Frequently asked questions

What is AanThai?

AanThai is an app designed to help you learn Thai through immersive, level-appropriate reading and listening content for learners at every stage.

Why learn Thai through reading?

Reading exposes you to Thai vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns in real context. By repeatedly encountering words naturally in stories, learners build stronger comprehension and long-term retention than through isolated memorization alone.

Is prior knowledge of Thai required?

Yes — AanThai works best for learners who already know the Thai alphabet and can sound out basic words. If you're still learning the script, we recommend becoming familiar with Thai consonants, vowels, and tone rules first.

What levels does AanThai support?

AanThai offers content from beginner to advanced levels, with stories carefully graded by vocabulary frequency, grammar complexity, and sentence length so you can always read material just above your current level.

Are the stories authentic Thai?

Every story is rooted in Thai culture and daily life, covering topics relevant to locals and expats alike — from street food and festivals to navigating Bangkok and living in the provinces. All content is selected, written, and narrated by native Thai speakers, refined with AI tools to ensure accuracy, consistency, and the perfect level of difficulty for each learning stage.

How does AanThai help me learn Thai?

AanThai helps you learn through frictionless immersion: read level-appropriate Thai stories with instant translations, synchronized native audio, frequency-based vocabulary highlighting, and integrated flashcards powered by spaced repetition.

How do I start reading?

Browse stories, select one at your level, and start reading — with optional native-speaker audio synced alongside.

Can I tap words for translations?

Yes. Tap any word to instantly view its translation, pronunciation, and meaning without leaving the reading flow.

Does AanThai include audio?

Yes. Stories include synchronized native-speaker audio so you can listen while reading and improve both reading comprehension and listening skills at the same time.

Can I save words for review?

Yes. Save any word while reading to automatically create a flashcard linked to the original sentence and story, making vocabulary review contextual and more memorable.

How does spaced repetition (SRS) work?

Our flashcard review system is powered by SRS, a scientifically-proven method that schedules word reviews at optimized intervals (1 day, 3 days, 1 week, and beyond) — showing each word just before you'd forget it so it moves into long-term memory with minimal effort.

Can I use AanThai without creating an account?

Yes. You can start reading selected free stories without an account. Creating an account unlocks personalized features such as saved words, flashcards, bookmarks, and reading progress.

How often is new content added?

New stories and learning content are added regularly to keep your reading practice fresh and engaging.

Is AanThai free to use?

Yes. You can access a selection of stories for free. An AanThai Premium subscription gives you full access to all premium content and features.

What is included in AanThai Premium?

Premium members get full access to all premium stories, unlimited saved vocabulary, AI context explanations, sentence breakdown, dictionary with audio pronunciation, and priority access to new content.

How do I customize the reading experience?

Toggle romanization on/off, adjust Thai font size, show or hide frequency colors, switch between multiple Thai fonts, and toggle word spacing — all from the settings gear in the reader.