Learn Thai Vowels and Consonants for Newbies
Learning Thai may seem challenging at first, especially with its unique script, tones, and pronunciation. But don’t worry! One of the best places to start is with the building blocks of the Thai language —its consonants and vowels . Once you understand how these elements work together, everything else becomes easier. This guide is designed especially for beginners who have no prior experience with Thai. By the end, you’ll be able to recognize , pronounce , and combine basic Thai letters to begin reading real Thai words! 🧱 What Makes Thai Writing Unique? Unlike English, which uses 26 letters, Thai uses a non-Latin script that includes: 44 consonants 32 vowels No spaces between words in traditional writing Tones (but we’ll focus on those in another post) The letters may look complicated, but Thai script is logical and consistent once you understand the system. 🔠 Thai Consonants for Beginners Thai consonants are divided into three tone classes (high, mid, low...