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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 10 MIN

Why Thai Time Is So Confusing (And Why It Actually Makes Sense)

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EP 2: Why Thai Time Is So ConfusingMany Thai learners say that telling time is one of the hardest parts of learning Thai.Why do Thai people say:​ตีสาม (3 AM)• เจ็ดโมง (7 AM)• บ่ายสอง (2 PM)• หนึ่งทุ่ม (7 PM)Why does the counting keep changing throughout the day?In this episode, you'll learn:✅ Why Thai uses ตี, โมง, and ทุ่ม✅ The historical origins of Thai timekeeping✅ Why 7 PM becomes หนึ่งทุ่ม instead of เจ็ดทุ่ม✅ How Thai people actually tell time in daily conversationBy the end of this episode, Thai time will finally make sense.🎧 Perfect for Thai learners from beginner to advanced.*Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Follow for more Thai language, slang, culture, and grammar explained simply.*Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thaiishard/Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@ThaiishardTikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@thaiishard?_r=1&_t=ZS-97udWU4VPNM#LearnThai #ThaiLanguage #ThaiGrammar #ThaiPodcast #ThaiIsHard #LearnThaiPodcast

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