Ready to learn the months in Thai? This at-a-glance guide provides a complete overview of all 12, including the Thai script, easy-to-read pronunciation, and clickable audio to help you practice and sound like a native.
The Secret Code in Thai Month Endings
The color-coding in the grid above highlights a simple pattern of the 3 different word endings used in Thai months. This can help you remember how many days are in each month just by looking at its ending as well as to narrow down which month it is if you might have forgotten it.
- Months ending in คม (-khom) have 31 days.
- Months ending in ยน (-yon) have 30 days.
- The single month ending in พันธ์ (-phan) is กุมภาพันธ์ (February), which has 28 or 29 days.
How to Practice and Master the Thai Months
Memorizing 12 new words can feel like a challenge, but you’ve already learned the secret trick with the endings! Now, let’s use two powerful techniques to make them unforgettable.
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Create Personal Connections
Link each month to a story—a birthday, a holiday, or a trip. Your brain remembers stories far better than simple lists. As you do, notice the ending! -
Practice Thai months with Active Recall
Now, it’s time to test yourself. Actively trying to recall information is the fastest way to build strong memories. Use the flashcards below to master the names, sounds, and day counts for all 12 months.
FAQ about the Thai Months
How do you write the date in Thai?
The standard Thai date format is Day-Month-Year:
วันที่ [Day] [Month] . For example, January 15, 2024, is written as
วันที่ 15
มกราคม . The year 2567 is the Buddhist Era year, which is 543 years ahead of the Western calendar.
What do the endings คม (-khom), ยน (-yon), and พันธ์ (-phan) mean?
These endings come from ancient Sanskrit/Pali words and are a code for the month’s length.
- -khom signifies a month with 31 days.
- -yon signifies a month with 30 days.
- -phan is used only for February, which has 28/29 days.
Are the Thai months named after the zodiac?
Yes, the modern Thai month names are based on the Sanskrit names for the signs of the zodiac. For example, สิงหาคม (August) is derived from Siṃha, the Sanskrit word for “lion,” corresponding to the Leo zodiac sign.