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 Health-related Words
Symptoms
| ENGLISH | THAI | TRANSCRIPT |
| Allergic | แพ้ | Pae |
| Faint | เป็นลม | Pen Lom |
| Itches | คัน | Khan |
| Pain | เจ็บปวด | Jeb Puad |
| Burn | แผลไหม้ | Plae Mai |
| Headache | ปวดหัว | Puad Hua |
| Stomachache | ปวดท้อง | Puad Tong |
| Toothache | ปวดฟัน | Puad Fan |
| Sore throat | เจ็บคอ | Jeb Kor |
| Hypertension | ความดันโลหิตสูง | Kwam Dan Lor Hit Soong |
| Rash | ผื่น | Peun |
| Cut | บาดแผล | Bat Plae |
Diseases & More
| ENGLISH | THAI | TRANSCRIPT |
| Diabetes | โรคเบาหวาน | Rok Bao Wan |
| Rabies | โรคกลัวน้ำ | Rok Glua Nam |
| Diarrhea | ท้องร่วง | Tong Ruang |
| Influenza | ไข้หวัดใหญ่ | Khai Wad Yai |
| Pneumonia | ปอดอักเสบ | Pod Ag Seb |
| Anemia | โรคโลหิตจาง | Rok Lo Hit Jang |
| Asthma | โรคหอบหืด | Rok Hop Heud |
| Cancer | มะเร็ง | Ma Reng |
| Heart Disease | โรคหัวใจ | Rok Hua Jai |
| Bronchitis | หลอดลมอักเสบ | Lod Lom Ag Seb |
| Food poisoning | อาหารเป็นพิษ | Ahaan Pen Pit |
| Appendicitis | ไส้ติ่งอักเสบ | Sai Ting Ag Seb |
| Hay fever | ไข้ละอองฟาง | Khai La Ong Fang |
| Tuberculosis | วัณโรค | Wan Na Rok |
| Infection | ติดเชื้อ | Tid Chua |
| Inflammation | อักเสบ | Ag Seb |
| Swollen | บวม | Buam |
| Wounded | บาดเจ็บ | Bat Jeb |
| Sick | ป่วย | Puay |
| Cold | เป็นหวัด | Pen Wad |
| Cough | ไอ | Ai |
| Sneeze | จาม | Jaam |
BONUS: Visiting a Hospital in Thailand
While we certainly hope you won’t have to visit a hospital while you are staying in Thailand, rest assured that the quality of treatments you would receive in private hospitals in Phuket and Thailand, in general, are on par with what you could expect in the West, if not better. After all, Thailand is a big player in the medical tourism industry, and for good reasons; most doctors have international experience, translators are readily available if needed, and of course, the costs of treatments are much cheaper than what you would be asked to pay in other countries.
Want to learn more? Check out our previous Decoding Thai Language lesson titled Family and Greetings, or our next one explaining All about Beverages.