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Thai usually shows past time with a time phrase first, not by changing the verb. For example: , , . After that, the verb stays in its basic form.
To tell a sequence, Thai often puts short actions one after another: . This is a very natural storytelling style.
Time points also work well in reports: , .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| last night | ||
| last night | ||
| at; when | ||
| at; when | ||
| then; after that | ||
| then; after that | ||
| so immediately | ||
| so immediately | ||
ตอนมืด หา เสือIn the dark, looked for Suea.
สองทุ่ม คอนเสิร์ตเริ่มAt eight o'clock, the concert started.
ไฟดับ มีเสียงดัง แล้วมีอะไรตกลงมาThe lights went out, there was a noise, and then something fell down.
เมื่อคืน ผมไปที่ลาน แล้วได้ยินนนท์เล่นLast night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
เมื่อคืน ฉันไปที่ลาน แล้วได้ยินนนท์เล่นLast night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
ฝนตก คนกลับบ้านIt rained, and people went home.
เปิดแฟลชแล้ว เห็น ปากเป่าAfter the flash, saw the mouthpiece.
ตอนนั้น ผมตกใจเลยร้องกรี๊ดAt that moment, I got scared and screamed.
ตอนนั้น ฉันตกใจเลยร้องกรี๊ดAt that moment, I got scared and screamed.
หลังจากนั้นบ้านร่มเย็นเงียบมากAfter that, Ban Rom Yen was very quiet.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
In the dark, looked for Suea.
At eight o'clock, the concert started.
The lights went out, there was a noise, and then something fell down.
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
ตอนมืด เสือ
In the dark, looked for Suea.
สองทุ่ม คอนเสิร์ต
At eight o'clock, the concert started.
ไฟดับ มีเสียงดัง แล้วมีอะไร มา
The lights went out, there was a noise, and then something fell down.
เมื่อคืน ผมไปที่ลาน แล้ว นนท์เล่น
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
เมื่อคืน ฉันไปที่ลาน แล้ว นนท์เล่น
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
ฝนตก คน บ้าน
It rained, and people went home.
เปิดแฟลชแล้ว ปากเป่า
After the flash, saw the mouthpiece.
ตอนนั้น ผมตกใจเลย
At that moment, I got scared and screamed.
ตอนนั้น ฉันตกใจเลย
At that moment, I got scared and screamed.
หลังจากนั้นบ้านร่มเย็น มาก
After that, Ban Rom Yen was very quiet.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
ไฟดับ มีเสียงดัง แล้วมีอะไรมา
The lights went out, there was a noise, and then something fell down.
เมื่อคืน ผมไปที่ลาน แล้วนนท์เล่น
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
เมื่อคืน ฉันไปที่ลาน แล้วนนท์เล่น
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
ฝนตก คนบ้าน
It rained, and people went home.
เปิดแฟลชแล้ว ปากเป่า
After the flash, saw the mouthpiece.
ตอนนั้น ผมตกใจเลย
At that moment, I got scared and screamed.
ตอนนั้น ฉันตกใจเลย
At that moment, I got scared and screamed.
หลังจากนั้นบ้านร่มเย็นมาก
After that, Ban Rom Yen was very quiet.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
In the dark, looked for Suea.
At eight o'clock, the concert started.
The lights went out, there was a noise, and then something fell down.
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
It rained, and people went home.
After the flash, saw the mouthpiece.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
In the dark, looked for Suea.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
In the dark, looked for Suea.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
At eight o'clock, the concert started.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
At eight o'clock, the concert started.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
The lights went out, there was a noise, and then something fell down.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
The lights went out, there was a noise, and then something fell down.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
Last night I went to the square and then heard Non playing.
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
