Thai by Chom

Stop saying just “Sa-baai-dii”! Let’s see how else you can respond.

✨ Positive Vibes
• Sa-baai-dii khâ/khráp (สบายดีค่ะ/ครับ) – I am fine.
• Gâw dii khâ/khráp (ก็ดีค่ะ/ครับ) – I’m good.
• Gâw oh-keh khâ/khráp (ก็โอเคค่ะ/ครับ) – I’m okay.
• Rêuay rêuay khâ/khráp (เรื่อย ๆ ค่ะ/ครับ) – So-so
• Chûang níi dii mâak khâ/khráp (ช่วงนี้ดีมากค่ะ/ครับ) – I’ve been really good lately.

Negative Vibes
• Mâi khôi dii tâo-rài khâ/khráp (ไม่ค่อยดีเท่าไหร่ค่ะ/ครับ) – I’m not doing so well.
• Mâi khôi sà-baai khâ/khráp (ไม่ค่อยสบายค่ะ/ครับ) – I haven’t been feeling well.
• Chûang níi yûng mâak khâ/khráp (ช่วงนี้ยุ่งมากค่ะ/ครับ) – I’ve been really busy lately.
• Khrîad níd-nòi khâ/khráp (เครียดนิดหน่อยค่ะ/ครับ) – I’ve been a bit stressed.
• Chûang níi nèuay nèuay khâ/khráp (ช่วงนี้เหนื่อย ๆ ค่ะ/ครับ) – I’ve been a little tired lately.

This is one of the first lessons I teach all my students 😄
Basic Thai sentence structure you actually need:

✔️ Core structure
👉Subject + Verb + Object
พ่อดื่มกาแฟ (pâaw dèuum gaa-faae)
= Father drinks coffee.

✔️ Negative
👉Subject + ไม่ /mâi/ + Verb + Object
ผมไม่กินกุ้ง (pǒm mâi gin gûng)
= I don't eat shrimp.

✔️ Question
👉 Subject + Verb + Object + ไหม (mǎi)
คุณกินผักไหม (khun gin pàk mǎi)
= Do you eat vegetables?

📌Master these 3 patterns first
everything else builds from this.

Stop using “และ /láe/” for every “and” in Thai ❎
It sounds unnatural.

In reality, Thai uses several words: และ /láe/, แล้วก็ /láaeo gâw/, and กับ /gàb/
Each one fits different situations.

I’ve already summarized how to use them. 😄
Check the comments. 👇

Anyone who can answer this is amazing 🔥

หมากำลังวิ่งเล่นบนสนาม_____________
(mǎa gam lang wîng lên bon sà-nǎam yâa)
The dog is running and playing on the grass field.

A. ย่า /yâa/
B. หญ้า /yâa/

Comment your answer before checking the caption! 👇





The answer is…
👉 B. หญ้า /yâa/

Reason:
สนามหญ้า /sà-nǎam yâa/= grass field ✅
ย่า /yâa/ = grandmother ❌ (completely different meaning)

Easy to remember:
🌱 หญ้า /yâa/ = grass
👵 ย่า /yâa/ = grandma

Don’t get confused
they sound the same but mean totally different things 😅

One Thai dish I’d recommend every student try is khao kluk kapi 🍤
because it uses a wide variety of ingredients.

Who’s tried it before? Tell me what you think 👇😋

Ever had something you really wanted to say… but couldn’t? 😶

💧 “น้ำท่วมปาก” (náam thûam bpàak)
= When you’re dying to speak, but forced to stay silent

Not because you have nothing to say…
But because saying it might cause problems.

Example:
เขารู้ความจริงทั้งหมด แต่น้ำท่วมปาก
หากพูดไปคงกระทบกับการงาน
(khǎo rúu khwaam jing táng mòd dtàae náam tûam bpàak hàak pûud bpai khong grà-tób gàb gaan ngaan)
= He knows the whole truth, but he's unable to speak. If he speaks out, it will likely affect his work.

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt “náam tûam bpàak” ?

🔫 Where are you going to celebrate Songkran this year? 👇

สวัสดีปีใหม่ไทยค่ะ 😄
Happy Songkran! 💦✨

Thai by Chom will be taking a short break from April 11–16, 2026, to celebrate the Thai New Year.
We’ll be back and ready to help you on April 17.

Wishing you a joyful, safe, and refreshing Songkran!

💦 5 Songkran Spots in Thailand 2026

Time to get soaked! If you don’t have plans yet, I’ve gathered them all for you 👇

📍 Siam Square
Trendy spot for teens and café lovers, chill water play
🚆 BTS Siam
📅 Apr 12–15

📍 Silom Edge
Road closed for kilometers of water fun, super lively atmosphere
🚆 BTS Sala Daeng / MRT Silom
📅 Apr 12–14

📍 Khao San Road
Party lovers can’t miss it—soaked till late!
🚇 MRT Sanam Chai
📅 Apr 13–15

📍 ICONSIAM – Thaiconic Songkran
Full-on water fun + cultural shows + grand stage
🚆 BTS Charoen Nakhon
📅 Apr 10–15

📍 Pattaya Songkran Wan Lai 2026
Longer celebration than anywhere else, full-on fun by the sea 🌊
🌟Central Pattaya Beach
📅 Apr 17–19

💡 Tips:
– Bring a waterproof bag for your phone
– Wear quick-dry clothes
– Keep an eye on your valuables

Where are you going this year? Tell us in the comments! 👇💬

Struggling to ask questions in Thai?

Learn how to use “ไหม (mǎi)” to turn any sentence into a yes/no question in Thai—an essential skill for real Thai conversations.

The Golden Formula:
Subject + Verb/Adj + ไหม (măi)?

How to Answer Like a Pro:
To say "Yes": Repeat the Verb or Adjective from the question.
To say "No": Say ไม่ (mâi) + the Verb or Adjective

Examples:
❓ คุณว่างไหม (khun wâang măi?) = Are you free?
✅ ว่างครับ/ค่ะ (wâang khráb/khâ ) = Yes
❌ ไม่ว่างครับ/ค่ะ (mâi wâang khráb/khâ) = No

If you’re serious about learning Thai, this is non-negotiable.
📌 Save this post and start using “ไหม” today.