Best Thai Dictionary (Both Words and Definitions in Thai)?

[SnakeheadAngler]

Hi everyone,

 

   I'm wondering what you would suggest as the equivalent of Oxford or Webster's when it comes to Thai dictionaries.  Please know that I am not talking about a bilingual dictionary such as those by Mary Haas or So Sethaputra, but rather a comprehensive dictionary entirely in the Thai language, one in which the vocabulary words and their definitions are both written in Thai.  I'm talking about a general dictionary that an educated Thai adult would consult.  I would prefer something of sufficient print quality and with large enough font and page size to allow a person to use it without having to strain his or her eyes.  A durable binding would be another plus.

 

   Thanks!

[Roy Baht]

There is the พจนานุกรมกบับราชบัณฑิตสถาน which is referred to as RID or RSD which is on-line in its most up to date form I think. It is the official dictionary for use by officials of the state. Often quoted to justify the meanings of words.

 

You can access an "easy to use" version of the RID at http://thai-notes.com/dictionaries/RIDictionary.shtml

 

The official version is at http://www.royin.go.th/dictionary/

[tgeezer]

Just enter royin.go.th  in the address bar and look for พจนานุกรม ฉบับราชบัณฑิตยสถาน พ.ศง ๒๕๕๔ 

We will then have lots to talk about you and I. 

[Oxx]

The RID is, of course, excellent.  However, it's weak on etymology and is slow to be updated.  It's best supplemented with the Royal Institute's Dictionary of New Words, currently at volume 3, I believe.