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Problem in Thai

“Problem” in Thai is ปัญหาbpan-hǎa.

ปัญหา bpan-hǎa

problem noun

  • bpan mid
  • hǎa rising
  • Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”

ไม่มีปัญหาmâi mii bpan-hǎa (no problem) is a cheerful yes to a favour.

Taught in Unit 23 · Lesson 1: A new job of the free course.

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Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

  • panha
  • pan haa
  • punha

More work and study in Thai

All work and study
  • ทำงาน tam-ngaan Work

    to work

  • เลิกงาน lôek-ngaan Finish work

    to finish work (for the day)

  • ประชุม bprà-chum Meeting
  • หัวหน้า hǔa-nâa Boss

    boss, manager, head (of a team)

  • เงินเดือน ngoen-duean Salary

    salary (monthly pay)

  • สัมภาษณ์ sǎm-pâat Interview

    to interview

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Unit 23 · If I were you · A new job. Short lessons with audio for every word, speaking practice and spaced review. No sign-up needed.

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