I Don't Want to Drive Anymore

Ever been the one in the family who always gets sent out to run errands? In this Easy Thai lesson, you’ll hear a personal story about learning to ride a motorbike at 17 and drive a car at 24, and why that meant the end of relaxing days spent reading, gaming and napping in the back seat! You’ll hear what it’s like to be sent to the market again and again, cross a busy road with a nervous passenger on the back, and drive for hours while everyone else snacks and sleeps.

Thai Vocabulary:
ขับรถ (khàp rót) – To drive
รถมอเตอร์ไซค์ (rót mɔɔ-dtəə-sai) – Motorbike
นั่งซ้อนท้าย (nâng sɔ́ɔn tháai) – To ride on the back (as a passenger)
ข้ามถนน (khâam thà-nǒn) – To cross the road
พวงมาลัย (phuang-maa-lai) – Steering wheel

Do you enjoy driving, or would you rather be the passenger? Listen and see if you feel the same way!

Advanced Beginner Age Car Driving Errands Family Feelings Hobbies Market Motorbike Opinions Road Shopping Sister Story Traffic Transport Travel

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I Don't Want to Drive Anymore

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