What do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

Summer holidays have arrived in Thailand! In this Thai story, you’ll learn about Thailand’s three seasons before joining Yim and her friends as they ride their bikes to a grassy field, lie back, and imagine shapes in the clouds. Then the friends share what they want to be when they grow up: a police officer, an online seller, a teacher, a businessman… and one friend has a surprising change of plan!

Thai Vocabulary:
ฤดูร้อน (rʉ́-duu rɔ́ɔn) – Hot season / Summer
ปิดเทอม (bpìt thəəm) – School holidays
ก้อนเมฆ (gɔ̂ɔn mêek) – Cloud
โตขึ้น (dtoo khʉ̂n) – When (I) grow up
ตำรวจ (dtam-rùat) – Police officer
นักธุรกิจ (nák thú-rá-gìt) – Businessman

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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What do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

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