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Why Thai Time Is So Confusing (And Why It Actually Makes Sense)

Freitag, 5. Juni 2026 · 11 min

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EP 2: Why Thai Time Is So Confusing
Many Thai learners say that telling time is one of the hardest parts of learning Thai.
Why do Thai people say:
• ​ตีสาม (3 AM)• เจ็ดโมง (7 AM)• บ่ายสอง (2 PM)• หนึ่งทุ่ม (7 PM)
Why does the counting keep changing throughout the day?
In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ Why Thai uses ตี, โมง, and ทุ่ม✅ The historical origins of Thai timekeeping✅ Why 7 PM becomes หนึ่งทุ่ม instead of เจ็ดทุ่ม✅ How Thai people actually tell time in daily conversation
By the end of this episode, Thai time will finally make sense.

🎧 Perfect for Thai learners from beginner to advanced.

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