Learn to speak Thai

Post by **FrazeeDK** » February 7, 2013, 9:25 pm

thufferin' thuccotash, that boys talkin' up a thtorm!

Post by **parrot** » March 4, 2013, 6:36 pm

Here's a sign that might appeal to those of you who have lived in Udon for a few years......I've never seen a store advertise this 'service'. Often times, numbers or a word or two of English in a sign will help give away the rest of the meaning. This sign is one such example.

If you're new at reading, I'll break apart the first line to make it easier to read:

ที่ นี่ รับ แลก เหรียญ

It's one of the pleasures of being able to read elementary Thai.....to know of services such as this that surround you every day.

Post by **weedwacker** » March 4, 2013, 6:59 pm

อยู่ไหนคะ รับเยอะไหม !!

Post by **parrot** » March 4, 2013, 8:11 pm

ในร้านนี้! ถนนมุขมนตรี ผ่านโรงแรมบ้านเชียง แต่ก่อนถึงถนนโพธิ์ศร ด้านซ้ายมือ

Post by **parrot** » March 4, 2013, 8:22 pm

"รับเยอะไหม "

ไม่รู้......อาจจะรับเยอะ อาจจะรับเพียงไม่กี่เหรียญ

Post by **FrazeeDK** » March 4, 2013, 8:45 pm

also have one by Talad Nong Bua just east of the railroad tracks.

Post by **parrot** » March 4, 2013, 8:50 pm

"also have one by Talad Nong Bua just east of the railroad tracks."

Any chance you've tried their pork products?

Post by **semperfiguy** » March 5, 2013, 1:47 pm

parrot wrote:"also have one by Talad Nong Bua just east of the railroad tracks."

Any chance you've tried their pork products?

My wife and I shop there Parrot. Product and prices are both good; however, you'll find the best pork tenderloin for the best price at Makro's new fresh pork section. We've tried all the cuts of pork for stir fry, but after we switched to the tenderloin we'll never go back to the other cuts.

Post by **parrot** » April 27, 2013, 1:16 pm

Out and about around town yesterday along the ring road......Global House to the old Big C area, I saw several large signs in Thai advising drivers (in red letters) จุดเสี่ยง

The rest of the sign (again, in Thai) advised drivers that the area ahead was the site of many accidents.

Anyone want to take a stab at จุดเสียง?

Post by **Shado** » April 27, 2013, 2:37 pm

joot siiang? Risky or hazardous.

Post by **parrot** » April 27, 2013, 3:16 pm

Shado: "joot siiang? Risky or hazardous."

Yep, the signs warn drivers of dangerous areas along the ring road.

I've read of motorcycle races in the evening on that stretch of ring road.....Global to the First Home intersection......that might have something to do with the number of accidents.

Post by **parrot** » May 2, 2013, 2:09 pm

Usually the sign on the sidewalk or storefront says "ปักชื่อ"........every parent with school-age children knows where to find these stores. But today's sign at the front of a small shop on Phosri Rd said "ปักด่วน"..........you'll see the same 'ด่วน' on most every car for sale.

Any guesses?

Post by **Peter USNR** » June 4, 2013, 8:08 am

Tafia wrote:I and a mate see a private tutor couple of times a week, easy,laid back, relaxed and flexible, she will work at your pace.
PM me if you want her number.

Can you give me her number and what she charges per lesson. Can reply my email peter_vandermark1@yahoo.com

Post by **parrot** » June 4, 2013, 9:39 am

One of the brothers at the "Hole in the Wall" (my name) restaurant lived in the US for many years and has his degree from USC (I believe). He speaks perfect English and he teaches Thai, individually or with groups. I don't know how much he charges or how good he is as a teacher......but judging by how he operates at the restaurant, he might be worth giving a try.
His name is Bahm. He might be the one with the light brown hair. You can find location details at this thread:
http://www.udonmap.com/udonthaniforum/h ... the%20wall

Separate Note: At the Nikuya Japanese Buffet in UD Town with a friend a few nights ago. All self-service. There's a wide assortment of drinks to choose from. One dispenser has several different EST (Pepsi replacement) flavors.......and one small sign that says: โซดา
Do you take a chance and try it.....or do you pass? You won't know what to do if you can't read the sign.

Post by **Shado** » June 4, 2013, 9:47 am

I know that one. โซดา = soh dah

Post by **parrot** » June 4, 2013, 10:42 am

In my case, I like cutting my EST (Pepsi) with about 75% soda water.........it's to my liking. If I couldn't read that sign, I might think it's a tap from the bidet in the nearby men's room. One never knows:

"A not-so-spotless reputation
The world's favorite coffee chain is being accused of using "toilet water" to brew its coffee at a location in Hong Kong, according to The Huffington Post. When asked about allegations that the company's Bank of China location was using water from a spout in a nearby public bathroom, a Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) spokeswoman confirmed the rumors, saying:

"There is no direct water supply to that particular store, that's why we need to obtain the drinking water from the nearest source in the building.""

Post by **parrot** » June 4, 2013, 3:45 pm

I stopped by the Hole in the Wall for my fix of หมูผัดขิง stir fried ginger/pork and talked with Bahm about his Thai classes. He's currently teaching an American and an Australian....separately, in his home, near Ban Hui market. One is concentrating on reading, the other on conversation. He charges around 2500 baht for 12 hours (for one-on-one). He does a lot of tutoring....teaching English and Thai, as well as working in his family's restaurant.
Give him a call on one of the numbers shown.....no need to be concerned about him understanding you over the phone....his English is excellent.....or stop by his restaurant and yak over a plate of excellent Thai food. โชคดี

Post by **parrot** » June 6, 2013, 10:39 am

There are few things worse than saying ไอ้เหี้ย to a Thai. Unfortunately, many foreigners (including me many years ago) learn a variety of gutter Thai and don't understand the implications of using it.

In the latest episode, Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop referred to protesters at the Chiang Mai water summit as 'garbage'......then, when questioned about his comments by reporters said that that word was too soft.....instead, he referred to them as ไอ้เหี้ย ai-hia.

My advice to anyone wanting to try out words like this, other than in front of a mirror, is to wear a flak jacket and a helmet.

You can read the article in today's BP, search for ai hia

Post by **Frankie 1** » June 6, 2013, 11:15 am

parrot wrote:There are few things worse than saying ไอ้เหี้ย to a Thai. Unfortunately, many foreigners (including me many years ago) learn a variety of gutter Thai and don't understand the implications of using it.

In the latest episode, Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop referred to protesters at the Chiang Mai water summit as 'garbage'......then, when questioned about his comments by reporters said that that word was too soft.....instead, he referred to them as ไอ้เหี้ย ai-hia.

My advice to anyone wanting to try out words like this, other than in front of a mirror, is to wear a flak jacket and a helmet.

You can read the article in today's BP, search for ai hia

Maybe the hia will go and search for the politicians ...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FeBI5RYxk8

Post by **parrot** » June 9, 2013, 11:48 am

Andrew Biggs dwells on the monitor lizard saga in today's lifestyle section of the BP.