A short article about guidelines for learning the Thai language.
THAI Online Library
Thai Language
Pali & the Tipitaka
Identity Maintenance in Lanna (Northern Thai)
A linguistics study conducted in Chiang Mai Thailand investigating Lanna cultural identity through the use of the northern language 'Kam Mueang' in public signage. Includes discussion of the Kam Mueang words 'mueang', 'doi', 'huean', 'kat', and 'kham'.
How to get a massage in Thailand
A Thai language tutorial using vocabulary specific to Thai massage. Includes Thai script and English translations for various aspects of the typical Thai massage.
We have ALL five Thai tones in English too!
Dispelling the myth that 'English doesn't have any tones', this article discusses the five Thai tones and how versions of these tones are also used in English.
Say it like a Thai: Ngor Ngoo
An instructional article discussing the pronunciation of the initial consonant: 'ng', a particularly challenging Thai consonant for foreigners to pronounce. Includes some practice exercises and simple vocabulary.
Jai and Thai
An article exploring some of the dimensions of Thai phrases using the word 'jai' (heart).
Pali and Sanskrit Root Words in Thai
A list of Pali and Sanskrit root words in Thai (includes Thai and Sanskrit transliteration).
Thai Buddhist Vocabulary
A glossary with Thai terms for basic Buddhist vocabulary (Four Noble Truths, Noble Eightfold Path, etc.).