No diving today
The sky over Koh Tao is perfect, the sea is flat and six divers are ready to go. Then the old boatman says no.
A Thai short story for intermediate learners: 242 words, 38 sentences, every one with audio and an English translation. You'll know 96% of the words after Unit 22 of the free course.
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- พายุ paa-yú
storm
- แอป áep
app
- เชื่อ chûea
to believe
- ฟ้า fáa
sky
- แรง raeng
strong (wind, rain)
- มาม่า maa-mâa
instant noodles (from the brand MAMA)
The story
A small dive shop on Koh Tao, an island in the Gulf of Thailand, early one morning in the rainy season.
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What is the weather like at seven in the morning?
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Why does Lung Thong say they won't go?
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What happens at midday?
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How did Lung Thong know about the storm?
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