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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] 

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 month to learn Thai via Zoom with me every Friday at 4:00 pm. 

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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