{"product_id":"how-to-read-thai-duangta-wanthong-mondi-9781495491375","title":"How to Read Thai: Non-colour version","description":"\u003cp\u003eEight (8) simple rules stand between you and being able to read Thai \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a language where there are no spaces between words, many have asked us, where do you start, how can you start?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe answer to this, and all your questions are in our new book in our \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuest - Quick, Easy, Simple Thai system - How to Read Tha\u003c\/b\u003ei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003eYou can imagine that not being able to identify words is probably the biggest problem faced by new readers; and, it has to be said, is the single reason why a book of this nature has never been written before.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy? Because no-one has looked at the language in the same way we have. But, all you need to know are 2 things: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Thai alphabet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8 quick, easy, simple rules.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn that note, this book does NOT teach you the Thai alphabet. If you don't know the Thai alphabet yet, then we would recommend either \u003ci\u003eQuest\u003c\/i\u003e volume II; or, if you prefer interactive learning with sounds, quizzes, tests, native speakers, etc., then perhaps our PC\/Mac\/iPad app \u003cb\u003eThe Learn Thai Alphabet Application\u003c\/b\u003e - only available from www.learnthaialphabet.com - would be better.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing these means you've already learnt our system and are familiar with exactly why we succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs others have said: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Well, I agree that your app and those posts* are like a speed-of-light catalyst in terms of teaching one the Thai script and reading it within literally two days (in my experience) which I find extraordinary.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmiliusz Smorczewski, Illinois, USA, 9th July 2013\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...My fears of the Thai language were overtaking me until I used this program. ...I have tried numerous other products and they made no sense what so ever  ... I am amazed at my progress with a language I NEVER thought I could learn  The Thai language is very intimidating and this program has taken the fear away \"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSandy Ching, Cotacachi, Ecuador, 9th September 2013\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, if you can learn, or already know the Thai alphabet, you've already achieved the first step; however, the next question is can you learn 8 simple rules? Well, to gauge their difficulty, here are the first 2: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvery syllable starts with a consonant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA written vowel is always associated with a consonant.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 down, 6 to go.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext, you just follow us, step-by-step as we guide you, explain, and show you exactly how we do it; and, by the end of the book, you will be able to read Thai.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur system is so simple, even an adult can do it (and we do mean this, children learn so much easier than adults).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThai script has been considered by many to be so complicated and difficult for foreigners to learn. This, in some way, explains why a book like this has never been written before; but, as with anything, simple is best: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...These resources are making the learning of Thai finally a reality after numerous false starts. ...the simplicity of the system breaks down the psychological barriers to attacking the idea of reading\/writing Thai.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrock Estes, Richmond, VA, 15th September 2013\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, if you've previously baulked or failed at reading Thai script, then we've removed all obstacles in your way. The pathway to your Quest lies open before you \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHTRT is the fourth volume in Quest - Quick, Easy, Simple Thai.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* This book was compiled from 'posts' we wrote for our \u003cb\u003eLearn Thai Alphabet app\u003c\/b\u003e Members' Area and which then became this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e** Full testimonials are available at www.learnthaialphabet.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuest - Volume I is Learning Thai Your Great Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuest - Volume II is Memory Aids to Your Great Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuest - Volume III is The Perfect Thai Phrasebook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.learnthaiaphabet.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- - - - - -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Duangta Wanthong Mondi, Russ Crowley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1495491374\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781495491375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.79d\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Duangta Wanthong Mondi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44124122644735,"sku":"9781495491375","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b0e667a6-4866-4b4e-95d4-0c407d489aed.jpg?v=1687434879","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-read-thai-duangta-wanthong-mondi-9781495491375","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}