Learn the Thai Alphabet: Interactive Flashcards with Sound 🇹🇭

Thai has 44 consonants, and each one comes with its own keyword. Thai children learn them all with a classic rhyme, from ก ไก่ (gor gài – chicken) to ฮ นกฮูก (hor nók-hûuk – owl). These free interactive flashcards help you learn them the same way, with pictures and sound.

How to use the flashcards

1. Tap or click any card to flip it over.

2. On the back you’ll see the keyword and a picture that help you remember the letter.

3. You’ll also hear the letter read aloud, for example “gor gài”.

4. Tap the card again to flip it back.

Tips for learning

• Start small. Learn 5–6 letters a day rather than all 44 at once.

• Say it out loud. Repeat each letter and its keyword after the audio.

• Test yourself. Look at the letter on the front and try to say its name before you flip the card.

• Notice the pairs. Some letters sound the same, such as ข and ค (both “kor”). They belong to different consonant classes, which affects tones. We’ll cover this in our lessons.

No sound?

The audio uses your device’s built-in Thai voice. If you can’t hear anything:

• Check that your volume is on and your device isn’t on silent.

• Try a different browser (Chrome or Safari work best).

• On Windows or Android, you may need to add Thai as a language or speech voice in your device settings.

Want to go further?

Knowing the alphabet is the first step to reading Thai. Join our free Introduction to the Thai Alphabet course, or book a free trial lesson with a native Thai teacher to learn tones, vowels and real conversation.

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