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Thai in everyday situations
Reviews practise both sides: wherever ลูคัส and เลนา would say something differently, you do it once as each.
จะ อยาก
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| will / going to | ||
| will / going to | ||
| want to | ||
| want to | ||
| will continue / will stay on | ||
| will continue / will stay on | ||
Thai often uses for a future plan or arrangement. It is common when something is decided, scheduled, or expected. means “will go to Bangkok.”
Use before a verb for a wish or desire. means “want to go to Bangkok.” It does not mean the plan is fixed.
In conversation, both can appear with different meanings. shows a wish, while shows a decision about the future.
ขอจอง คืน
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| would like to book | ||
| would like to book | ||
| night(s) | ||
| night(s) | ||
| from ... to ... | ||
| from ... to ... | ||
For booking, Thai commonly uses meaning “I'd like to book...” Then add the room type, for example .
To say duration in nights, use : , . For date ranges, use .
A booking line can combine all three parts: .
ไม่มี หา...ไม่เจอ เพราะ
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| there is no / do not have | ||
| there is no / do not have | ||
| cannot find | ||
| cannot find | ||
| because | ||
| because | ||
Use for something not existing or not being available: , , .
Use when someone looks for something but cannot find it. means “can't find the key.”
Use to give a reason. It usually comes before the cause: .
ก่อน หลัง แล้ว
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| first / before | ||
| first / before | ||
| after | ||
| after | ||
| then / already | ||
| then / already | ||
| / | first / last | |
| first / last | ||
Thai uses for “first / before,” for “after,” and for a completed step or “then.” These help describe order clearly.
For lists, means “first thing” and means “last thing.” These are useful in speech when explaining notes, plans, or tasks.
Example: is a natural spoken list.
ยัง ตั้งแต่ ต่อไป
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| still / not yet | ||
| still / not yet | ||
| since / from | ||
| since / from | ||
| from now on / continue | ||
| from now on / continue | ||
Thai often shows time through time words, not verb changes. can mean “still” or “not yet,” depending on the sentence. means “don't know yet.”
marks a starting point in time: , . It can be used for dates and longer periods.
means “from now on / going forward.” It is useful for decisions and wishes about the future, such as or .
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
As ลูคัส
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As เลนา
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As ลูคัส
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As เลนา
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As ลูคัส
I can't find the key.
As เลนา
I can't find the key.
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
As ลูคัส
วันจันทร์ ไปสัมภาษณ์งานครับ
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As เลนา
วันจันทร์ ไปสัมภาษณ์งานค่ะ
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As ลูคัส
ขอจองห้องครับ
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As เลนา
ขอจองห้องค่ะ
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As ลูคัส
หากุญแจ ครับ
I can't find the key.
As เลนา
หากุญแจ ค่ะ
I can't find the key.
พรุ่งนี้ ไปกรุงเทพฯ
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
ขอจองห้อง
I'd like to book a single room.
วันนี้ เวลา
Today, there is no time.
กินข้าว ไปโรงแรม
Eat before going to the hotel.
ตอนนี้ ไม่รู้
Right now, don't know yet.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
As ลูคัส
หากุญแจ ครับ
I can't find the key.
As เลนา
หากุญแจ ค่ะ
I can't find the key.
พรุ่งนี้ ไปกรุงเทพฯ
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
ขอจองห้อง
I'd like to book a single room.
วันนี้ เวลา
Today, there is no time.
กินข้าว ไปโรงแรม
Eat before going to the hotel.
ตอนนี้ ไม่รู้
Right now, don't know yet.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
As ลูคัส
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As เลนา
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As ลูคัส
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As เลนา
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As ลูคัส
I can't find the key.
As เลนา
I can't find the key.
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
I'd like to book a single room.
Today, there is no time.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
As ลูคัส
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As เลนา
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As ลูคัส
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As เลนา
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As ลูคัส
I can't find the key.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As เลนา
I can't find the key.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete