Storm

Learn how to talk about storms and extreme weather in Thai in this Easy Thai lesson! Discover the Thai names for different kinds of storms, from cyclones and typhoons to tornadoes (known in Thai as “elephant trunk storms”), and how storms are classified by level and wind speed. You’ll also hear about Thailand’s hot season, thunderstorms and hail, along with practical safety advice for stormy weather and why you should never leave a water bottle in a hot car.

Thai Vocabulary:
พายุ (paa-yú) – Storm
พายุงวงช้าง (paa-yú nguang cháang) – Tornado
ร้อนอบอ้าว (rɔ́ɔn òp-âao) – Hot and humid / Sweltering
ฟ้าแลบ (fáa lɛ̂ɛp) – Lightning
ฟ้าร้อง (fáa rɔ́ɔng) – Thunder
ฟ้าผ่า (fáa phàa) – Lightning strike
ลูกเห็บ (lûuk hèp) – Hail

Keep listening, keep learning, and stay safe whatever the weather!

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Storm

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