Unlock Thailand: Learn Practical Thai with Andaman Pulse
Welcome to your Thai language journey! Here at Andaman Pulse, we believe the true magic of Thailand unfolds when you connect with its people and culture. Learning even a little Thai opens doors, deepens your experiences, and transforms you from a visitor into an engaged participant in the Land of Smiles.
These pages are your practical toolkit. We focus on essential vocabulary and phrases you can immediately use in real-life situations. Whether you’re navigating local markets, ordering delicious food, seeking directions, or managing daily needs, our goal is to build your confidence quickly.
Forget complex grammar drills (for now!). We concentrate on communication first, providing you with the most useful words and expressions tailored to specific aspects of Thai life. Listen to the pronunciations, practice the phrases, and discover how empowering it feels to communicate in Thai.
Dive in, explore the topics that interest you most, and start speaking Thai today! Every phrase you learn is a step closer to richer connections and unforgettable moments in Thailand.
Let’s Learn about Colors & Adjectives
Colors
| ENGLISH | THAI | TRANSCRIPT |
| White | สีขาว | See Khao |
| Black | สีดำ | See Dam |
| Yellow | สีเหลือง | See Leuang |
| Orange | สีส้ม | See Som |
| Red | สีแดง | See Daeng |
| Green | สีเขียว | See Khiao |
| Blue | สีฟ้า | See Fah |
| Gray | สีเทา | See Thao |
| Pink | สีชมพู | See Chompoo |
| Purple | สีม่วง | See Muang |
| Brown | สีน้ำตาล | See Namtaan |
| Silver | สีเงิน | See Ngern |
| Gold | สีทอง | See Thong |
Adjectives
| ENGLISH | THAI | TRANSCRIPT |
| Big | ใหญ่ | Yai |
| Small | เล็ก | Lek |
| New | ใหม่ | Mai |
| Old | เก่า | Gao |
| Beautiful | สวย | Suay |
| Ugly | น่าเกลียด | Naa Gliat |
| Good | ดี | Dee |
| Bad | ไม่ดี | Mai Dee |
| Easy | ง่าย | Ngaai |
| Difficult | ยาก | Yaak |
| Hot | ร้อน | Ron |
| Cold | เย็น | Yen |
| Kind | ใจดี | Jai Dee |
| Early | ก่อน | Gon |
| Late | สาย | Saai |
| Wide | กว้าง | Gwang |
| Narrow | แคบ | Khaep |
| Long | ยาว | Yao |
| Short | สั้น | San |
| Weak | บาง | Bang |
| Strong | แข็งแรง | Kaeng Raeng |
| High | สูง | Soong |
| Low | เตี้ย | Tiia |
| Quiet | เงียบ | Ngiep |
| Noisy | เสียงดัง | Siang Dang |
| Mean | ใจดำ | Jai Dam |
BONUS: How to Use Thai Adjectives?
In the English language, we are used to placing the adjective(s) before the noun they affect; for example, you would say a black car, cold weather, or a beautiful person. However, in the Thai language, the adjective is placed right after the word it modifies the meaning of. As such, a black car would become Rot See Dam (litt. car color black), cold weather would be (อากาศเย็น) Aagat Yen (litt. weather cold), and a beautiful person translates to (คนสวย) Khon Suay (litt. person beautiful). It can take a bit of time to get used to it, but placing the adjectives correctly is an important step in improving your Thai language skills.
Want to learn more? Check out our previous Decoding Thai Language lesson titled Date and Time or our next one explaining the Animals of the World.