The New Family Member

A new member joins the family in this heart-warming Thai story! An aunt drives in from Bangkok with a little black puppy as a gift for Yim, and everyone has a different idea for its name. Will the puppy settle into its new home, and what can the family do when it won’t stop barking at night? Along the way, you’ll hear Thai for the months of the year, birthdays and age, feelings, and speaking different languages.

Thai Vocabulary:
หมา (mǎa) – Dog
ป้า (bpâa) – Aunt (parent’s older sister)
เห่า (hào) – To bark
ตกใจ (dtòk jai) – To be startled / frightened
เพื่อนบ้าน (pʉ̂an bâan) – Neighbour
วันเกิด (wan gə̀ət) – Birthday

Learning Thai through stories helps you understand vocabulary in context and remember it more naturally. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your Thai journey with every story!

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The New Family Member

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