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 Beverages
Soft Drinks
| ENGLISH | THAI | TRANSCRIPT |
| Plain water | น้ำเปล่า | Naam Plao |
| Hot water | น้ำร้อน | Naam Ron |
| Cold water | น้ำเย็น | Naam Yen |
| Ice | น้ำแข็ง | Naam Kaeng |
| Fruit juice | น้ำผลไม้ | Naam Pon La Mai |
| Orange juice | น้ำส้ม | Naam Som |
| Apple juice | น้ำแอปเปิ้ล | Naam Apple |
| Guava juice | น้ำฝรั่ง | Naam Farang |
| Pineapple juice | น้ำสัปปะรด | Naam Sapparod |
| Coca-Cola | โค้ก | Coke |
| Fanta | แฟนต้า | Fanta |
| Sprite | สไปร์ท | Sprite |
Coffee and Tea
| ENGLISH | THAI | TRANSCRIPT |
| Coffee | กาแฟ | Ga Fae |
| Hot coffee | กาแฟร้อน | Ga Fae Ron |
| Iced coffee | กาแฟเย็น | Ga Fae Yen |
| Tea | ชา | Cha |
| Hot tea | ชาร้อน | Cha Ron |
| Iced tea | ชาเย็น | Cha Yen |
| Black tea | ชาดำ | Cha Dam |
| Green tea | ชาเขียว | Cha Kiaow |
| Lemon tea | ชามะนาว | Cha Manao |
| Sugar | น้ำตาล | Nam Taan |
| Brown sugar | น้ำตาลแดง | Nam Tan Daeng |
| Milk | นม | Nom |
| Cream | ครีม | Cream |
Alcohol and More
| ENGLISH | THAI | TRANSCRIPT |
| Beer | เบียร์ | Beer |
| Wine | ไวน์ | Wine |
| Red wine | ไวน์แดง | Wine Daeng |
| White wine | ไวน์ขาว | Wine Khao |
| Champagne | แชมเปญ | Champagne |
| Cocktail | ค็อกเทล | Cocktail |
| Alcohol | เหล้า | Lao |
| Rice alcohol | เหล้าขาว | Lao Khao |
| Glass | แก้ว | Gaeo |
| Bottle | ขวด | Kuad |
| Jug | เหยือก | Yeuag |
| Bottle opener | ที่เปิดขวด | Thi Peud Kuad |
BONUS: Alcohol Consumption in Thailand
Consuming alcohol is generally accepted in the country, though it is subject to specific regulations which some people may find surprising. For example, it is only possible to sell alcohol from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 12:00 midnight, except for hotels, which can sell alcohol 24/7. It is also forbidden to sell alcohol during the three official Buddha days in the country, and most restaurants and shops will stop selling during other important bank holidays. Finally, while it is allowed to drink alcohol outside, you may want to refrain from getting inebriated at the beach, where controls happen often.
Want to learn more? Check out our previous Decoding Thai Language lesson titled Health Issues.