Thai

Learn Thai

Discover the language of Thai street markets and hear how melody helps shape a word. A few words can bring you closer to the people and their stories.

Start with our beginner course, leading up to level A1 through everyday dialogs, stories and practice. New to the script? Our free reading course helps you learn the letters and sounds first.

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Thai at a glance

Speakers
50–70 million (L1)
Countries and regions
Thailand...
Writing system
Thai
Native name
ไทย
Kra–DaiTaiSouthwestern TaiThai

Broad estimates; highlighted countries show selected regions of use, not where everyone speaks the language.

Map data: Natural Earth · public domain