It's been a while since the last episode. I hope that you're still eager to improve your Thai with BananaThai. I am excited to announce the new podcast series "Pocket Thai" to help you immerse in Thai stories (99% in Thai). 👉🏽 Click to visit the Pocket Thai Podcasts Learn Thai vs Pocket Thai podcasts? I plan to host weekly episodes on both series w…

This is a complete guide on how to say "can" in Thai. (Beginner-Intermediate Thai) Many of you know the word "ได้ dâi" as "Verb can", however, there are other words that can be used as "can". Let's explore them all and learn to use them in a proper sentence in different cases correctly. ⭐️ Verb + ได้ dâi used for ability, availability, permission ฉ…

Sentence connectors link two sentences together and make your conversation more natural and dynamic. Many of you probably know the word "and", "but" and "because" in Thai. However, there are many other connectors that are commonly used in our daily conversations. Let's take a quick lesson on how to build complex sentences with the eight connectors …

If you still pronounce Thai words and release ending consonant sounds of ก(-k), บ(-p), and ด(-t), Thai people likely do not understand you. I got quite some inquiries regarding the ending consonant sounds, hence I created a podcast to help you understand the concept of ending consonant sounds as well as created an exercise to help you differentiate…

I listed down 10 words that are most frequently used daily and invite you to check if you pronounce them correctly or not. You will be amazed that you might have mispronounced these words for a long time. Check it and fit it with my tips and explanation. ผม (pǒm) = I for male speakers กินข้าว (gin-kâao) = to eat ไป (bpai) = to go แต่ว่า (dtàe-wâa) …

Loey เลย is not just a name of the Thai province in Isan (Northeastern Thai), but also can be used in different contexts. In this podcast episode, I will teach you all the possible ways to use this word. 1. As a connector "so, therefore" 2. To state a result as a respond 3. To exaggerate or amplify (particle) 4. To demand or suggest (particle) Let'…

สัก (sàk) = filling word for aspiration. Learn this Thai expression with a full explanation and examples from this podcast episode. 👉🏼 Download transcripts: shorturl.at/eFL38 Structure Noun + สัก (sàk) + classifier I want to have a good boyfriend. = ฉันอยากมีแฟนดีๆสักคน (chǎn yàak mii faen dii-dii sàk kon) I want to drink iced coffee. = อยากกินกาแฟ…

Do you know that there is more than one way to say "same" in Thai? In this podcast, I am gonna teach you all possible ways of the word "same" with example sentences. You will surely be amazed! Case 1: เหมือนกัน (měuan gan) = same to me / เหมือนกับ (měuan gàb) = same as... Case 2: เหมือนเดิม (měuan deum) = same as the previous one Case 3: เดียวกัน (…

Maybe you heard the phrase เป็นไงบ้าง pen ngai baang before, it means "How is it going?" in Thai and it's commonly used in daily life. So you might wonder what บ้าง "baaang" actually means. You will find out in this episode with me. ✅ Download transcripts: shorturl.at/FLUX6 ✅ Learn Thai with me at www.bananathaischool.com…

(INTERVIEW IN THAI) In this episode, Pablo Roman (the founder of Dreaming Spanish) will share with you how he mastered Thai and Japanese from listening and reading for thousands of hours. Watch the video with subtitles: https://youtu.be/eXRjjIJnQcU Content Topics 00:01 Introduction to this episode 01:27 How he learned Thai 04:03 How he learned Japa…

In this episode, Kru Smuk talks about different kinds of sports including her favorite ones. Let's practice Thai listening with this comprehensible input. Let me know what are your favorite sports by commenting in the comment. คุณชอบเล่นกีฬาอะไรคะ Highlighted Vocabulary กีฬา = sport กีฬาแบบทีม = team-player sports กีฬาแบบเดี่ยว = single-player spor…

(INTERVIEW IN THAI) In this episode, I would like to introduce khun Ruedi Seiler from www.online-Thai.com. He is a Swiss living in Switzerland but is fluent in both reading and writing Thai. He will soon share with your his real experiences of learning Thai and great tips to learn and improve his Thai while being away from Thailand. We hope you wil…

Happy Valentine’s day everyone. In this episode, I will teach you 10 sweet and sincere sentences to appreciate and celebrate love. เธอคือคนพิเศษ เธอทำให้ทุกวันของฉันมีความหมาย ฉันชอบเธอเพราะเธอเป็นเธอ ฉันจะดูแลเธอเป็นอย่างดี ฉันจะทำทุกอย่างให้เธอมีความสุข ฉันจะทำให้ดีที่สุด ให้เธอภูมิใจ ฉันจะรักเธอตลอดไป ขอบคุณที่รักกัน ขอบคุณที่อยู่เคียงข้างกัน ขอ…

สวัสดีปีใหม่ค่ะทุกคน Happy New Year, everyone. In this episode, I would like to help you set your goals for 2022 and share them with me and others in the Thai language. Here are the common NY's resolution I mentioned: ออกกำลังกายอาทิตย์ละ 3-4 วัน (òork-gam-lang-gaai aa-tíd lá 3-4 wan) อ่านหนังสือเดือนละ 1 เล่ม (àan nǎng-sǔe duean lá 1 lêm) นั่งสมาธ…

Happy New Year สวัสดีปีใหม่, everyone! I would like to start 2022 with an interesting interview in Thai with n' Minh Huynh, a Vietnamese lady living and vlogging in Thailand. This is another episode of the #FarangsTalkThai series where our guests will share with you real experiences and tips to master Thai language. Interview Content 00:00 Start of…

This is another episode that will inspire you to learn Thai with real experience and tips from a foreigner who masters conversational Thai. Please meet khun Kenny Marshall of F45 gyms in Bangkok. I met khun Kenny a few months ago by joining the workout at sessions at F45 but I just realized he can speak Thai very fluently and naturally so I invited…

How does Thai sound for you? Speak Thai naturally with interjections or sounds we make with different emotions - shocked, sad, impressed, doubting, etc. Let's get started. อ๋อ ǒhhhhhhhhhhr = I see ห้ะ há = What!? อ่าว àao = What? (disappointed) โอ้โห ôh-hǒo = Wow! บ้า bâa = That's creazy! เห้ย hêuy = What!? (when something bad happened and you're s…

In this episode, you will get to know one of the most well-known doctors in the Bangkok expat community. She has been in Thailand for more than 30 years and successfully passed the medical exams in the Thai language and has established a successful clinic in Bangkok. Please welcome Dr. Donna Robinson. Read the Transcript of the interview here: http…

Greetings from Phuket! I am staying and doing workation for 2 weeks from the beach. During my stay, I heard the hotel staff talking extra nice and polite Thai to me and other guests. So I want to share and compare extra polite and casual Thai for you in this podcast. Read my blog and see notes from this episode. Want to take Thai lessons with me - …

I gathered 10 useful sentences used in a Thai class for you here. Let's learn each of the sentences with a full explanation. To see both Thai and English Transcripts, click here to read my blog post. Want to take Thai lessons with me - easy and fun? 🔔 Visit my website and see my online courses: https://bit.ly/3h5f2ms or write me at krusmuk@bananath…

To compare one thing to another thing in Thai, we use the word กว่า (gwàa) however, there are other words and more exceptions to learn. Let's dive into this podcast lesson and learn all cases with practical examples. Read the lesson notes Want to take Thai lessons with me - easy and fun? 🔔 Visit my website and see my online courses: https://bit.ly/…

Why do Thai people like to repeat a word twice? สบายๆ (sa-baai sa-baai), กล้วยๆ (gluay-gluay), etc. Find the answer and learn to repeat a word properly in 4 cases with examples. In the Thai language, ไม้ยมก "ๆ" (mái yá-mók) always follows a word that needs to be repeated as a way to shorten the writing. Instead of writing สบายสบาย, we can just easi…

I hope you enjoy this quick podcast lesson with me. Got feedback or idea? Write to chat with me at krusmuk@bananathaischool.com. Here is the list of the slang you learned: ปัง bpang อย่าหาทำ yàa hǎa tam ทัวร์ลง tua long ทิพย์ tib แกง gaeng If you'd like to improve your Thai, here are the options: Best for beginners: Intensive Thai course (fundament…

There are many words as "Suddenly" in Thai such as ทันที, กระทันหัน, อยู่ๆ, อยู่ดี ๆ, etc. In this podcast, I will teach you how to use them in different situations with various helpful examples. In case you want to improve your Thai, BananaThai provides various programs with different goals and methods. Check them out on my website or write me at …

I am so excited to let you try out my new program to help you improve your conversational Thai skills by listening to a quick and fun dialogue. If you're a fan of my podcast, this program is made especially for you. Don't forget to join the course, if you're interested in this program. Transcript of the dialogue 3 https://learn.bananathaischool.com…

This episode focused mainly in to help you with Thai sentence structure in the past time. You will learn how to talk in the past tense with a good sentence structure with various practical examples. If you're interested in learning more about tenses in the Thai language, please take a look at my Intensive Thai course where you will learn 5 differen…

Many times, you have to be formal and polite, especially in a business or professional setting as well as when speaking with a stranger. This podcast will teach you a few steps to becoming more confident and professional. About BananaThai Visit www.bananathaischool.com or contact me at krusmuk@bananathaischool.com for further information regarding …

พอ (pohr) means 'enough or sufficient. It's one of the most commonly used words in Thai conversation. In this episode, you will learn how to use พอ properly with 10 colloquial phrases with examples. Got feedback? Write me at krusmuk@bananathaischool.com For more info about BananaThai and online courses, visit www.bananathaischool.com…

Let's practice Thai listening and learn about the famous Songkran tradition of Thailand. About BananaThai The most engaging and fun self-paced programs to learn Thai Website | Facebook | Instagram | Email

Learn 10 Thai adverbs of frequency to answer the question 'บ่อยไหม' (how often?). Answer the 5 quick quizzes at the end of the podcast and pass it to me at krusmuk@bananathaischool.com or tag me on my social media 'BananaThaiSchool', I will get back to you with corrections.

Learn 10 ways to use ก็ - the most common particle used by native Thai speakers. In this episode, you will get an overview of how to use ก็ in a proper sentence and learn practical examples that you can just use right after this episode. ถ้าคุณชอบ episode นี้ก็อย่าลืมไลค์และแชร์นะคะ This content is part of the Intermediate Thai program. Join the In…

In the special episode, I invited a Thai teacher (Kru Chom) to be my guest speaker. She was in Thailand's ASQ and she will share her experience and answer all questions related to quarantine in Thailand. Lots of useful Thai phrases are taught in this episode as well. Follow her on social media: Thai by Chom (www.thaibychom.com) And stay tuned for m…

Let's learn the 5 มุขเสี่ยว to first for your (potential) Valentine's. You will learn these 5 common phrases related to love: ใจตรงกัน รักข้างเดียว โลกสีชมพู ทอดสะพาน and ความรักบังตา. If you enjoy this episode and would like to support me by treating me a dish of Pad Thai, please feel free to contribute at www.paypal.me/bananathai หวังว่าทุกคนจะชอ…

It's very common to ask your friends or colleagues about the weekend. It's a great way to start small talk and keep in touch with people. In this podcast, you will learn how to ask about the weekend and respond to it with ease. Clear explanations and various examples are provided. Want to improve your Thai? Check out my online courses at https://le…

Yes, I am back on my Podcast Channel! Thank you for your emails to catch up with me when I was away. คิดถึงครูใช่ไหมล่ะ :) In this episode, I will tell you the story of my holidays abroad. You will be practicing your Thai listening from the story. The level will be intermediate level - not easy and not too difficult. Please feel free to keep in tou…

Let's learn Thai at the same time learn to participate in this Thai tradition mindfully with 5 tips to ลอยกระทง sustainably!

The annual festival of eating vegetarian food and practicing Buddhist rules (aka เทศกาลกินเจ) in Thailand has just started. Let's talk about how it is and what rules and practices need to be followed in this episode. Got feedback? Write to me at Krusmuk@banaanthaishcool.com

This episode is useful but at the same time, disgusting because I will be talking about "Poopoo". Expand your vocabulary with the word ขี้ (kîi) which literally means 'shit' and 'waste'. It can also be a prefix of adjectives for personality. Got feedback or want to request any topics that you'd like me to talk about in the coming episode? Please fe…

ให้ hai means to give but it can also mean to allow. Besides, it can be used with a couple of verbs as a preposition. Listen to this podcast and practice listening to a story full of ให้ hai. Feel free to drop me an email at krusmuk@bananathaischool.com to ask any questions, seek an assistant or share what you'd like to hear in the next episodes.…

I will introduce you to 10 common Thai personalities (Good/Bad) to help you understand Thais better and know how to live together with us. Share your ideas about Thai personalities you noticed on Apple Podcast.

Advance Level* ใจ (jai) means 'heart' in Thai and is the word that is part of many compound words. Let's guess the words and share your favorite one with me at krusmuk@bananathaischool.com.

It's been a while, Kru Smuk is back on BananaThai Podcast! Let's catch up with these 5 common phrases to talk to your old friends. Share your ideas or feedback at krusmuk@bananathaischool.com.

Talking about physical appearance and personality can be challenging. There are a few words you should avoid saying to Thais. I will also suggest replacements that are more positive and pleasant to hear. How do you like this topic? Drop an email at Krusmuk@bananathaischool.com

One of the most entertaining ways to learn Thai is to learn from a Thai song. Today I would like to introduce you to a famous song สักวันฉันจะดีพอ (sák-wan chãn jà dii-poor) and teach you essential Thai words. If you'd like to learn a full song, join the Weekly Thai Group at http://learn.bananathaischool.com/p/bananathailive. Only 500 baht/per mont…

Many of my students planned to move to Thailand or already moved to Thailand after retirement. So I would help you improve your Thai listening skill on the topic of เกษียนอายุ (gà-sǐan aa-yú) story of Susan. What about you? Are you planning to move to Thailand after retirement as well?

To speak Thai naturally and sound like a native, you must learn Thai particles (mostly placed at the end of a sentence). Words with no meaning imply big expressive tones and emotions. To join a Zoom lesson this Friday on the topic of 5 Thai particles (part2), please contact me at Krusmuk@bananathaischool.com…

The question for you today is ทำไมถึงอยากเรียนภาษาไทย 'tham-mai thueng yaak-rian paa-saa-Thai' (Why do you want to learn Thai?). Listen to different common reasons why people are learning Thai. Email me at Krusmuk@bananathaischool.com to share your reasons. I will get back to you with my personal assistance :)…

You may know Tom Yam Kung and Phad Thai, but you might not be familiar with one of the most famous Thai cuisines for locals - Isan Cuisine from the Northeastern part of Thailand. Learn more Thai at www.bananathaischool.com

Listen to a story in Thai and test your listening with 5 questions from the story as well as expand your Thai vocabulary about งานบ้าน (ngaan-bâan) or housework. Learn more Thai at www.bananathaischool.com

Those who love coffee must listen to this episode - learn essential vocabulary and phrases to order drinks and snacks in Thai from an example conversation. To learn more Thai, visit my website www.bananathaischool.com