We Sell Everything We Want to

In Thailand, it can seem like almost anyone can sell almost anything! This Thai Series lesson explores the many ways Thai people earn extra income, from selling home-grown vegetables at local markets and baking brownies to sell on Facebook, to selling from the back of pickup trucks during COVID-19. You’ll also hear about laundromats that double as places to eat and relax, which goods need a license, roadside vendors and the police, and why many Thai people have two, three or even four jobs.

Thai Vocabulary:
ตลาดนัด (dtà-làat nát) – Scheduled market / Flea market
ตลาดสด (dtà-làat sòt) – Fresh market
พ่อค้าแม่ค้า (pɔ̂ɔ-káa mɛ̂ɛ-káa) – Vendors / Merchants
อาชีพ (aa-chîip) – Occupation / Career
กำไร (gam-rai) – Profit

Whether you’re curious about Thai culture or dreaming of starting a side business in Thailand, this lesson offers a fascinating look at everyday Thai life!

Advanced Intermediate Alcohol Bangkok Business Chiang Mai Clothes Covid Culture Daily Life Food Fruit Huai Khwang Jobs Law Maha Sarakham Market Money Online Shopping Police Shopping Social Media Tax Vegetables

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We Sell Everything We Want to

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