Book excerpt: This handy Thai Dictionary allows you to look up words quickly and easily--and be understood while speaking. The Periplus Pocket Thai Dictionary is a handy pocket-sized dictionary designed for travelers, business people and beginning Thai language students. It contains all the most common Thai vocabulary you will need. This new edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include over 12,000 entries. Features of this Thai dictionary include: Complete English-Thai and Thai-English sections Headwords are printed in bold for easy reference Alternate meanings of the same word (in English or Thai) are clearly distinguished The latest IT, mobile phone, Internet and social media terminology A reference guide to the essentials of Thai grammar and pronunciation are provided to ensure you will be understood when speaking.