Not spicy at all
Tom from England says he loves spicy food. Pa Daeng, who makes the best chicken rice on the soi, decides to find out.
A Thai short story for beginner learners: 151 words, 40 sentences, every one with audio and an English translation. You'll know 99% of the words after Unit 6 of the free course.
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- ร้องไห้ ráwng-hâai
to cry
- หัวเราะ hǔa-ráw
to laugh
The story
Lunchtime at Pa Daeng's chicken rice stall on a soi in Bangkok.
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What does Tom say about spicy food at first?
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Why does Tom ask for water?
Question 3 of 5
How much water does he drink?
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What does Pa Daeng say about the chilli when Tom pays?
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What is Tom's answer at the end?
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