desi Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I just came across a decent book on reading Thai - Reading Thai is Fun, by James Neal (now deceased). No, I'm not having fun. But I am learning (well, when I'm not confused working my way through new concepts and yet another transliteration method). The layout is well thought out - large fonts with limited information on each page - all wrapped up in an easy to manipulate binder (why more lesson type books don't have binders, I'll never know). What I really like is the addition of different font types. Not sure about you, but I haven't been able to figure out some of the modern fonts in Thai. Ten are included in the book so it's a good start. I can't find it by googling, but it can be purchased at the book store by Villa market, Soi 6, Ari. Or by contacting the company below. Reading Thai is Fun, by James Neal ISBN 978-974-9823-94-1 Copyright 2008 Distributed by Booknet Co., Ltd Tel +66 2 3223678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidHouston Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I just came across a decent book on reading Thai - Reading Thai is Fun, by James Neal (now deceased). No, I'm not having fun. But I am learning (well, when I'm not confused working my way through new concepts and yet another transliteration method). The layout is well thought out - large fonts with limited information on each page - all wrapped up in an easy to manipulate binder (why more lesson type books don't have binders, I'll never know). What I really like is the addition of different font types. Not sure about you, but I haven't been able to figure out some of the modern fonts in Thai. Ten are included in the book so it's a good start. I can't find it by googling, but it can be purchased at the book store by Villa market, Soi 6, Ari. Or by contacting the company below. Reading Thai is Fun, by James Neal ISBN 978-974-9823-94-1 Copyright 2008 Distributed by Booknet Co., Ltd Tel +66 2 3223678 I think I have seen this book. It it a spiral-bound book with lots of font colors? Seems to me to be great for new readers of Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desi Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 I think I have seen this book. It it a spiral-bound book with lots of font colors? Seems to me to be great for new readers of Thai. Yes, that's the one. I've been searching for a book dedicated to reading Thai and this seems to have everything. And it certainly clears up the mystery of all those different fonts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rionoir Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 What I really like is the addition of different font types. Not sure about you, but I haven't been able to figure out some of the modern fonts in Thai. Ten are included in the book so it's a good start. Oh what a great idea, that would've been helpful 6 months ago. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desi Posted August 6, 2008 Author Share Posted August 6, 2008 What I really like is the addition of different font types. Not sure about you, but I haven't been able to figure out some of the modern fonts in Thai. Ten are included in the book so it's a good start. Oh what a great idea, that would've been helpful 6 months ago. lol Oh well, hopefully someone else will read this before they struggle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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