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As a Thai language teacher with 20 years experience, I believe that learning the names of wild animals in Thai is an essential part of mastering the language. In this lesson, we will focus on the most common wild animals that can be found in Thailand.

After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Months of the year & Numbers 1 10.

Vocabulary

Here are some of the most common wild animals that can be found in Thailand and their corresponding names in Thai:

Thai	Pronunciation	English Translation
ช้าง	cháang	elephant
สิงโต	sing-gà-dto	lion
นก	nók	bird
กระจิบ	grà-jìp	crocodile
จระเข้	jará-khêe	monitor lizard
งู	ngoo	snake
หมี	mĕe	bear
ลิง	ling	monkey
กวาง	gwaang	deer
เสือ	sĕua	tiger

Usage

To use these words properly, it is important to know a few things about their pronunciation. In Thai, each word has its own tone which can change the meaning of the word entirely. When you say these words, you need to be careful about the tone to use. For instance, the word "ช้าง" (elephant) is pronounced with a low tone. If you change the tone to a rising tone, you will say "ช้าง" (cold water). This is a completely different word and can cause confusion in communication.

Here are some simple tips to help you with your pronunciation:

• Listen carefully to native speakers
• Practice speaking with a Thai-speaking partner
• Focus on speaking slowly and clearly

Interesting Facts

Thailand has a rich variety of animal species due to its diverse geography and climate. In addition to the animals listed above, Thailand is also home to some unique and interesting wildlife such as the krait, a highly venomous snake, and the binturong, a bear-like creature with a prehensile tail that it uses to climb trees.

Practice

Here are some ideas to help you practice using these new words in context:

• Watch documentaries or movies about wildlife in Thailand
• Visit a local zoo or wildlife sanctuary
• Practice with a native speaker

Sources

• Welcome to the Wild: Animal Names in Thai
• Thai Language: How to say "Don't lie to me." in Thai? อย่ามาโกหกนะ ...
• Thai Animals And Its Vocabulary - Ling App

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Animals

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Prepositions

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• Common Animals
• Animals
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