Daily Telegram lessons built for expats living in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. From ordering street food to navigating taxis — learn the Thai that actually matters.
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Thai unlocks the real Bangkok — the side you can't access with English and a translation app.
Tell the som tam lady exactly how spicy you want it. Ask what's in that mystery curry. Get the off-menu dishes regulars know about.
Negotiate rent, explain the broken AC, and understand what the building rules actually say — without waiting for someone to translate.
Give directions, negotiate fares, and stop getting the tourist price. Know when the meter should be running and how to say so.
Greet the parents properly, understand the dinner table conversation, and show respect with the right polite particles.
Sample Lesson
Every morning, Vox sends you a bite-sized Thai lesson on Telegram. Reply to practice. Get instant AI feedback.
Curriculum
12 weeks from zero to confident conversations. Each week builds on the last.
Cultural context
Thai is more than vocabulary. These cultural nuances are woven into every Vox lesson.
Hands together, slight bow. Higher hands = more respect. Don't wai the 7-Eleven cashier — but always wai elders. Vox teaches you who gets which wai.
"Maa" can mean come, horse, or dog depending on tone. Thai has 5 tones and getting them wrong can be hilarious — or offensive. Every lesson includes audio-style tone markers.
Before entering homes, temples, and many shops — shoes come off. And never point your feet at people or Buddha images. Vox covers the body language rules foreigners miss.
The Thai royal family is deeply revered. Lèse-majesté laws are serious. Vox helps you understand appropriate language and behavior around this topic.
Daily lessons on Telegram. AI feedback. Cultural context. $9/mo
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