Thai Language Books

Here are some suggestions for books to help you learn Thai.

Teach Yourself Thai Complete Course (Book + CD Pack)
by David Smyth

A good introduction to Thai.

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Thai for Beginners (Book + CD)
by Benjawan Poomsan Becker

An excellent, comprehensive course, teaching reading and writing as well as speaking and listening.

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Thai for Intermediate Learners
by Benjawan Poomsan Becker

The next level of this thorough course.

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Thai for Advanced Readers
by Benjawan Poomsan Becker

Improve your reading skills and expand your vocabulary and knowledge of Thai culture.

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Thai: An Essential Grammar
by David Smyth

Thai grammar clearly explained, with examples both written in Thai and transliterated. A very useful book.

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Thai Reference Grammar: The Structure of Spoken Thai
by James Higbie and Snea Thinsan

An excellent reference book for advanced students of Thai, concentrating on the spoken language.

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Thai-English and English-Thai Dictionary: With Transliteration for Non-Thai Speakers - Complete with Thai Alphabet Guide
by Benjawan Poomsan Becker

A good dictionary for the intermediate student. Not fully comprehensive but it will take you a long way.

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Pocket Thai Dictionary
by Benjawan Golding and Mike Golding

Thai-English and English-Thai, with both Thai and romanised script. Small and very handy.

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