Welcome to Thai at the CLC!
Thai, also known as Siamese or Central Thai, is the national and official language of Thailand and the native language of the Thai people and the vast majority of Thai Chinese. It is a tonal and analytic language, with a complex orthography and relational markers. Learn more about the fascinating Thai language and culture!
About Thai
เพื่อนกินหาง่าย เพื่อนตายหายาก
Friends for a meal are easy to find, friends until end of life are difficult to find.
Thai Lessons and Videos
Greetings
Learn how to greet others in Thai
Self-Introduction
Learn from our staff how to introduce yourself in Thai
More Videos
Check out more of our Thai language videos
นานาจิตตัง
There is no accounting for taste.
Get to Know Thai Culture
Thaiways prepares you culturally ready before you go to Thailand.
Thaiways MagazineIMPORTANT NOTE for Native/Near-Native Speakers
Critical Language courses are for enthusiastic students seeking practical language skills. Native /near native speakers are NOT allowed to take any CLC courses in their native languages. 101 classes are strictly for total beginners. Any students with background knowledge (including heritage students) of the selected language must contact the CLC director for appropriate class level BEFORE registration. CLC classes are self-instructional and are best suited for highly motivated and disciplined students. Please feel free to explore the languages offered by the CLC.