Characteristics of a Thai Person

What are Thai people really like? In this lesson, explore 20 common traits of Thai people, drawn from the views of Thai people themselves and of foreigners who have visited Thailand, both long ago and today. From a love of karaoke and celebrating every festival, to respecting elders, believing in luck, and adding ค่ะ (kâ) or ครับ (kráp) to the end of sentences, even when speaking English! You’ll also find out why Thai food never needs a knife at the table, why restaurant staff take your order straight away, and how Thai people deal with the heat.

Thai Vocabulary:
ลักษณะ (lák-sà-nà) – Characteristic / Trait
กตัญญู (gà-tan-yuu) – Grateful (especially to parents)
อ่อนน้อมถ่อมตน (ɔ̀ɔn nɔ́ɔm thɔ̀ɔm ton) – Humble
กระตือรือร้น (grà-tʉʉ-rʉʉ-rón) – Enthusiastic / Eager

Do any of these sound like the Thai people you know? Listen along and see how many you recognise!

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Characteristics of a Thai Person

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