Child Labor

It’s Sunday, the whole family is at home, and that means chores! Dad sends Tim to cut the grass, Yim washes the dishes, and Daisy folds the clothes (after five more minutes of YouTube, of course). Then Yim remembers something her teacher said: children under 18 aren’t allowed to work. When Mum spots a few grey hairs, the girls see a chance to earn some pocket money... but will Mum agree to pay?

Thai Vocabulary:
ล้างจาน (láang jaan) – Wash the dishes
พับเสื้อผ้า (páp sʉ̂a-pâa) – Fold clothes
ตัดหญ้า (dtàt yâa) – Cut the grass
ผมหงอก (pǒm ngɔ̀ɔk) – Grey hair
จ่ายเงิน (jàai ngən) – Pay money
ผิดกฎหมาย (pìt gòt-mǎai) – Illegal

Follow along with this funny family story to learn everyday Thai words for household chores, clothes, and money in a natural context.

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Child Labor

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