I Asked Random Thai People to Critique my Thai Language

In this video, I find out whether Thai people think the Thai language is actually difficult. And at the same time, I asked them to critique my Thai so that both me and people watching can see my errors and hopefully learn from them!
ในคลิปนี้ผมจึงอยากมาหาคำตอบว่าทำไมคนไทยถึงคิดว่าภาษาไทย้เป็นภาษาที่ยากและในเวลาเดียวกันผมให้พวกเขาช่วยแก้ภาษาไทยให้ผมหน่อยว่าผิดตรงไหน ดังนั้นทั้งผมและท่านผู้ชมจะสามารถเห็นคำที่ผมพูดผิดและหวังว่าทุกคนจะเรียนรู้จากตรงนี้!
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[@konnako7041]

เวลาคนไทยชมว่าพูดไทยน่ารัก เขาไม่ได้โกหกนะครับมันน่ารักจริงๆ

[@vn7512]

Lol, all I see is a bunch of snakes

[@kantapisitlimsupaputtikun1335]

@@vn7512 "When Thai people say "Thai with foreign accent is cute" We are not lying. It is really cute" is the meaning

[@vtv4373]

@@vn7512 kuy rai nia

[@gogogo999]

@@vtv4373 e here

[@hp.1333]

@@gogogo999 jai yen 555

[@RosscoPeecho]

One thing I love about Thai people (most of them at least) is that they appreciate it so much when you try to speak Thai. Even if a couple words they are so impressed it's great and encourages you to learn more.

[@mrkrabs2153]

That's true ! Before I visited the first time Thailand I learned some Thai by myself ...and thaipeople were impressed and loved that fact that someone tryin to speak Thai 😃

[@nemoatlantis7148]

we understand how hard it is to speak non native language

[@stockjonebills]

Because they are the sweetest kind people.

[@Taka-nq3ys]

yea, but why can't it be the same when they come to the west?

[@runwader]

why do Thai's not understand Thai words when its written with English letters?

[@cookiessprite]

Aw, that's so cool. Loved how that lady was saying everyone has an accent and so it shouldn't be considered a mistake. I think people get put off when they think they have an accent and it's not 'perfect.'

[@purinpat]

I agree. Even the Thai people that he’s interviewing have their own slight accents too. You can tell that some are not native Bangkok speaker and might originally be from other parts of Thailand.

[@mrleoplan8881]

When Thai say is cute, Thai people say real things!

[@Martna01]

Yeahh I guarantee !

[@JaneTent]

This is the first time I comment on KZbin. As a Thai, I’m really impressed by your accent and dedication to our language (coz you can’t really use it anywhere else outside Thailand). All your videos always makes my day. It’s inspiring for me to keep improving my English too. Keep it up!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thank you so much for watching Jane (and commenting for the first time!) 🙏 All the best with your English

[@MadShenans]

Currently in Thailand teaching...online...again...unfortunately. I am showing this video to my students to inspire them to keep going with their English, and to not fear speaking with an accent, or making mistakes on the language learning journey! Thanks for great content! It also inspires me as I continue with my own language learning journey. If the borders open back up and you want to travel to Sukhothai (where I am teaching) to make a video for ลอยกระทง , let me know!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Would absolutely love to travel to Sukhothai for ลอยกระทง when I get the chance! Will make sure to get in touch 👌

[@Poshypaws]

"I am showing this video to my students to inspire them to keep going with their English, and to not fear speaking with an accent, or making mistakes on the language learning journey!" GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (mouth exercises for CLEAR SPEECH kzbin.info/www/bejne/naGVh6mjiq99mZo )

[@HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG]

สำหรับส่วนตัวผมผมคิดว่าคุณPaddyพูดได้ระดับนี้ก็ไม่ธรรมดาแล้วครับ

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

ขอบคุณมากจริงๆครับ 🙇‍♂️

[@HaYaTo_LogresJPRPG]

@@ThaiTalkwithPaddy My pleasure 🤝❤️🇹🇭🇦🇺👍✌️🍺🍻

[@tekken191]

ผมว่าแพดดี้พูดไทยคล่องนะ แต่แค่เป็นไทยสำเนียงออสซี่ ส่วนไวรยากรณ์นี้ผมว่าก็ไม่มีอะไรผิด ผมมองว่าโครงสร้างภาษาไทยมันไม่ตายตัวเท่าภาษาอังกฤษอะ อย่างพศ.2558 ถ้าพูดแบบทางการก็ พอศอสองพันห้าร้อยห้าสิบแปด แต่เวลาผมคุยกับเพื่อนก็เหลือแค่ ปี สอง ห้า ห้า แปด หรือว่าอาจเหลือแค่ ปี ห้า แปด ส่วนเรื่องอ่าน-เขียนนี้ผมอยากเห็นแพดดี้ทำคลิปทดสอบอ่าน-เขียนบ้างเพราะในพาร์ทการอ่าน-เขียนจะมีเรื่องการสะกดคำด้วย โดยรวมแล้วผมว่าเรื่องฟังพูดแพดดี้ทำได้ดีมากๆสำหรับคนที่ไม่ใช่native speakerนะ

[@EmeraldSky33]

As a Thai learner, it's so comforting to think an American accent could sound cute in Thai, because I think Thai accents are so cute in English! But we'll all keep learning. Su su na kha! ☺️

[@fanwtn5124]

Every accent sound cute to Thai, it’s not even “accent” that they think it’s cute, it is an individual that tried to communicate with us and we really appreciated that

[@TheBodiesInTheWaterBeckons]

As a native Thai, i personally think that "yanks accent" is easier to understand than the Bri'ish(that's a meme for you). Idk, maybe it was because i learned English through American Entertainments. Well. The Brit have nothing on that front. What did they have? Doctor Who? Way out of trend. The last few seasons ain't even popular. Tried to learn Japanese through Anime, but. Gave up, that one is a whole different beast.

[@rayflaherty3441]

The OP is Australian

[@EmeraldSky33]

@@rayflaherty3441 yeah bro i know, but i'm American. it's just nice to see a non-native thai speaker being told their Thai accent is cute!

[@EmeraldSky33]

@@rayflaherty3441 please don't tell me you think an American can't tell the difference between an American accent and an Australian accent 😆

[@ribonxdheartoftheart902]

"ขนาดคนไทยยังจำไม่ได้..." 55555555

[@onetouchtwo]

7:28 the joy in this exchange is everything! It’s a unique kind of pleasure to enjoy laughter or a joke in a language that isn’t your own. 🥰

[@deontesampson1993]

This was nothing but motivation for me to keep studying mandarin this was much needed much love & Respect to you and the entire Thailand from the U.S.A! ♥️

[@seanwalker4868]

I enjoyed this. These were warm and fun interactions with the Thai people you spoke with.

[@sekha24]

แพ๊ดดี้เก่งแล้ว เวลาพูดภาษาไทยเราก็เข้าใจ อาจจะเป็นแค่การออกเสียงบางคำยังไม่ชัด แต่อันนี้ฝึกได้อยู่แล้ว แค่ต้องผึกบ่อยๆเท่านั้นเอง เราอยู่ออสมานาน แต่ก็ยังออกเสียงภาษาอังกฤษยังไม่ชัด เราว่าแค่คนอื่นเข้าใจมันก็โอเคแล้ว ขอบคุณที่ทำคลิปมาเรื่อยๆนะครับ

[@enchesoyaregaliaatriadelig5951]

As Malaysian living next to the boarder, I found that your Thai fluency is really cool... ASEAN language is unique even the tone ( intonation ) does matter... But we always appreciate anybody from everywhere if they try to learn about out culture and language. You may use English with us but if you speak local, you definitely talk to our soul...

[@hi-rr2vm]

As a local Thai who studied at an international school since the start of my academics, I had first hand personal experience of learning Thai and English at the same time. As English was much more commonly used in my school, i picked it up decently sometime in middle school. But it really took me until around high school that I got confident with my Thai skills (probably because I became more focused in trying to read/write/speak/listen by then). My school also allowed me to pick a third languange (between Mandarin, Japanese, French and Spanish), so I also studied Japanese. Weirdly enough, I found the basics of Japanese easier than Thai and there were times that I was more confident with my Japanese. Personally, I think my Thai is now at a good level compared to the average international school student. So to conclude my TedTalk, I actually think Paddy's Thai is of good standard, and I would say that he's probably better than some of my Thai friends. :)

[@wisitdeksongkhla2843]

คุณไม่จำเป็นต้องปรับสำเนียงแล้วครับ แบบนี้มีเสน่ห์ดี ฟังเข้าใจ99%แล้ว จำคำศัพท์ไปเรื่อยๆก้พอ

[@AaronBoltonArt]

This makes me want to learn Thai! What a great video. Your interviewees gave good advice. "You have to love the culture"...that is spot on.

[@StuartJayRaj]

There are a lot of good lessons in this and kudos to you for opening yourself up to be critiqued. I think the biggest take away is that native speakers of any language are not necessarily the best teachers / coaches of their own language just because they speak the language. Articulation and prosody analysis (which is pretty much what you were hoping for) also needs the ability to understand the nuances of sound and articulation and knowing what's going on in your mouth as opposed to theirs. The advice they gave was trying to be helpful, but wouldn't actually serve to improve what was actually going on. There are just a few tweaks that you could make that would make night and day differences.

[@gregsallin9385]

Funny, before she said it...I was thinking to myself... "I love the Thai culture". Can't wait for Australia to open up. I'd love to visit and hang out with the Thai community and you, Paddy! Great show as always.

[@gieldfargarfield4612]

When Thai ppl tell you that you're cute when you speak Thai, they meant it🥰

[@susannahwilliams403]

This was such a cool video. I can relate to this. Especially with the written text. At first its overwhelming because it's all together but you will soon be able to recognise where they stop and start mainly from where the vowel is placed. But my hardest struggle is the tones! What about tones!!, because what I think I'm saying is not what the thai people hear Haha.

[@cyber1991]

Paddy, your tones and some pronunciation are off but your vocabulary and speed of speaking is very good.

[@kkinloch]

Thanks Paddy. I appreciate your humbleness, as there are days I ask myself - "What do I have to do to speak and understand Thai as well as that person" I'm highly motivated, being married to a Thai person. If I weren't, I may have given up already. I also think it is awesome that you create opportunities to practice Thai, all the while helping other to understand Thai culture and learn the language. Keep it up!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks a heap Ken! Really appreciate it 🙏

[@donnlim6927]

Patrick I am absolutely happy and excited for you that you quit your job and now doing KZbin full time. Keep the contents coming and keep inspiring!

[@kougamishinya6566]

I'm glad you did this video, it's so great to be humble about your abilities. It helps prove the "fluency illusion" effect. Where you cannot properly judge someone's language ability who are better than your current level. I speak no Thai and the first video I heard of you, you sounded fluent. But I knew that I'm not qualified to judge you. I see the same with Japanese. People would praise non-Japanese natives speaking Japanese "fluently" and these comments get so many likes yet to me it's very clear that person is almost a beginner in Japanese and I can hear the thick accent. Yet those who speak no Japanese could not tell the difference. It's quite fascinating really.

[@estleenpretorius7888]

He has such a friendly personality. 100% agree where she said "it's kind of cute to listen to/hear you speak"👌

[@jennifereubank1357]

I loved this video. It really inspired me and I loved your attitude. I grew up learning Thai all my life but I've always been self conscious about my accent and the way I speak it. Thank you so much!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Glad it had that effect on you! Good luck with your Thai speaking Jennifer

[@gemox3225]

I speak some Thai. I call myself an intermediate. It's funny. Most people say I speak very well, probably because they're comparing me to other foreigners, but some Thai people try to say I'm very bad in Thai; it's almost like they think I can't speak at all. I don't get much middle ground.

[@prechabahnglai103]

Depends on people’s expectations of your ability. Hope you don’t takes criticism too seriously :)

[@mfinchina__117]

It's the same when I speak Chinese. I've noticed that the people who say I speak really badly either speak only one dialect of Chinese and nothing else or they speak Mandarin pretty poorly themselves. It's like how the people in the US who are critical of foreign people's English usually can't speak any other language or their own English is pretty poor.

[@thaneda]

I really enjoy your video content, and the way in which you put so much effort into understanding /speaking and communicating with others. And no matter how many new videos you upload, it's like you never lose that passion for the Thai language and culture - your earnestness is really refreshing. I think also for Thais, it's - and perhaps I'm only speaking for myself here - it's both endearing and flattering to meet or encounter someone who puts forth so much effort into understanding Thai cultures, traditions and language. I was born in the US to first-generation parents who met here; they instilled in me a strong sense of Thai culture and speaking the language was second nature to me - yet oddly enough, the Thai-American kids I grew up around were mostly disinterested in that part of their heritage. With that in mind, I think that's one of the things about your videos that's quite inspiring to witness - your dedication and passion for the language and culture so sharply contrasts with the friends or community I grew up around or with. I mean, we were all afforded the same opportunities to be or become fluent in their mother tongue, but almost *none* of them were interested in it. Years later, the same children or families seem to have suddenly take an interest in the culture & or language, either for themselves or for their children. The most common complaint I hear regarding this endeavor is that they find it surprisingly difficult (which oughtn't really come as a surprise because with any language, the later you start in life, the more difficult it becomes - as opposed to early immersion from childhood) and often give up for a while or even for good. The reason I brought these things up was to help me make a point regarding your language skill - your speech patters and intonations are very often near perfect and sometimes indistinguishable from native speakers, with the exception of a handful of words here or there - so your interviewees weren't lying when they confirmed note only that your speech is fluent but that it is also very, very good. At any rate, I do hope you continue to make these videos. They're truly well thought out and just darn good content. One other thing - I don't know if this has been brought up anywhere else, but one of the reasons I think your Thai is so good is because it is technically correct - in the past decade or so, the younger generation's speech patterns have changed. It's a bit more slangy, and sometimes even (technically) wrong or lazy pronunciation! And although language does change and evolve, perhaps take comfort in the fact that, compared to some of the (native speakers) kids who speak in this new way, your Thai is, in general, *better* than theirs. (So sorry for the comment-turned-short-essay length...)

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Read the whole comment! Means a lot Thaneda 🙏

[@Purple_Monkey_Dishwasher_]

Great Work Paddy. I don't understand Thai, but I was anticipating that everyone was going to be way too nice and give you a 10/10 regardless. hehe

[@dpspike9368]

I lived in Thailand for 6 years, and I often found that Thai people were somewhat amazed that I could speak Thai, even though I knew my Thai speaking ability was really not so good. However, I saw many farang who had been living there much longer than I, yet they made no attempt whatsoever to learn Thai. Maybe this is one reason why Thai people are often so gracious to farang who try to learn. Learning Thai also gave me a greater appreciation for the difficulty that people have learning English. Oh yes, and communicating with the taxi driver was also much easier. Although it helped to speak some Isaan also because most taxi drivers in Krung Thep are from up country :)

[@Muadib223]

I have farang friends who have lived in Thailand for 20+ years and only know two phrases... Khap khun kop and Sawasdee khap...

[@v.j.339]

I don't wonder, because Thais are not willing to talk to you in Thai unless you are fluent. I've seen it many times. I asked them in Thai, and they replied in English. The best way to learn is when you have a Thai partner who cannot speak English at all.

[@NTKCP]

Wow this video gives me so much positive energy and encouragement to speak English as a second language. Btw i’m from Thailand and i think you can speak Thai very well, very fluently ! I can 100% understand what you said and you made no mistake at all :) keep going paddy and thanks for making this video✌🏻

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Good luck Chompoo! 👌

[@franklantic]

God I miss Thailand now. People are just so nice. Very approachable and friendly. Not all, but most of them for sure. 👌🏼

[@andrewdunbar828]

As a language nerd and a Thai learner this is my favourite video so far! Great stuff Paddy!! I actually understand more Thai than usual in this one.

[@mattgraham2639]

Real fun vid. Good interactions and very candid. Looks like you made a good connection with one in particular 💭

[@rogerlephoque3704]

Good editing, too...

[@moonlitspud]

As a Thai learner, this was a great video, thanks Paddy. I would also say that you are definitely seem 'fluent' to me. I know there is a debate about what fluency means, but it absolutely does not mean 'perfect' or 'native', but the ability to communicate and be understood, and understand responses, in most every day situations. I look forward to getting to that stage, but I know that improving and learning never ends, and is a life-long endeavour.

[@andrewdunbar828]

100%! I always say the word "fluent" is related to "fluid" and means a language flows smoothly. Yeah some people might argue etymological fallacy but there's already words like "competence" and "ability" for the other nuances of how good a person is at a language so it makes sense to keep "fluent" for this specific nuance, otherwise we don't have a word to describe it and everybody mixes it all up.

[@akent46]

God damn she is so beautiful!!

[@warheadrecordsaus]

Which one?

[@akent46]

@@warheadrecordsaus there is only one in this clip

[@potsawatpinchusri8716]

White jumper??

[@vanceallinson3448]

Bravo Paddy. A great short video that I found to be very inspirational on my journey to learn Thai. Thank you

[@igeeklanguages3528]

This was a great topic for your video. I am self-conscious when I speak. I am coming to finally realize that getting my message across is the most important thing, though good pronunciation aids clear communication. Especially when you are in a hurry. Two thumbs up Paddy.

[@Pooky1973]

Everybody in this video was great. They all added something of value and worth a sweet heart. I know it's been a year but I sure hope you asked that last girl with the mic out on a date! She was definitely into you.😉

[@sirinthip5834]

Hi, your thai languge​ is perfect​ from my opinnion, its only​ your accent​ alittle​ bit farang​ voice, amazing​ really​🙏🥀💃

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Definitely far from perfect, but I definitely appreciate the support 🙏

[@iyopsohsae2408]

ขอบคุณครับ ที่คุณรักประเทศเรา จากภาคใต้ของไทย จ.สงขลา ครับ

[@TheArtofEngineering]

Let’s be honest…. This channel is a fantastic opportunity to chat with lots of cute Thais!!!! When I speak Thai only my wife understands…. After 28 yrs of her never correcting my mistakes we now have our own language!!! Great content …. Idea….. maybe you could introduce one phrase every few videos? Not turn this show into language channel but introduce the language and get more people speaking ….. also …… you could host trips to Thai town to local businesses …. I’ll buy a seat !!! Cheers.

[@andrewdunbar828]

I reckon he should ask some of the Thais in the street to recommend a new word to learn (-:

[@juanignaciocirera]

Thanks for the interview that makes us learning more …

[@codent]

Great job Paddy- one of your BEST videos! All the Thai speakers were friendly and interesting, but the older woman to me seemed extra nice. Something about her....she seemed very wise.

[@cherrkong]

Honestly, for me, the hardest part is not the pronunciation but to speak like native. The spoken language changes All. The. Time. So many new slangs that could outdate in two weeks. And how the grammar is so flexible but specific that it’s hard to speak like native. A lot of unspoken rules. A lot of words that has no meaning by itself but indicate politeness or even friendliness. It requires a lot of experiences. Even if some foreigners live here for 20 yrs, people can still tell them apart despite appearance.

[@candyavenue4905]

My partner is your fan! I’ve been watching many of your videos and I have to say with such a short time you spent in Thailand, you’ve done a fantastic job! I can understand everything you said. Don’t worry about the accent, boy 🙂 I think Thai people love it 😆

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Haha thank you Candy and your partner! I’ll make sure to keep that accent coming ✌️

[@mineralwater4914]

ภาษาไทยง่ายตรงที่ไม่​มี​ tense ที่เราต้องผันคำกริยา.. .. แต่ภาษาไทยยากตรงที่มีคำระบุลักษณะ​นาม​ เช่น​ ช้อน​ 1 คัน, แจกัน​ 1 ใบ, จดหมาย​ 1 ฉบับ, ช้าง​ 1 เชือก, แมว​1 ตัว, บ้าน​ 1 หลัง​ คือต้องจำต้องใช้ถึงจะได้​ คือนอกจากชาวต่างชาติต้องจำคำศัพท์​แล้ว​ ต้องจำลักษณะ​นามของคำศัพท์ด้วย.. เริ่ด

[@nduduzoblose4355]

Man it feel so good to watch one of Paddy's videos without reading the subtitles. It's been a hell of a journey. But the progress I've made also makes it very apparent how far I still have to go. Like, most of the time I just couldn't understand what the aunty was saying. I guess she used a lot of mannerisms and phrases that I don't know cause damn I was lost

[@inasapostle4thfrom205]

ปัญหาของคนไทยพูดภาษาอังกฤษมันมีเยอะนะ 1.ถูกล้อเลียนเวลาพยายามออกสำเนียงให้ถูกต้อง 2.ไม่บอกที่มาของหนังสือว่าเป็นสำเนียง เมกา หรือ บริทิส 3.ขาดความมั่นใจและไม่อยากแปลกเเยก 4.ไม่ใช้แล้วลืม หรือไม่ได้อยู่ในจุดที่ต้องบังคับให้ใช้ภาษาอังกฤษ 5.สืบจากข้อ (1) กลัวการพูดผิด สำหรับใครที่กำลังผึกภาษาที่ 2-3 อยู่ก็สู้ๆนะครับ เป็นกำลังใจให้

[@amritamodak5334]

ในฐานะที่เป็นชาวอินเดียที่เกิดในประเทศไทย ฉันรู้ภาษาไทยเป็นอย่างดี แต่จากประสบการณ์ของฉันหลังจากเรียนภาษาฮินดี อังกฤษ เกาหลี และฝรั่งเศส ฉันพูดได้เลยว่าภาษาไทยไม่ได้ยาก แค่ต้องเข้าใจโสม

[@อตอห-ธ1ฉ]

You so good in Thai

[@amritamodak5334]

@@อตอห-ธ1ฉ ขอบคุณที่รัก💗

[@perrycichlidman5818]

Love your channel Bro and this was especially encouraging Loved the elder lady’s advice on not to give up . Right I’m going to watch a funny Thai movie 😁

[@polako215]

Wow Thai people seem so kind, honest and friendly :) much love I hope to visit one day soon.

[@-farang-la-fan]

This was a great video, kudos to you Paddy. Always love the relaxed nature and the way you interact with Thai people mate!

[@JamesColemanChess]

This is great! I’ve just started making an effort to learn Thai after having visited there around 20 times already (I know, shame on me for not trying sooner). It’s quite daunting/bewildering but I’ll stick with it because I love Thailand. I think that lady was correct, loving the culture is important in order to be inspired. Thanks again mate.

[@themacker894]

Loved the video. Been married to a Thai woman for longer than you've been alive. Thai is brutal. ;)

[@shanardgreen513]

Fluency is just the quality of how smooth your speech is, and not lexis, pronunciation, or grammar. You're fluent but not perfect. Good video too! I like it, nice interviews too!

[@lenniedemuth]

Hi Paddy. I enjoy your channel very much as it is a great help for my use of Thai. I first came to Thailand in 1968/2511 and speak quite well but I will never loose my accent and I still increase my vocabulary daily. Learning Thai is like my passion. :-) Keep them coming! Loong Lennie

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

What an inspiring story Lennie! Thanks so much for sharing !

[@djcraighampson]

I often think of a Czech friend whose English was a train wreck but it would never get in the way of her talking constantly. She inspires me to-date!

[@cnvramamoorthy8358]

Girl in blue is beautiful.

[@mno74900]

ขอบคุณครับที่ช่วยอนุรักษ์เสียง ร. และควบกล้ำของภาษาไทยไว้ ขณะที่คนไทยสมัยใหม่จำนวนมากทำไม่ได้ ซึ่งเสียง R และ consonant blend สำคัญมากในภาษาอังกฤษ ถ้าออกเสียงเหล่านี้ไม่ได้ ฝรั่งเขาจะไม่ยอมรับกัน

[@andrewryan7583]

Go Paddy. Your Thai is so much better than mine. And my Ozzi friends think I’m fluent. It’s like when you can play a few cords on guitar , people who can’t think your quite good

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

All relative!

[@ERone43]

Super interesting! Kob khun krub!

[@trx2kgamerth.631]

สำเนียง​ไทย​ มี3เสียงเขามาผสม​กัน​ มี​ จีน​ (ญี่ปุ่น​คำยืม)​ อย่างเช่น​ สึนามิ​ กวางตุ้ง​ คนไทย2000ปีก่อนอพยพ​มาจากประเทศจีนใต้​

[@kbab3333]

Wow. I actually understood everything without the subtitles. But damn, I am jealous how fluent he is. ผมอยากพูดไทยเก่งเหมือนเขา

[@THEMANUAL]

ผมอยู่Sydneyมา5ปีภาษาอังกฤษไม่ได้ดีขึ้นมาก แถมภาษาไทยอ่อนลงอีก แต่ดีที่ได้ความมั่นใจในการพูดสูงขึ้นปี๊ดดด......

[@MihcaelTube]

Funny thing how an Australian is talking about learning a second language at the end. All over the non-English world learning a second or third language even in school is common. But I really like the channel. Paddy is showing so much empathy towards the people he meets.

[@SHINYFUNGAMES]

The hard thing is that most English speaking countries don’t have great learning programs and everyone else learns English so they don’t think it’s as important. It’s sad especially being from one of those countries like me

[@nunnanthatchapornleetrakul4625]

What an interesting video! I really appreciate your effort in speaking Thai. Your Thai is really good, to be honest. ❤️🇹🇭

[@thecastertvwh3724]

Just keep speaking Thai, คุณ Paddy. You nailed it !!! (คนไทยครับบบบ) what a nice video, keep up the good work.

[@leestephenfitzpatrick6373]

You speak Thai like a falang, but I wish I was a 10th as good as you, the fact you can understand them talking back to you is off the wall. Total respect to you, you're doing a great job. 👍

[@prechabahnglai103]

Paddy, your Thai speaking skill is phenomenal. If you want to go even further, may I suggest singing Thai songs. Or if you want a challenge, Thai Prayers (in Thai-Sanskrits/Pali). These could help with the rhythm of your speech.

[@dond2807]

This is inspiring paddy, I dropped my thai learning recently but will pick it up now again 💪🏼

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Good luck Don!

[@kittenastrophy5951]

Find it's weakest point or in the other word, your most interested part then tackle it. Step by step. ภาษาไทยง่ายนิดเดียว ฝรั่งบางคนได้กล่าวไว้ (Andrew Biggs).

[@dond2807]

@@ThaiTalkwithPaddy thanks mate

[@Tr4v3ler]

The interviewees had really good takes

[@东方白-o1z]

I love these interviews !!! please do more !!!!

[@KanjiCandy]

I’m Thai and I also pronounce 2558 as “song-ha-ha-paed”. You’re doing great buddy!

[@omegaman477]

Absolutely brilliant video. Balanced and reverent. Well done mate.

[@bbymyexplore888]

same me i also learn thailand

[@mattdunsford9303]

I studied Russian Japanese Spanish And Bulgarian but the response you get from Thai people while I was learning Thai made me Love and learn Thai Language

[@adelelelellesong5821]

It’s amazing how you can speak, write and read thai :p bc I was born in Australia and didn’t really learn to read and write, only speak. So yeahhh you’re really talented😄

[@tapping.powertochange7129]

Another great video! Appreciate your effort, fun to watch. Thanks

[@rambodiehardwarrior749]

บอกตรงๆว่าผู้หญิงไทยที่ถูกสัมภาษณ์ในคลิปนี้น่ะ น่ารักทุกคนเลย สำเนียงพูดภาษาไทยน่ารักมากๆ..

[@vipadakrom6477]

In my view, you speak Thai very well. You're amazing.

[@MHBalans]

I learn Thai by watching several Thai teachers on KZbin. Each one has her strong points. The strong point in learning Thai from your channel is that I can understand many phrases and even full sentences of the Thais you interview.. They're speaking to a foreigner who speaks Thai, so they're careful to speak clearly (so that you're sure to understand)... but they also say things naturally just like they do in everyday speech (not textbook speech). I'm increasing my vocabulary listening to them! More like this, please, Paddy! I just subscribed!

[@perrybakr4252]

Most Thai teachers on KZbin are a waste of time. My wife is Thai. She is always correcting my Thai and asking why do I say that. I say, "The teacher on KZbin said that is what you say." So my wife watched some of them, then told me to quit wasting my time. They teach you garbage Thai. Her words. She says they just want you to pay them money.

[@imjustsomeguy72]

It makes me glad that the first woman in the video said her foreign teachers told her not to worry about her accent. Any Sydneneysider will know that, despite most of us trying to be very accepting and cosmopolitan towards others, there are some gronks who aren't and use accents as a way to make fun. Of course, what this video shows us is how ignorant that is - everyone has an accent, it's just a matter of whether you make the effort to learn a language that isn't your own! A lot of Aussies still(!) have never had to do that, and so have no understanding of that fact. I also loved how ALL of interviewees were very gracious about your pronunciation and language, even though they could easily identify things to work on. And probably because they've been on the other side of that particular conversation, so they get it. Lovely video.

[@shoiku4734]

The elder lady is correct: have to love the culture & the people to want to learn. Personally, I don't bother learning because it's going to be wrong pronunciation anyway & it's awkward. It's simpler to just speak English or show the locals a Google translation & they don't expect a foreigner to speak their language anyway. Politeness & respect towards these individuals is more important than being able to speak their language.

[@il9089]

I really like your attitude toward learning Thai!! thanks Mr. Paddy!!

[@goatman1660]

As a native Thai speaker your Thai is so good. It has a foreign accent sure but I can still clearly understand all of it

[@charlesfrank433]

aww, thai people are so sweet, soft, and lovely!

[@soidogcowboy3282]

Loved this

[@Pad_See_Ew]

Hey Paddy might need another longer episode/interview w/ the cute woman in the blue tank!

[@wrymeanders8382]

Thanks for another interesting video Paddy. Everyone talks about how hard it is to learn the 44 Thai consonants compared to the 26 English letters. But if you think about it, there's no upper and lower case in Thai, so in English you still have to learn 52 characters all together, Aa, Bb....

[@pareja4499]

ถ้าว่ากันตามตรง สำหรับเราๆคิดว่า paddy พูดไทยได้คล่องเลยแหละ น้อยมากที่จะติดขัดหรือคิดคำไม่ออก แต่โอเคเรื่องสำเนียงหรือการเลือกใช้คำบางอันอาจจะไม่ได้สมูทเหมือนคนไทยแท้ๆ ใดๆก็แล้วแต่ถือว่าคุณเก่งมากๆเลย ยอมใจในความไม่หยุดพัฒนาตัวเองและความตั้งใจจริงในการเรียนภาษาไทย 👍🏻❤️

[@socialistsolidarity]

Thanks! @ThaiTalkwithPaddy for another motivational video. What you said about accents was definitely encouraging. When I speak in Japanese I'm always worried about my accent and then I get discouraged from speaking. I think it's important to keep talking despite having a slight accent because you can't really change that completely. Keep up the good work! 🙏🏽

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks so much for watching and keep up the good work!

[@thesheperd7567]

I'm glad you expressed this openly and honestly. I get the same comments from friends. It puts me in a predicament of pressure that I don't welcome. I communicate I don't speak native. Communication is absolutely spot on in any language. To try and speak like a native is impossible. It's like the Chinese restaurant back home. Perfect vocabulary but poor grammar, accent and pronunciation. I am Scottish and cope well with Isaan Thai as it's rough drooling accented. Some say 80% but never scored more. Communication is important, that's what counts, we can ask a dog to sit without barking. Fantastic video many thanks, aim achieved and very modest.

[@garrymitchell2345]

Good onya mate...thats what its about..i've spoken Bangkok/Thai and Southern Thai(Samui) for 35 years. I just love the language...i think its about being humble in your approach which i think you genuinely are.. I always try to learn new sub dialect stuff along the way. It just makes people happy when they know you take the time to learn.....like In Samui....how you going/ gidday/ good morning? kin khao laow?(have you eaten) Answer Kin laow (ive eaten all good) or really local like.....kin khao kap nam choop (ive eaten rice with spicy dipping sauce, im all good).i think i correct...if im not good correct me so i can be right.... Keep learning bro and to everyone else learn....my next language to learn a bit is Punjabi(why not). Again a few phrases in another or many language gives people joy and shows your not some arrogant one language English only pompous joke. Love to everyone in the world...get our there and learn❤😊🌈🌴🌅💙📡

[@jourdan-leeturner83]

That was awesome Paddy,! Im studying Mandarin here in Auckland, NZ and it's awesome to see you doing what u do. It's very encouraging. I'm glad I watched it!

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

Thanks so much for watching Jourdan-Lee! Keep up the zhōngwén ‼️

[@pvmilk]

Even your accent is still not like Thai, but I could say that your intonation is correct. This is the most important and probably the most difficult part, and you nailed it!!!

[@samaiponbuakao3230]

I think Paddy speaks very excellent,super clear!!!

[@chrissakul-thongbai8238]

Another great one, Paddy. Even more so, the subject matter of this video is one that is close to my heart: helping Thai people to be more confident in using ad speaking English. Thank you for pointing out that accent is NOT important but to concentrate on pronunciation. Cheers. Ps. I met Toto in Moss Vale on the weekend.

[@ThaiTalkwithPaddy]

That’s awesome that you went to visit Toto! Hope you enjoyed it Chris. Cheers for watching