
The whole course
Thai phrases, chapter by chapter
The full Sabai Thai curriculum: 34 chapters, 859 words and phrases, in the order the course teaches them. Every one that has a recording has a play button next to it.
If you are starting from zero, start at chapter 1 and do not skip. The chapters are ordered so that each one only uses words the ones before it introduced - here is the route through all 34 of them, with where the script fits and how long it honestly takes.
Foundations
Chapter 1 · Greetings & Politeness
Learn essential Thai greetings and polite particles used every day.
31 words
Chapter 2 · Numbers 1–100
Count from one to one hundred and use numbers in everyday situations.
26 words
Chapter 3 · Colours & Objects
Name common colours, clothing, and describe everyday objects.
42 words
Chapter 4 · Family & People
Talk about family members, pronouns, and the people around you.
25 words
Chapter 5 · Days & Time
Name the days of the week, months, and tell time in Thai.
36 words
Chapter 6 · Getting Around
Give directions, ask for help, and name places and types of transport.
23 words
Chapter 7 · Pronunciation Practice
Speak Thai aloud and get instant feedback on your pronunciation.
20 words
Beginner
Chapter 8 · Food & Drink
Order food, talk about tastes, and handle yourself at a Thai restaurant.
31 words
Chapter 9 · At the Market
Talk about money, bargain politely, and buy fruit at the market.
25 words
Chapter 10 · Daily Life
Talk about your routine, your home, and how you feel.
29 words
Chapter 11 · Emotions & Feelings
Say how you feel - happy, tired, worried, excited - and ask others how they’re doing.
29 words
Chapter 12 · Airport & Hotel Check-in
Get through immigration, check into your hotel, and ask for what you need during your stay.
29 words
Chapter 13 · Sports & Hobbies
Talk about the sports you play and how you like to spend your free time.
28 words
Intermediate
Chapter 14 · Getting a Taxi
Hail a cab, tell the driver where to go, and talk fares and distance.
26 words
Chapter 15 · Social Expressions
React naturally - apologize, celebrate, encourage, and reply on the fly.
16 words
Chapter 16 · Dining Out
Order with polite requests, handle dietary needs, and get the bill like a local.
20 words
Chapter 17 · Counting & Quantities
Big numbers, halves, and the Thai classifier system for counting things.
20 words
Chapter 18 · Wants & Needs
Say what you want with อยาก - to eat, drink, sleep, or go.
18 words
Chapter 19 · Language Help
Survival phrases for actually using your Thai - ask people to slow down, repeat, or help.
18 words
Chapter 20 · Shopping 2: Closing the Deal
Push past the basics - final prices, sizes and colours, paying, and gift wrapping.
18 words
Chapter 21 · Animals
Elephants, monkeys, and mythical giants - vocabulary for the world around you.
18 words
Chapter 22 · Banking & ATM
Open an account, use an ATM, exchange money, and handle common banking problems.
30 words
Chapter 23 · Health & Body / Pharmacy
Describe symptoms, buy medicine at the pharmacy, and get help at a clinic or hospital.
30 words
Chapter 24 · Public Transport (BTS/MRT)
Navigate the Skytrain, MRT, and buses - buy tickets, find your line, and change trains.
30 words
Chapter 25 · Housing & Apartments
Find a rental room, understand the lease, and talk about rent, bills, and furniture.
29 words
Upper intermediate
Chapter 26 · Comparing Things
Say what's better, bigger, cheaper, or the same - comparatives and superlatives.
19 words
Chapter 27 · Making Plans & Arrangements
Check if someone's free, set a time and place, and handle a change of plan.
17 words
Chapter 28 · Complaints & Requests
Say something's broken, ask for a fix, a refund, or file a complaint politely.
17 words
Chapter 29 · Culture & Customs
Festivals, merit-making, and the traditions that shape everyday life in Thailand.
20 words
Chapter 30 · Opinions & News
Share what you think, agree or disagree, and talk about what's possible.
20 words
Chapter 31 · Work & Office Thai
Talk about your job, handle email and meetings, and make common office requests.
32 words
Chapter 32 · Thai Festivals & Holidays
Songkran, Loy Krathong, and more - the festivals, dates, and traditions behind them.
31 words
Chapter 33 · Technology & Internet
Talk about apps, Wi-Fi, social media, and troubleshoot common phone and computer problems.
30 words
Chapter 34 · Regional Dialects & Slang
Recognize common Isaan, Northern, and Southern dialect words, plus modern Thai slang you'll hear everywhere.
26 words
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