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Why Thai Time Is So Confusing (And Why It Actually Makes Sense)


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🎙️ EP 2: Why Thai Time Is So Confusing

Many Thai learners say that telling time is one of the hardest parts of learning Thai.

Why do Thai people say:

  • ​ตีสาม (3 AM)• เจ็ดโมง (7 AM)• บ่ายสอง (2 PM)• หนึ่งทุ่ม (7 PM)

Why does the counting keep changing throughout the day?

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ Why Thai uses ตี, โมง, and ทุ่ม✅ The historical origins of Thai timekeeping✅ Why 7 PM becomes หนึ่งทุ่ม instead of เจ็ดทุ่ม✅ How Thai people actually tell time in daily conversation

By the end of this episode, Thai time will finally make sense.


🎧 Perfect for Thai learners from beginner to advanced.


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