When people picture Thailand in their head, they think of palm trees, coconuts, and lazy afternoons in hammocks. However, the Thai economy has exploded over the last 40 years, and modern-day Bangkok is a thriving technological metropolis. Join us for today’s article on technology words in Thai.
It’s a little ironic that we’re writing this article because Ling, the Thai language learning app, has embraced technology like very few start-ups in the past.
Ling based itself in the digital nomad hotspot of Chiang Mai and brought together a young and vibrant team of software developers and language learning experts.
That was five years ago, and since then, Ling has amassed more than 10 million downloads across all the app platforms.
We want to harness the power of advances in learning in the digital age to improve your outcomes while learning Thai. Take a closer look here.
Technology Words In Thai – A List
Machines And Appliances
These are basic technology words you’ll need in your everyday life here in Thailand.
Technology Words In Thai – Adjectives
Here are some words that will be especially useful if you’re in the tech industry.
How Did Bangkok Become So Developed?
As things stand, Bangkok is one of the biggest cities in the world, with a population of around 11 million people. It is extraordinary to consider that 50 years ago, in 1970, the population was only 3 million
In numbers, that means 15% of the Thai people live in Bangkok, and the economy of Bangkok contributes a massive 30% of Thailand’s total GDP.
Bangkok has done this through massive technological developments on all fronts. For example, it expanded its airports, so by 2019, the total amount of passengers that went through just one airport in the city was 65 million.
If you’re interested in technology and seeing how a country develops, I’d recommend going to the Bangkok Metropolitan Region, one of the largest car and electronics sites in the world.
The government launched the Thailand 4.0 project a few years back, and the key word here is smart. Smart cities. Smart farming. Smart everything.
One thing that stunned me when I first went to Chiang Mai was the internet connection quality. In 2021 Thailand ranked 7th in the whole world for broadband speeds!
Again, this shows how the Thai government is committed to ensuring that the best tech minds find a home in the country. And we at Ling are grateful for that.
Technology-Related Phrases In Thai
Learn Thai With Ling
Before we go, I want to tell you a little more about Ling, the number one place for you to learn Thai words and phrases.
Vocabulary is just one facet of the app, and we also have practice on everything from pronunciation and listening. Our patented chatbot is designed to make sure you feel comfortable conversing with native speakers.
If you get bored of Thai, we have 60 other languages to choose from, including nearby Lao, Khmer, and Vietnamese. Perfect for any travelers!
N.B. one thing I’ve learned from traveling around different places is that even if you speak a little bit of the language, local people will love you for it.
If you liked this blog, check out a few others, such as words for dating in Thai and religion in Thailand.
Come on over to the website, download the app, and see that language learning in the 21st century can be as fun as it is rewarding.
