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This is why you learn Thai!

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I came across a post on Instagram by @itsthetinatinglish that played on the word “KAO,” and I found it amusing. If you’re looking for Thai-related funny content, definitely check out her Instagram and YouTube.

Different Thai language learning books use various methods of transliterating words, making it challenging for Thai natives to understand which words learners are trying to pronounce. My adult students typically spend around two months on basic reading and memorizing the alphabet and vowels. I know this path is difficult, but investing time in this process early will pay dividends in the long run.

Here is the breakdown of the words starting from the 1 PM position. Essentially, without learning Thai, the following words are typically spelled in English as “Kao.”

เข่า Knee

ข้าว Rice

ข่าว News

ขาว White

เขา He/she

เก้า Nine

เข้า To enter

My kind Thai language professor friend also pointed out that the original post forgot เก่า (old) and กาว (glue).

Happy learning!

Private Thai lessons in NYC

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Thank you for stopping by!

It has been both fulfilling and rewarding to continue teaching Thai language lessons to my students in the New York City area. This upcoming year marks my 18th year dedicated to teaching private Thai lessons.

If you wish to start a Thai lesson, please include the following information.

  1. Your purpose in learning Thai: work, family, or personal development.
  2. Time frame: travel plan in three months? crash course? a long-term goal to reconnect with distant Thai relatives?
  3. Your previous experience in learning a foreign language.

These questions are designed to help you reflect on your decision to begin learning Thai. While Thai isn’t the simplest language to master, achieving proficiency is within reach. My aim is to ensure that you are fully committed to the journey.

Thank you for reading this message.

Current availability: Thank you for your interest in starting lessons. I am currently accepting new students. 

When you are ready to start a lesson, I can be reached at kedsri@gmail.com. 

Picture credit: Thai Graffiti artist, Alex Face, Chinatown, New York City.