Learn To Read Thai
Unseen Thailand - Phattalung Province
updated
PS The photo in the thumbnail was taken in December 2003, shortly after I arrived to live in Thailand. I can't believe how young I looked. I've aged a lot in the last 21 years. Time goes quickly. Make the most of life now before it gets too late.
*Recommended Books*
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
The instructions for the medicine I was prescribed recently were all in Thai. It's actually very easy vocabulary and I'll go through it in this video.
*Recommended Books*
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
When I first started learning, I bought several books as study aids that were intended for very young Thai children. These books provide reading practice and guidance on how to write the Thai script. Also very useful were children's wall charts for vowels and consonants. Sticking wall charts just above my desk and thus having a constant visualisation of the Thai script helped me to remember what sounds the vowels and consonants made. This material can't be used straight away because there is no emphasis on learning Thai from a foreign perspective. However, once you understand some basics, you can then annotate the charts to help you remember.
*Recommended Books*
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Someone asked a good question today, but subsequently deleted their comment before I'd had a chance to reply.
*Recommended Books*
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
In my humble opinion, the majority of Thai phrase books are a complete waste of time because of the disastrous system of transliteration.
These are the only books I feel happy recommending. I couldn't find David Smyth's Teach Yourself Thai on Amazon, but anything by this author is well worth using.
Complete Thai Beginner to Intermediate Course - David Smyth
amzn.to/3BYLXqx
Thai For Beginners - Benjawan Poomsan Becker
amzn.to/3Wc0bLH
Thai For Intermediate Learners - Benjawan Poomsan Becker
amzn.to/3BXa60I
Thai For Advanced Readers - Benjawan Poomsan Becker
amzn.to/40mNLTD
Thai Reference Grammar - James Higbie
amzn.to/40mrsxs
Thai Lesson By New
youtube.com/@thailessonsbynew
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
This level of reading assumes that you have been through my tutorials and understand the basics. The idea of this type of video is just to let you practice reading in the real world after learning the fundamentals.
If anything isn't clear, please ask and I'll try to explain. As always, I apologise for my poor pronunciation and tones. My objective is just to understand written information. Learning so late in life means that my spoken Thai will always have a heavy foreign accent.
One of my (many) responsibilities as a dad and a husband is helping my kids with their homework. Maths has never been a problem for me, but it's slightly more challenging when the questions are written in Thai.
Here's another walkaround video, which seem to be more popular than the other types of video that I do. I'm going through signs quite quickly and not explaining individual words. I can do that if you let me know which words you're having difficulty with. Don't be shy! There's no such thing as a stupid question. Don't get despondent if you can't keep up. I've been practising this stuff for over 20 years, so I will have a head start on most of you!
You might want to stop the video at the start of each sign before I tell you what it says.
*Recommended Books*
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
I had one request for the second part of the menu, so here it is. If you have any questions or have any suggestions, please let me know.
*Recommended Books*
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
*Video Description*
I received a request recently to go through a Thai menu. My attempt last week, unfortunately, wasn't very successful. The image quality was terrible and the restaurant was noisy. I did this one at home so that the quality would be better. I can go through as many of these as you want. The menus are different in every restaurant. If you're in Thailand, just keep practising. Ignore the English - if there is any English - and, better still, find restaurants like this where there is no English.
You might want to stop the video and see how much you can read before listening to my explanation. Please let me have any comments or questions below.
*Recommended Books*
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
This video was prompted by a comment I received last week from a gentleman who described himself as complete illiterate in Thai. I was the same 20+ years ago, as are most foreigners in Thailand. Where do you start?
My website - phil.uk.net/tutorials - has downloads for the type of learning materials referred to in this video.
Tutorial 1 explains the first letter in the Thai alphabet (ก).
phil.uk.net/tutorials/learn-to-read-thai-tutorial-1.html
At the bottom of the tutorial is a link where you can download the worksheet for ก.
phil.uk.net/tutorials/pdf/gor_gai.pdf
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Only good-looking, young girls need apply. I might need to visit this place just to make sure that the girls are up to scratch. Purely for research purposes, you understand. Don't tell the wife.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
The type of videos I get most requests for are when I walk around the streets finding things to read. Here's another one. If you have any questions, please let me know. Enjoy!
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
The video is awful on this video, but the captions I've added should make it readable. Every menu is different and if there is demand I can look at some more menus later.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
I noticed something in the video from a few days ago that I wanted to explain in more detail.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
The plan was to include this sign in yesterday's video, but I made a bit of a hash of it. I've tried to do a better job today, but there's still a mistake with me saying 'tone mark' instead of 'tone'. One day, I might actually do a video without making any mistakes!
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Google demonetised this channel some time ago. Instead of getting a few pence a day, as I used to, I now get nothing. Regardless, not everything in life is about money. I've received some positive comments and people seem to like these walkabout videos. I'm not sure how useful the videos are. When I'm doing them I feel as if I am going too fast, and when I watch the video afterwards I notice errors with my tones and pronunciation. Anyway, let me know and I can so some more if they are useful to anyone.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Link to the PDF file here:
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/downloads/tone-rules-card.pdf
Please let me know of any errors, omissions or suggestions.
Tone rules videos:
youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
All of my tutorials are designed to teach written Thai at a basic level of signs and menus. A huge step is required if you want to read books, magazines and newspapers. These items use formal Thai vocabulary. If you only understand conversational Thai, which uses informal vocabulary, it is unlikely that you will know much formal vocabulary. Furthermore, Thai sentence structure isn't always easy to follow and I often find that even though I understand every word in a sentence, I still don't understand the meaning of the sentence!
This video isn't so much a tutorial, but an example of what I am trying to describe. Although I find it fairly easy now to read signs and negotiate menus, I have huge problems with the level of Thai used in this video.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
One person (thank you Klaus) told me that reading a passage from a Thai children's text book was useful. In this video, I'll do a bit more of this using the little book of dream predictions. This is one of the 'light-hearted' Thai language books I have bought over the years to try to improve my Thai reading ability.
It's not easy. Most foreigners who attempt to learn Thai just learn conversational Thai, which uses informal vocabulary. One you get into written text you will encounter a lot of formal vocabulary and the sentence structure of sentences can be difficult to work out.
I may have made some mistakes with this as I was doing it alone without any help from a native speaker. If you notice any, let me know in a comment below. I'm sure you will!
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Now that you're comfortable reading menus and signs, what next? Unfortunately, the next step is a big one because written Thai text tends to use formal vocabulary and most foreigners in Thailand just learn conversational Thai, which uses informal vocabulary. The grammar structure in more advanced Thai can also be difficult.
I've been trying to advance my reading ability to the next level for a long time, but it's not easy. In the video I'll go over some techniques I have used. You need to find a way that suits you best.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
In the last video I covered the tone rules for words that use tone marks and did some real world examples. This video is the same thing, but for words that don't use tone marks.
Worksheets
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/downloads/tone_rules_for_tone_marks.jpg
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/downloads/tone_rules_no_tone_marks.jpg
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
In a couple of previous tutorials I covered tone rules. This video involves putting the theory into practice in the real world for words that use tone marks. There are different tone rules for words that don't use tone marks.
The tone rule summary sheet that I used in the video can be downloaded from here: http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/downloads/tone_rules_for_tone_marks.jpg
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Just one new vowel today and a brief channel update.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Vowels lengths and tones plus a special guest presenter!
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
I will cover Thai numerals in this video.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
This tutorial will show you how to determine the tone of Thai words that don't use tone marks from the original spelling.
Tone rule summary: http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/learn-to-read-thai-tutorial-14.html
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Tones are probably the most difficult aspect of learning Thai that foreigners face. This is the first of two tutorials on how to determine the tone of a word from its spelling.
Tone rule summary: http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/learn-to-read-thai-tutorial-14.html
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Introducing two more vowels today.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
There will be some tone tutorials coming up soon and this video is simply some preparation for when that happens.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Two more vowels today. They make the same sound and perform the same function, but one is used more.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Two more vowels today - the ones that need a wide mouth for the pronunciation.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Just one consonant today, however, it's a very common, very important one and it's used in quite a few different ways. This is the reason why today's video is a bit longer than usual.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
A few words of encouragement today before introducing the 'T' consonants.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Just two more vowels today, some examples and some reading practice.
My trip to Krabi on my non-language related channel: youtu.be/AAtEknQ78yk
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
One new vowel and one new consonant. I want to use real world examples in these videos, but the fonts used in the real world signs can be tough. I'm sorry about this. It's another level of complication that new beginners don't need, but it's reality.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
If you can remember what I've taught so far, by the time we've done another four tutorials you will be able to read a huge number of words. It really is that simple. There's no great skill involved, it's just vowels and consonants - the same as English. Learning to read Thai is actually easier than English for new learners because phonetically it is far more consistent.
This tutorial follows the same formula as the previous ones. I'll introduce you to some new vowels and consonants, as these to vowels and consonants that I've already covered, and then give you some real world examples.
The consonant and vowel posters for Thai kids that I mention in the video are really useful learning aids and you can add supplementary information to them using information from my website. I would strongly recommend trying to get hold of some of the learning resources intended for young Thai kids.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/learn-to-read-thai-consonant-summary.html
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Here's the third video in the series. If you're a complete beginner, let me know what you think. Too fast, too slow, not explaining clearly enough?
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Firstly, thanks to the people who left feedback and comments yesterday. All of the points have been duly noted, even though I may have different opinions about certain things. I'd like this channel to be a useful learning resource. It doesn't make any money, it never will make any money, and I'm not willing to board the YouTube hamster wheel simply in order to chase subscribers and views.
Anyway, here's the second 'Back To Basics' video, which carries on from the previous one. The objective, as I've stated before, is to get complete beginners up to a level where they can read basic signs and menus.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
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Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
When I first started this channel I was aiming at complete beginners who were interested in learning to read Thai. I imagined that with so many foreigners living in Thailand and with so many tourists visiting Thailand there would be a fair amount of demand for such education. There wasn't.
Most of the people who watch my videos and leave comments seem to be those who have already learnt the basics. Considering that it is such a useful skill, I'm a bit confused why. If it's because people think learning to read Thai is too difficult, I have made this video to try to dispel that thought.
The channel has been disappointing so far and with every farang and his dog in Thailand having a YouTube channel I'm not really interested in doing yet another standard 'farang living in Thailand' YouTube channel. If my content doesn't appeal to anyone, then it may be time to just call it a day.
Recommended books:
I have bought dozens of Thai language books over the years and most have been completely useless. However, I have found books by David Smyth and Benjawan Poomsan Becker to be very good. Please consider using the following links and I will get a few cents in commission from each sale through the Amazon affiliate program without it costing you any extra. The Robertson's dictionary is also useful.
Complete Thai by David Smyth: amzn.to/2APweKz
Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/3e4eBVr
Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2WPOSKM
Thai for Advanced Readers by Benjawan Poomsan Becker: amzn.to/2LL3m8p
Robertson's Practical English/Thai Dictionary: amzn.to/2WQDnD2
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." Amazon requires me to make this statement, but I only recommend products that I own, use and/or endorse. I receive a small commission if you use my affiliate link, but your purchase price remains the same.
http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/index.html
Back To Basics 1 - youtu.be/Bq3q5MsSkak
Consonants: ห น ล ด ก
Vowels: อิ
Back To Basics 2 - youtu.be/kFMzahuluiU
Consonants: ป ด
Vowels: อิ เอิ
Back To Basics 3 - youtu.be/HEJuyMjJn74
Consonants: บ ป ม น ด ผ ฝ พ ฟ
Vowels: อี
Back To Basics 4 - youtu.be/W3fpCFHK94w
Consonants: ฟ น จ ข ค ฆ ฃ ฅ ซ ส ศ ษ
Vowels: อั อะ
Back To Basics 5 - youtu.be/ijR9gLLxWks
Consonants: ห ม ร
Vowels: อา
Back To Basics 6 - youtu.be/9hgW97Dt0b0
Consonants: ป ก ส ม ย ห บ ร
Vowels: อุ อู อุย
Back To Basics 7 - youtu.be/hhkVuGeYCLA
Consonants: ท ถ ธ ฐ ฒ ฑ
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 8 - youtu.be/Nx3mMehp2BI
Consonants: ร
Vowels: Various
Back To Basics 9 - youtu.be/54OypMOrk3o
Consonants: Various
Vowels: อึ อื
Back To Basics 10 - youtu.be/uo0N5uG6AV4
Consonants: Various
Vowels: ไอ ใอ
Back To Basics 11 - youtu.be/zwHOeRf1aS8
Consonant Clusters And Classes
Back To Basics 12 - youtu.be/PLQYjs8a5Mc
Consonants: Various
Vowels: เอ แอ
Back To Basics 13 - youtu.be/zaNHte5s3Gg
Tone rules for words with tone marks
Back To Basics 14 - youtu.be/m_DMRBprGMc
Tone rules for words without tone marks
Back To Basics 15 - youtu.be/KeoSc0hVN3Q
Thai numerals
Back To Basics 16 - youtu.be/TpHGS6PR5G0
Consonants: ว
Vowels: อำ อาว เอา
Back To Basics 17 - youtu.be/dYiydSo450I
Vowels: โอ
Back To Basics 18 - youtu.be/aRoubAFtUgY
Tone rules for words with tone marks - practising in the real world
Back To Basics 19 - youtu.be/tn9YRNFqp9E
Tone rules for words without tone marks - practising in the real world
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Following on from my last video, here is another example of a stylised Thai font used in the real world. When you learn to read from text books that use standard fonts it can be a real struggle trying to read fonts that you encounter in everyday life. The only way to get better is to practice using real world examples, which is what this video is about.
If you have questions or difficulties please leave me a question in the comments below.
When I watched the video again I noticed that I made a mistake with the funny mushrooms. What initially looked like อ is actually จ (yes, I find these fonts confusing too). Therefore the word เห็ดชิเมจิ sounds something like 'het chi-may-ji', but I still have no clue as to what kind of mushroom this is!
I may also have made some more mistakes. If you spot any, please let me know in the comments below and, once again, I apologise for my poor pronunciation and tones. Getting the right sound is very difficult for me, but the purpose of this exercise is just to get the meaning rather than to pronounce each word like a native speaker.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
One of the problems with learning to read Thai is that fonts used in the real world are quite different to the fonts used in text books. Once you've learnt the basics from books you then have to get to grips with real world fonts. It's not too difficult, but it takes time and practice. The aim of this video is to give you some practice reading real world fonts. If you have any problems, feel free to drop me a line.
Contact me: http://phil.uk.net/contact.html
Songkhla Old Town: youtu.be/B_oKjlZNz3s
My other channel with non-language related content about Thailand: youtube.com/channel/UCs0im0hgEG5ezNJgeJBRItQ
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
Previously, I made a video about Thai final consonants. This one is about Thai initial consonants, but not the basic sounds which I have already covered in other video tutorials. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Consonant clusters: youtu.be/zMOVVmRWbWA
Thai final consonants: youtu.be/pHRi10_JsJA
Thai consonant summary: http://phil.uk.net/tutorials/learn-to-read-thai-consonant-summary.html
My other channel for Thailand non-language related content: youtube.com/channel/UCs0im0hgEG5ezNJgeJBRItQ (Please subscribe!)
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
If you are interested in videos about Thailand, but not language, please head over to my other channel and subscribe!
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*Video Description*
In the last video I asked you to be more specific about the areas of Hat Yai that you wanted updates from and you answered! In today's video we don't go anywhere near Lee Gardens Plaza, but instead we look at the area around the old Sakura Grand View Hotel, which is now called the Yannaty Hotel after a change of ownership around three years ago.
Yannaty Hotel: goo.gl/maps/eP9D3T6vHMNXky9y5
Kosit Hotel: goo.gl/maps/RpkSnNz3nHvJeckMA
Preuksa Spa: goo.gl/maps/ts8J7QPGF1L3EpsS6
Alina Pizza And Halal Food: https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Alina+Pizza+And+Halal+Food/@7.0004143,100.4686445,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x304d29ad97a48c97:0x9b25a0b16e6561ab!8m2!3d7.0004143!4d100.4708332?hl=en
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
If you are interested in videos about Thailand, but not language, please head over to my other channel and subscribe!
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*Video Description*
Once again, Thailand is in the news for all the wrong reasons after a British man, Marcus Evans, lost his life in Kanchanaburi. Whenever these things happen there are always lots of newspaper reports and possibly some people get concerned about visiting the country.
Nowhere on Earth is completely safe and some places are safer than others. Some countries are most certainly dangerous and you can't do anything to mitigate the danger. Thailand is quite unique in that the level of danger foreigners face is very dependent on how they behave and certain 'wrong' behaviour can get you into a lot of trouble. Thailand can be very safe, but upsetting the wrong people can also make it very dangerous.
If you observe Thais for a long time you will notice certain things about their behaviour. They very rarely demonstrate anger and when they do it is only in private, they won't criticise anything or anyone, they don't react to another person's stupidity (especially when driving), they stay calm, etc.
These endearing qualities of the Thai people and the beauty of the country are the reasons why so many foreigners fall in love with Thailand ... and quite a few end up going to live there.
However, what you will discover after many years in Thailand is that there are other reasons for this behaviour, the main one being self preservation. As a foreigner in Thailand you will be well advised to forget how you used to behave in your own country and try to learn how Thais behave in Thailand. The culture is completely different.
As a tourist in Thailand I didn't fear anything. Now, as a long term expat, there are quite a few things that scare me and as a result I have had to try to modify my behaviour in order to avoid potential issues. In this video I'll give some examples and try to point you in the right direction.
Most of all, don't worry!
If you are planning to visit Thailand it is likely you will be staying in tourist resorts and it is extremely unlikely that you will have any issues. However, just to make sure there are a few things that you should be aware of.
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.
If you are interested in videos about Thailand, but not language, please head over to my other channel and subscribe!
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*Video Description*
A few people have requested another Hat Yai update as I haven't done one for quite a while. The reasons for not doing any updates are twofold. Firstly, I've been stuck at home supervising my children who are learning on-line. Secondly, not much seems to have changed in the downtown area of Hat Yai since my last update. Anyway, here it is. If you have any questions, comments or other feedback please them below in the comments. Regarding further updates, if you can make your requests a little more specific it will me to narrow down which places to cover.
PS I just noticed that I did a previous Hat Yai update on this exact same date last year. This was a pure coincidence and unintentional!
*How I Book Hotels In Thailand And Elsewhere*
Agoda is a company I trust and recommend. Using the following link to book your next hotel room will make me a small commission. I don't make anything from YouTube for these videos.
Having lived in Thailand since 2003, I have booked many hotels while travelling around the country. Occasionally, I have spent an enormous amount of time trying to find the best deal. However, I almost invariably end up booking through Agoda. Not only are Agoda rates almost always the lowest, but it is a company I have learnt to trust over the years. In 2023 there were stories about another large online hotel Booking company (whose name I won't mention) who failed to pay accommodation hosts and whose customers turned up at hotels to find that they did not have a reservation. I have never had any such problems with Agoda, and the few minor issues I've had have been dealt with efficiently by their customer service representatives.
agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1917122
Disclaimer. I am an Agoda affiliate and will receive a small commission for any completed bookings that are made through my links. However, I only promote goods and services that I am happy with and use myself.


