Friends and family555 baht
Ben asks Nam how much an iced coffee is, and makes a little joke. Her answer makes the price go up, and up.
A Thai short story for beginner learners: 151 words, 39 sentences, every one with audio and an English translation. You'll know 97% of the words after Unit 4 of the free course.
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- อ๋อ ǎw
oh, I see! (now I understand)
- หัวเราะ hǔa-ráw
to laugh
- ล้อเล่น láw-lên
to joke; just kidding!
The story
A LINE chat between Ben, who has just started learning Thai, and Nam, the barista at his favourite café on Sukhumvit.
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How much is an iced coffee at Nam's café?
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What does Ben think Nam's 555 means?
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How does Ben work out what 555 means?
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What does 555 mean in a Thai chat?
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How much does Ben pay in the end?
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