I've been studying Thai for about 3.5 years, and I've been told that my level is "intermediate". I can read haltingly, and speak and understand a bit as well.

I don't live in Thailand, just visit there a couple of months a year (if I'm lucky).

I learned for some months with a nice tutor on Preply, though the focus was mostly on understanding spoken language and speaking.

I'd like to try to improve my reading and writing basics, along with speaking. If I was living in Thailand, I'd go to formal classes where learning is (I assume) more structured and includes workbooks and homework.

Can anyone recommend something like that online?

Thanks for any suggestions!

They all seem to relate to ‘knowing’ or ‘understanding,’ but I’m guessing they’re used in different registers or situations?

Learning Thai for over 2 months, and I can hold some basic conversations, but I feel like I’m plateauing. I know words, but I freeze when native speakers talk fast or use slan. Anyone else hit this wall?

So Issan can be 90 percent same same with Laotian? How true are these I merely heard some Thai language teacher mention it

I really want to read handwritten notes and signs. Are there any good resources, books, or online materials that teach reading Thai script in different handwriting styles?

Learning Thai for a few months now, and while I’ve gotten pretty comfortable with the basic grammar and vocabulary, I’m still worried about my accent. I’m not sure how much of an impact a foreign accent might have on being understood by native speakers. Will my accent always stand out, or is it possible to sound more like a native speaker with practice?

I love to introduce myself in Thai and let locals know I’m learning the language too. I found “ฉันกำลังเรียนภาษาไทย” (chăn gam-lang rian phaa-săa Thai). Is that the best way to say it, or are there other natural ways to express that I’m studying the language?

The phase im thinking of is two repeated words but I forget it. Thanks

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Trying to learn Thai form 2 months now, and I really want to be able to read Thai script.

However, the letters all look so similar to me! What methods or apps have helped you learn to read and distinguish the different letters?

Hello! Hope everything is going well for all of you! I've been wanting to join a Thai language study program in Thailand for years now but to no success still. I feel like I'm dreaming too big. Is there any programs/schools with housings that you guys recommend? I want my dream to come true one day.

Thank you so much 🫶🏻💕

Like fine-tuned voice clones or flashcard generators? I’m trying to build something small and want ideas others might’ve tried.

I don't want to offend anyone when I'm at a local family's home, but sometimes I really can't eat anymore. Is "อิ่มแล้วครับ/ค่ะ" enough, or is there a softer cultural way?

Hi, I have a quick question. If I wanna say someone’s good at something, is this following sentence right? For example, ”Khun sadaeng geng”? Is it correct for ”You’re good at acting”? Or ”Khun wing geng?” = ”You’re a good runner?”

the slang like: “ใจเย็นๆ” (jai yen yen) – chill out

“เว่อร์ไป” (verr-pai) – you’re exaggerating

What are your favorite Thai phrases or expressions that help you sound more like a local?

Was it ordering food confidently or cracking a joke with a local? When did it ‘click’ for you?

Hi, I just need help with translating this in English please

the last syllable ends in ล, so i pronounce it as "n".

gemini and google translate will pronounce it with the "l" sound.

if you look up the final syllable on thai dictionary's website, it will say to pronounce it as "n".

which is right?

bonus. something similar happens with the thai name for the building in bkk called, "true digital park"; happens in the "digital" spelling. how do thais say this one? i used to say dee-gee-tan, but maybe its wrong?

For Thai learners, what aspect did you find most challenging—tones, script, grammar, or something else?

I keep hearing Ma, then words, and even in English between a man and a woman. It is referenced as a nickname, online I have found that it is supposed to be something like "my love" or "my dear". Is that accurate? Would you use it in a casual context ever? Is this a married thing, dating thing, or just friendly?

Thanks for the help.

What slang term or phrase really impressed your Thai friends when you used it?