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Those 180 days didn't increase birth rates in the West and they won't it in Thailand either. There's only one way to fix this and you're not allowed to talk about it.

First of all congratz on starting your journey. It's hard to estimate how long things will take because it really depends on your lifestyle. For me it took 2-3 months to where I could comfortably go about my routine in the city. About 6 months in people really started to be impressed and most would continue the conversation in Thai. Im now 8 months in and in a weird stage of understanding a lot but also misunderstanding a lot. To my farang peers, I speak Thai, but really I'm far from being as fluent as I want to be. My methods were: 1. Daily vocab and phrases flashcards on my phone (Anki app) 2. Watching a lot of unsubtitled Thai media 3. Speaking to everyone I could about anything You can probably learn to read in as little as 7 tortuous days. I chose the lazy route and just memorized the consonants/vowels, then brute forced my way through text messages, menus, and signs based on context. some random tips: 1. Really focus hard on tones, just don't be frustrated that it takes a while. It took me probably 4 months to "get it". I honestly think tones are more important than constants. I garble a lot of consonants but never ever tones and am understood well. 2. Record yourself on your phone and listen back. It's a very humbling experience but worth it. 3. Try shadowing media you consume. This means repeating back what is said as best as you can. This will feel impossible at first but just keep doing it. 4. I would recommend getting a private tutor over a group class, other students will just hold you back.

Yea modern films feel like total slop. There's so many cool themes and stories to tell yet it's always some lame horror story or prison rape saga. Boringgg. Let's get a modern Ramakien film like Jackson's Lord of the Rings. It would write itself. Older Thai movies are great. Saw สวรรค์มืด recently and was really moved. These era had soul.

So just what are these social media platforms the ministry of truth has joined forces with? The only one I can think of is Pantip.

How many shekels are they paying you to post here Schlomo?

Grim times ahead, anyone else remember their exploding pagers?

What could Thailand have to offer Israel? I don't believe this is some charity for the greater good.

It's essentially the Burmese script but simplified. Only 19 consonants, no constant classes, and clear tone markers.

yeap, all my thai friends have a carthago delenda est vibe about cambodia. It's awkward, I find Khmer culture and people really interesting.

I wonder what Thai people think of this

The NACC is absolutely right on this one. Somsak and his cronies just want a piece of the pie now that everyone and their dear old ย่า realizes what a goldmine weed is. If Somsak goonies really wanted to protect the youth; increase the penalty for selling to them and force law enforcement to actually do their job. But it was never about protecting anyone and always about money.

His motives are obvious to anyone with half a brain. You don't just walk into Blackstone randomly.

big playas only

Sad to hear. Stop brother wars.

Who in their right mind would trust Israel

F tourism

I've only stayed in the city of Chiang Mai and never really ventured further than Doi Suthep.

Your idea of what marriage entails is twisted. Maybe you don't realize it but you sound like some kind of sex-addict, or maybe someone who got burned too many time by evil women. I think it's time for serious introspection OP. Lay off the kitty and booze for a year.

Could this be the start of cheaper beef burgers in Thailand?

I wonder what Thais think of this

Language Reactor is an absolute game changer! Thanks for the rec Lots of great advice in this thread ขอบคุณครับทุกคน.

Praying for dear life riding pillion while the driver watches anime is a classic Thai experience.