Thai Consonants
The Thai writing system includes 44 consonant letters.
These consonants are essential for reading Thai words and determining tone classes.
Overview
The Thai alphabet contains 44 consonant letters.
Each consonant traditionally has a name associated with a word.
Tone classes
Thai consonants belong to three tone classes: high, middle, and low.
These classes help determine the tone of a syllable.
Usage
Thai consonants appear at the beginning and end of syllables.
Learning them is the first step to reading Thai.
Watch out
Some Thai consonants look very similar, especially for beginners.
Practising recognition regularly helps avoid confusion.