Next to the 7-Eleven
Boss's phone dies in the middle of a Grab ride. Luckily, his passenger knows the way: just turn left at the 7-Eleven.
A Thai short story for beginner learners: 156 words, 37 sentences, every one with audio and an English translation. You'll know 97% of the words after Unit 8 of the free course.
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- กลับรถ glàp-rót
to make a U-turn
- ข้าม kâam
to cross, to go across
- ถนน tà-nǒn
road, street
- หนู nǔu
you (an older person to a younger one, warmly)
The story
A Grab ride in Bangkok. Boss picks up Pa Sri and her shopping at a busy market.
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