Thread: New iOS and Android Thai Learning App

Hey guys,

First off I want to say that I’ve been flipping through the home construction posts here for a few years now and love watching the builds that you all do.


I also wanted to make a quick post here and let you know about a Thai language app that I’ve been working on for the past 1.5-2 years and see if anyone wanted to give it a try. It’s called Pocket Thai and it’s available to try for free on the App Store and Google Play.


After living in rural Phayao (Phu Sang district!) for a few years, I came home and wrote a 50,000+ word textbook and hundreds of quiz questions focused on teaching Thai to people with little to no Thai language knowledge. The plan has always been to release the book as an app, since that allows for randomly generated quizzes, tap-to-play audio/translations, and updating lessons easily, all of which would be impossible with a printed book. Plus there’s a convenience factor of having it on your phone, which (if you’re like me) is almost always with you.


I consider Pocket Thai to be a fairly comprehensive beginners guide, with 30 lessons containing vocabulary, grammar, and cultural notes. Audio was recorded at a recording studio in Chiang Mai with both male and female native Thai speakers.


I would love feedback and critiques of anyone here would want to flip through the app and let me know what you think. If you’re interested, please send me a message and I can give you a link for a free download/unlock. Keep in mind that the app is made for Thai novices, but I appreciate feedback from any level of Thai language learner.


Thanks everyone for taking a look! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any thoughts/feedback, or if you just want to have a chat!

I just created the account here but I lurk around and I’ll definitely respond to any questions or messages.