I'll Eat Them Up

Take a trip from Bangkok to the seaside in this true Thai story about family, food, and a very big appetite! At 18, two sisters ride the BTS across Bangkok to meet their aunt after work. Then everyone drives about 100 km to Bang Saen beach for a seafood dinner. Along the way there’s a stop for a popular roadside snack, a table full of grilled shrimp, fish, and crab, and a funny surprise when the meal is over: one plate has a mountain of shrimp shells! You’ll learn useful Thai for family members, getting around, ordering food, and talking about time and distance.

Thai Vocabulary:
อาหารทะเล (aa-hǎan tá-lee) – Seafood
ป้า (bpâa) – Aunt (parent’s older sister)
แกะกุ้ง (gàe gûng) – Peel shrimp
น้ำจิ้ม (nám jîm) – Dipping sauce
ข้าวหลาม (khâao lǎam) – Sticky rice roasted in bamboo
เช็คบิล (chék bin) – Check, please

Learning Thai through real-life stories helps you remember words in context. Keep listening and enjoy your Thai journey!

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I'll Eat Them Up

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