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Thai Ebooks to Learn, Practice,
and Read at Every Level

Portable PDF guides written by a real Thai teacher, not auto-generated phrasebooks. Study on the plane, at the cafe, or offline during your trip.

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About these study guides

Study Thai Offline,
at Your Own Pace

Thai with Nariss offers eight learn-Thai books and PDF study guides, written by Kru Nariss, a TEFL-certified native Thai teacher based in Koh Samui. The collection spans beginner tones and grammar through upper-intermediate reading, plus specialized guides for travelers and Muay Thai practitioners. Priced from 190 THB with instant download.

Not another generic phrasebook

These guides follow the same structured curriculum as the video courses. Each lesson builds on the last, with vocabulary tables, real dialogues, and cultural notes. You learn what to say and when it actually makes sense to say it.

Eight guides, beginner to upper-intermediate

Start with tones and pronunciation, work through grammar and daily-life vocabulary, then level up with 100 reading stories in authentic Thai script. Or pick the guide that matches your goal: travel, Muay Thai training, or general fluency.

Ebooks

Available Study Guides

Eight ebooks organized by level. Pick the one that fits where you are now.

Start from Zero

  • Thai Grammar Foundation
    NEW

    Thai Grammar Foundation

    A complete 20-module grammar course for adult beginners. Grammar notes, pattern tables, and written practice you can self-check.

    107 pages20 modulesPDF

    590 THB

    What's inside

    • The three words for is, am, are (เป็น, คือ, อยู่), negation, and sentence order
    • Around 900 vocabulary entries: Thai script, phonetics with tone marks, English
    • 690 cumulative practice sentences with a full answer key at the back
    • Classifiers, 60 adjectives, comparisons, directions, and a mid-course review
  • Tones & Pronunciation Practice

    Tones & Pronunciation Practice

    Master the five Thai tones before you learn a single word. Short, visual, and hands-on.

    10 pages6 sectionsPDF

    190 THB

    What's inside

    • The 5 tones explained with emotion aids (surprise, question, command)
    • Minimal pairs that change meaning: maa (come), mǎa (dog), máa (horse)
    • Bp/Ph consonant drills with practical vocabulary
    • Ng/N mouth-placement diagrams and exercises
  • Thai for Beginner

    Thai for Beginner

    Seven modules of survival Thai: greetings, food, transport, numbers, grammar, health, and emotions.

    32 pages7 modulesPDF

    290 THB

    What's inside

    • Tones, greetings, pronouns, and self-introduction
    • Restaurant ordering, allergies, and street food vocabulary
    • Directions, transport, city landmarks, and numbers/money
    • Grammar connectors, time, health vocabulary, and emotions

    + Free Tones & Pronunciation guide

  • Thai Starter Pack: Absolute Beginner
    MOST COMPLETE

    Thai Starter Pack: Absolute Beginner

    The most thorough beginner resource: 22 lessons across 10 modules, from pronunciation to real-life ordering and daily routines.

    141 pages22 lessonsPDF

    590 THB

    What's inside

    • Pronunciation and tones foundation (4 dedicated lessons)
    • Sentence building, negation, questions, and the power of 'Dai'
    • Present, past, and future tenses with connectors
    • Real-life modules: restaurant ordering, daily routine, adjectives
  • 20 Stories: Reading for Beginner

    20 Stories: Reading for Beginner

    Twenty short stories that build your reading skills day by day. Each story includes a quiz and vocabulary list.

    40 pages20 storiesPDF

    390 THB

    What's inside

    • Stories 1-10: daily routines, restaurants, shopping, family
    • Stories 11-15: logical connectors (because, but, if... then)
    • Stories 16-20: atmosphere, time contrasts, descriptive scenes
    • 5 comprehension questions + 12-16 vocabulary words per story

    + Free Tones & Pronunciation guide

Level Up Your Reading

100 Stories: Reading for Upper-Intermediate

One hundred stories of real Thai life: culture, food, festivals, and everyday characters. Authentic script, no simplification.

200 pages100 storiesPDF

590 THB

What's inside

  • Culture and psychology: idioms, social behaviors, emotional expressions
  • Food and daily life: regional dishes, markets, and local habits
  • Festivals: Songkran, Loy Krathong, Visakha Bucha, and more
  • 5 comprehension questions + 10-15 vocabulary words per story

+ Free Tones & Pronunciation guide

100 Stories: Reading for Upper-Intermediate

Thai for Specific Goals

Thai for Travelers Study Guide

The companion guide to the Thai for Travelers video course. All vocabulary, dialogues, and cultural notes in one searchable PDF.

91 pages20 lessonsPDF

390 THB

What's inside

  • The Essentials: greetings, polite phrases, numbers, airport, taxis
  • Getting Around: bus and train, directions, food, hotel check-in
  • Daily Life: emergencies, pharmacy, shopping, bookings, attractions
  • Culture and Socializing: small talk, etiquette, visa runs, nightlife

Thai for Muay Thai Training

Ten lessons of gym-ready Thai: strikes, commands, gear, camp life, fight day, and Sak Yant culture.

38 pages10 lessonsPDF

390 THB

What's inside

  • First-day foundations: greetings, pronouns, Wai etiquette
  • Strikes, pad-work commands, and communicating with your Kru
  • Numbers, time, money, gear shopping, and camp daily routine
  • Ring-side culture, fight day vocab, Sak Yant beliefs, body/health

+ Free Tones & Pronunciation guide

Save with Bundles

Combine ebooks with video courses and private lessons for a better price.

Beginner Reading Pack

590 THB

Save 280 THB

Thai for Beginner + 20 Stories for Beginner + free Tones guide. Learn the basics, then practice reading right away.

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Nak Muay Gym Bundle

4,490 THB

Save 1,000 THB

Thai for Muay Thai video course + training ebook + 5 private lessons with Nariss. Everything you need for gym life in Thailand.

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Traveler's Prep Bundle

4,890 THB

Save 1,490 THB

Thai for Travelers video course + study guide ebook + 5 hours of private lessons. Full preparation for your trip.

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What Students Say

In planning my first trip to Thailand, Kru Nariss has been very helpful in building a targeted lesson plan for basic conversation skills. Given the challenge of learning a new language in a short time, I think it's essential to talk with a native speaker. Kru Nariss has provided great advice on pronunciation, and she has a number of sample audio tracks so you can review the sounds of the Thai language on your own time. She also has answered questions I have had about the culture and traveling in the country.

G S

Google Review · October 2024
She is absolutely an amazing teacher! Friendly, easy going and lovely. UX of materials that she makes are great, her feedback after every class is very precise, she gives compliments but also what I need to work on. Also she contacts me during the week and recommends something (Thai music, Thai films etc). She is great, she is my favourite teacher!

Mana Hasuike

Google Review · December 2023
Nariss is a great Thai teacher. I study speaking with her. She gives me lots of worksheets, and flashcards to remember new vocabulary and homework. I highly recommend her.

A M

Google Review · December 2023
Kru Nariss is a great teacher. She takes the time to figure out what my goals are and then helps me to work on them. Taking her classes has been amazing and I'm able to learn a lot. She carefully plans out the lessons and also gives me handouts and flashcards to help with vocabulary building and pronunciation!

nkeng n

Google Review · December 2023
Learning Thai with Kru Nariss is really fun! She explains everything clearly and helps her students whenever they encounter difficulties or have questions. Another valuable thing is that she will always send us course recaps and other additional learning material tailored to our needs. Very thoughtful!

Abiliansyah F.P

Google Review · December 2023

Questions About
the Ebooks

Have more questions? Book a free consultation or browse our free Thai phrases guide.

All eight ebooks are searchable PDFs. They work on any device: phone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader. You get instant download access after purchase.
If you have never studied Thai, start with Tones & Pronunciation Practice (190 THB) to nail the five tones. Then move to Thai for Beginner or the Thai Starter Pack depending on how deep you want to go. If you can already read Thai script, jump to 20 Stories for Beginner.
They cover the same material. The Thai for Travelers Study Guide is the written companion to the Thai for Travelers video course, and Thai for Muay Thai Training accompanies the Muay Thai video course. The video courses add 4K video, native pronunciation, and interactive quizzes on top.
Absolutely. Every ebook works as a standalone study guide. Many students use them as quick reference during their trip or training sessions.
Four of our ebooks (Thai for Beginner, 20 Stories, 100 Stories, and Thai for Muay Thai) include the Tones & Pronunciation Practice guide for free. It is a 10-page workbook that covers the five Thai tones with visual aids and exercises.
Yes. The Beginner Reading Pack bundles three beginner ebooks (Thai for Beginner, 20 Stories, and the free Tones guide). The Nak Muay Gym Bundle includes the Muay Thai ebook with the video course and private lessons. The Traveler's Prep Bundle pairs the Travelers ebook with the video course and private lessons.
Yes. If you already bought an ebook and want to upgrade to a bundle, contact Nariss and she will adjust the pricing for you.

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