Set 42: Read the signs II Flashcards by Learn Thai With Ying

Read the sign.

บุคคลภายนอก

ห้ามเข้า

bùk-kon paai-nâwk
hâam kâo

Unauthorized personnel no entry.

บุคคลภายนอก = Outsiders, unauthorized personnel
ห้ามเข้า = No entry, prohibited

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ตลาดบ้านใหม่

dtà-làat bâan-mài

Ban Mai Market

ตลาดบ้านใหม่ is an old-style market in Chachoengsao, Thailand. The market is well-known for its charming wooden buildings and traditional atmosphere, offering a variety of local foods, snacks, and products.

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ร้านนี้
ไม่ใส่กัญชา

Ráan née mâi sài gan-chaa

This shop does not add cannabis.

ร้านนี้ = this shop
ไม่ใส่ = do not add
กัญชา = cannabis

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หมึกสดย่าง

น้ำจิ้มรสเด็ด 3 รส

mèuk sòt yâang
nám-jîm rót dèt săam rót.

Grilled fresh squid with flavorful seafood dipping sauce.

หมึก = หquid
สด = ดresh
ย่าง = เrilled
น้ำจิ้มสามรส = seafood dipping sauce
รสเด็ด = flavorful

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หยุด

ตรวจ

yùt
dtrùat

Stop for inspection.

หยุด = stop
ตรวจ = inspection or check
This sign is typically seen at police checkpoints or roadblocks.

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กาแฟสด

gaa-fae sòt

fresh coffee or freshly brewed coffee.

กาแฟ = Coffee
สด = Fresh
The font used here is inspired by Korean alphabets (Hangul) and is quite popular in Thailand.

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ไปหมอชิด

ชานชาลา 2

bpai măw chít
chaan-chaa-laa săwng

To Mo Chit. Platform 2.

ไป = to, go
หมอชิด = Mo Chit (name of a station in Bangkok)
ชานชาลา = Platform

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ขายยา

kăai yaa

sell medicine

ขาย = to sell
ยา = medicine

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เลี้ยวซ้ายรอสัญญาณไฟ

เลี้ยวซ้ายผ่านตลอด

líao-sáai raw săn-yaan fai (left)
líao-sáai pàan dtà-làwt (right)

Turn left, wait for the traffic light. // Free left turn allowed.

เลี้ยวซ้าย = turn left
รอ = wait
สัญญาณ = signal
ไฟ = light
ผ่านตลอด = pass through

These two signs look similar. At some intersections, you may be allowed to turn left whenever it’s safe, while at others, you need to wait for the green light. If you can’t read these signs, you might be the problem.

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ถนนข้าวสาร

tà-nŏn kâao-săan

Khao San Road

Khao San Road is a famous street in Bangkok, Thailand, known for its vibrant nightlife, backpacker accommodations, street food, and eclectic shops. The name “ถนนข้าวสาร” literally translates to “Rice Grain Road,” reflecting its history as a major rice market.

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ตั้งเวลา เปิด-ปิด
แอร์อย่างไร

dtâng way-laa bpə̀ət - bpìt
ae yàang-rai?

How to set the air conditioner timer for on and off?

ตั้งเวลา = Set the timer
เปิด-ปิด = On and off
แอร์ = Air conditioner
อย่างไร = How

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สระว่ายน้ำสำหรับเด็ก

sà-wâai-nám săm-ràp dèk

Swimming pool for children.

สระว่ายน้ำ = swimming pool
สำหรับ = for
เด็ก = children

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ยินดีต้อนรับ

yin-dee dtâwn-ráp

Welcome.

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อาหารตามสั่ง

aa-hăan dtaam sàng

Made-to-order food.

อาหารตามสั่ง is similar to an à la carte menu. In this style of dining, diners can specify their preferences and make specific requests for how the food should be prepared. This could include choices about ingredients, levels of spiciness, and even special dietary requirements.

It’s a popular option in Thailand because it allows diners to customize their meals to their liking, offering flexibility and variety.

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