Thai Months: The Complete Guide with Audio & Pronunciation

All 12 months in Thai with Thai script, pronunciation guides, and clickable audio — plus a simple trick to tell how many days each month has just from the word ending.

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.

1. 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!
   • “We celebrate Songkran in เมษายน (mee-sǎa-yon).” You’ll remember it ends in -yon, so it must have 30 days.
   • “My vacation is in สิงหาคม (sǐng-hǎa-kom).” You’ll know it ends in -khom and has 31 days.
2. 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.
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FAQ about the Thai Months

How do you write the date in Thai?

Thai dates follow a Day-Month-Year format. The year uses the Buddhist Era (พ.ศ., pronounced “por sor”), which is 543 years ahead of the Western calendar. So January 15, 2024 would be written as: วันที่ 15 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2567.

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.

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