to know them. Following is a short guide.
Tino Kuis gives advice what you can whisper in your loved one's ear. And also how to curse someone 'politely'. A short love and swearing guide.
Reader Submission: With ChatGPT you can have live narration translated directly into Thai
For people who cannot speak or understand Thai, there is now a potentially interesting service.
I am looking for someone in NL who can teach me the Thai language. Unfortunately I am not self-taught and I need help.
I really like this Thailand blog and I have already found a lot of information on it. I've been trying to learn Thai script for a while now. Now I'm finally ready to take lessons on YouTube to learn how to read. The textbook they use for this is หนังสือเรียนภาษาไทยป.๑ / Thai Textbook Grade 1 Vol. 1.
Discover Thailand (16): The Thai culture
Before we discuss Thai culture, it is good to define the concept of culture. Culture refers to the entire society in which people live. This includes the way people think, feel and act, as well as the traditions, values, norms, symbols and rituals they share. Culture can also refer to specific aspects of society such as art, literature, music, religion, and language.
How do I best learn the pronunciation of the Thai language? A start
Thai is not a difficult language to learn. A talent for languages is not necessary and your age does not matter. Nevertheless, there are some bottlenecks. One of them is the pronunciation.
Thai language conforms to some universal rules
In the NRC of Friday January 28, there was an article about the similarity in many languages of sound and meaning in some words. The meaning of rough would be represented by words with a rolling -r- in many languages. The word for small often contains the vowel – ie- and the word for big contains the vowels – oo- and –aa–. How about in Thai?