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With a clear guided learning path, you can start learning with our bite-sized lessons. With Kru Smuk’s engaging method, you will have fun while making great progress!
Start from zero with volume 1 to read basic Thai words with ease, and continue with volume 2 to become confident reading any Thai sentences with full understanding.
Total 34 lessons
Total 30 lessons
Access the course on our online learning platform instantly right after enrollment. The course includes:
Stay on the right path. Students learn step by step and know what comes first and next.
The course consists of mini-lessons with clear explanations, making it easy to digest.
Besides video lessons, we provide access to a downloadable book, audio files, and online activities.
Ask our teacher team any questions or submit homework in the comment session.
Start by learning fundamental concepts such as consonants, vowels, syllable components, and basic pronunciation to read basic Thai words with ease.
Chapters: 1-5 (Total 30 lessons)
Completion Time: 2 months
Price: 6,100 THB (lifetime access)
✅ Best for beginners with no prior knowledge of Thai reading.
Continue with essential rules, exceptions, and extensive exercises to build fluency and help you read and write Thai sentences confidently and with a complete understanding.
This volume includes plenty of rules and exercises to help you become more fluent in reading and writing Thai.
📖 Chapters: 6-10 (Total 30 lessons)
⏱️ Completion Time: 1-2 months
🏷️ Price: 6,100 THB
✅ Best for students who can already read basic Thai words but cannot yet read sentences correctly and confidently.
Commit to the full path to reach fluency in Thai reading and writing. This is the best path with the best deal.
Lifetime access to 2 volumes:
📔 Basic Thai Reading V. 1 (Chapters 1-5)
📗 Basic Thai Reading V.2 ( Chapters 6-10)
Each program comes with:
✔ 24/7 online video lessons taught by Kru Smuk
✔ Downloadable textbook and solution books
✔ Online games and activities
✔ Certificate of course completion
✔ Student support and feedback in the comment section
✔ Est. completion time is 4 months
Price: Only 9,900 THB from 12,200 THB (20% OFF)
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EXCELLENT Based on 59 reviews Posted on anne loeweTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I tried to self-pace learn Thai for a while already, but the regular online class with Kru Ball really made the difference! Kru Ball is patient, friendly and consistent. The class was never boring and I always felt safe to make mistakes or ask questions! Thank you Kru Ball and Thank you Banana Thai! Really recommend for all who want to start their Thai language journey in a safe a welcoming environment.Posted on Jeanne PhuahTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best part about this course is the flashcard way of remembering vocab and doing the quizzlets. I can go through several times and then go back to the question and answer booklet available online, too, to practice translation. Kru Smuk also writes on the slides as she teaches and so I can catch much of what she is saying and jot down notes.Posted on Michelle TanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The learning materials are clear and easy to understand, which made it much easier to follow along and build confidence step by step. The lessons are also very engaging - especially the interactive games, which are not only fun but also help reinforce what I've learned in a natural way. Kru Oil is very very committed to helping me improve and always take the time to explain things thoroughly. Overall, it's an enjoyable and supportive environment for learning Thai, and I would definitely recommend it to others.Posted on David FunnellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was looking for an online Thai course that had a structured curriculum. Banana Thai has this. I have been doing 1 on 1 online lessons and have nearly completed module 2. My Thai has definitely improved over tha last 6 months. Happy to recommend!Posted on Mathias PersoonsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great course, quick feedback and overall good experience to learn Thai!Posted on Lee BamberTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I tried learning Thai online with ThaiPod101 but did not get very far, nothing seemed to sink in and the sentences were long and complex. I then tried learning in a classroom, but there were 14 people on the course and if the teacher asked a question I had to listen to 14 people give an answer in bad Thai accents. So, i decided I should try private classes to speed up my learning. I wanted a native thai speaker and a structured program with good materials. The Banana Thai materials are excellent , they are the best I have seen so far and my teacher is excellent, she can easily answer all those niggling questions I had.Posted on M BTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve loved my lessons with Banana Thai! The staff are professional, kind, and very knowledgeable. My Thai language study has gone smoothly & has helped me to have conversations with my Thai friends. I’m very grateful!Posted on Kiku CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best one can find for Thai!! And they’re so accessible. By the end of spoken intensive 1, I visited Chiangmai and successfully negotiated local prices, local parking, ordered food. Checked for when a parking lot would close, bargained, convinced some people I’m half Thai (with really bad Thai) etc etc. so the curriculum definitely works. I do wish they forced a little more rigor in grammar and accent as I’m quite lazy, but it’s already much better than many other language schools (I definitely couldnt do the above after just 6 months of French). I’ll be continuing!Posted on Rami AhmedTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “I’m really enjoying this course — the materials are great, and the teacher’s style is fantastic. I’m excited to continue my Thai language journey with banana Thai!”Posted on Althea PerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a hard time learning Thai from any course until I found Banana Thai. They are very expensive even when they go on 50% discount, they inflate the price first before they discount it so you think you get 50% but really just around 20-30% off, which is still expensive but it has been the clearest and most organized self-paced thai course I have ever taken. Other cheaper courses aren't organized enough. I bought almost all of their courses already. The courses also provide quizlet and wordwall for reviewing and quizes. I personally use anki for reviewing and spaced repetition so I manually create my own decks from their courses. However, the intensive course provides textbook grammar that is not what is being used in spoken thai. A lot of words are dropped in spoken thai. I want to learn spoken thai, not textbook grammar but it is also good to know the fundamentals. It would be great if Kru Smuk would also have a spoken thai version, not just grammar. She sometimes mentions that irl, tenses are dropped. They revamped the reading thai script course. I expected to get upgraded for free but after talking to CS, I get a discount to get reading thai vol 1 & 2 for around $100. massive discount but not free upgrade since I bought the whole bundle a couple of months ago already. So sad. But great that they keep improving. BananaThai is not perfect but it is the one I like the most right now.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
The full course is divided into two volumes:
Yes, you will be able to read basic Thai words already after completing the first volume.
However to be able to read anything in Thai with full understanding and confidence, you should complete the whole program of both volumes 1 and 2.
Absolutely, you don’t need previous knowledge before starting this course. Instead, the earlier you to know how to read Thai, the faster you can reach fluency.
Though some students may progress a bit faster when they already know some Thai words or speak basic Thai, this course is suitable for all levels.
Once you enrolled in the course, you will unlock the access of the course and can start learning right away.
Absolutely, when you purchased a bundle with a one-time payment plan, you can access the course content on our online platform for a lifetime.
Take this opportunity to review, relearn and revisit anytime from everywhere.
Credit card and Debit card are accepted for online payment on our website. Besides, you can also purchase a course with PayPal, Stripe and Wise. Please contact info@bananathaischool.com.
The prices are in Thai Baht (THB) however you can use your currency to make a payment with your card. The exchange rate is according to the current rate.
Regional taxes may be applied depends on where you resides and where your card is issued.
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