# Jam Kham

> Thai reading and language-learning app. Read Thai (the alphabet and literacy course) is the only product buyable today; Speak Thai is coming soon; Study Thai is on the waitlist.

## Core
- [Homepage](https://jamkham.com/): Learn to read Thai with spaced-repetition flashcards. Start free with the Read Thai alphabet course.
- [Read Thai — learn the Thai alphabet](https://jamkham.com/read-thai/): The Read Thai course: the Thai alphabet, tone rules, and sounding out real words. Buyable now, with a free tier.
- [Pricing](https://jamkham.com/pricing/): Plans and prices. Read Thai is buyable today (subscription or lifetime); Speak Thai is coming soon; Study Thai is on the waitlist.
- [How it works](https://jamkham.com/how-it-works/): How Jam Kham teaches Thai reading: flashcards, spaced repetition, and a four-factor tone engine.
- [The science](https://jamkham.com/science/): The learning science behind Jam Kham: spaced repetition, active recall, and the testing effect.

## Learn & Reference
- [Thai alphabet chart](https://jamkham.com/thai-alphabet-chart/): Every Thai consonant and vowel with sounds, consonant classes, and example words.
- [How to read Thai](https://jamkham.com/learn/how-to-read-thai/): A step-by-step guide to reading Thai script, from consonants to full syllables.
- [Thai tones](https://jamkham.com/learn/tones/): How Thai's five tones work and the rules that decide a syllable's tone.
- [Thai numbers 1–100](https://jamkham.com/thai-numbers-1-100/): Read and say Thai numbers from 1 to 100, with the Thai digits.
- [Thai greetings](https://jamkham.com/thai-phrases-for-greetings/): Essential Thai greetings and polite particles, with tone marks and romanization.
- [Ordering food in Thai](https://jamkham.com/thai-phrases-for-ordering-food/): Order food and drinks in Thai, from street stalls to restaurants.
- [Getting around in Thai](https://jamkham.com/thai-phrases-for-getting-around/): Thai phrases for taxis, tuk-tuks, and asking directions.
- [Hotel Thai](https://jamkham.com/thai-phrases-for-hotels/): Thai phrases for checking in, rooms, and hotel requests.
- [Shopping and markets](https://jamkham.com/thai-phrases-for-shopping-and-markets/): Thai phrases for markets, prices, and bargaining.
- [Emergency Thai](https://jamkham.com/thai-phrases-for-emergencies/): Essential Thai phrases for medical, safety, and emergency situations.

## Travel
- [For travelers](https://jamkham.com/for-travelers/): Learn the essential Thai you need for a trip to Thailand.
- [Thailand travel guide](https://jamkham.com/thailand-travel-guide/): A practical, language-focused guide to traveling in Thailand.
- [Thai numbers for travelers](https://jamkham.com/thai-numbers-for-travelers/): The Thai numbers travelers actually need for prices, time, and haggling.
- [How long to learn Thai for travel](https://jamkham.com/how-long-to-learn-thai-for-travel/): How much Thai you can realistically learn before a trip, and what to prioritize.

## Blog
- [Blog index](https://jamkham.com/blog/): 79 guides on reading Thai, tones, travel phrases, and the science of language learning.
- [Thai Script: Why It's More Logical Than English](https://jamkham.com/blog/thai-script-complete-guide/): English gives you 'through,' 'though,' 'rough,' and 'cough.' Thai doesn't do that. Learn the consonant class system that makes Thai spelling predictable.
- [Thai Tones: 5 Pitches English Can't Teach You](https://jamkham.com/blog/thai-tones-complete-guide/): Thai tones turn 'beautiful' into 'unlucky' with one wrong pitch. Hear and produce all 5 with the famous 'mai' test — 5 meanings, 1 syllable.
- [Thai Consonant Classes: Predict Any Tone](https://jamkham.com/blog/thai-consonant-classes-explained/): Thai has 44 consonant letters but only 21 sounds. The 'extras' encode tone information. Learn the 3-class system and stop memorizing tones word-by-word.
- [How Long to Learn to Read Thai? (Realistic)](https://jamkham.com/blog/how-long-to-learn-to-read-thai/): First Thai words in a week, signs and menus in about 8. A realistic, stage-by-stage timeline for the Thai alphabet at 10–15 minutes a day.
- [Thai for Beginners: A Week-by-Week 30-Day Plan](https://jamkham.com/blog/thai-for-beginners-first-30-days/): Week 1: tones and greetings. Week 2: numbers and ordering food. Week 3: Thai script basics. Week 4: real conversations. Follow this exact daily schedule.
- [Spaced Repetition: Why It Boosts Recall 200%](https://jamkham.com/blog/why-spaced-repetition-works/): Spaced repetition improves vocabulary retention by 200-300%. The science behind lasting memory—and how to use it for Thai.
- [Romanization Trap: Why Expats Can't Read Thai](https://jamkham.com/blog/romanization-trap-learn-to-read-thai/): Romanized Thai gets you a greeting, never a lease. Why sound-it-out apps plateau expats — and the faster path to reading the script around you.
- [Jam Kham vs Duolingo vs Anki for Thai](https://jamkham.com/blog/jamkham-vs-duolingo-vs-anki/): An honest comparison of three popular approaches to learning Thai. Which app fits your goals, timeline, and learning style?
- [30 Thai Phrases That Cover 90% of Your Trip](https://jamkham.com/blog/thai-phrases-every-tourist-needs/): Skip the 300-phrase lists. These 30 Thai phrases handle ordering food, bargaining at markets, and getting around. Pronunciation guide included.
- [How to Read Thai Numbers ๑๒๓ (Menus & Bills)](https://jamkham.com/blog/how-to-read-thai-numbers/): Thai numerals turn up on dual-priced menus, lottery tickets, and forms. Learn all ten Thai digits in minutes—and where you'll actually need them.

## Optional
- [About Jam Kham](https://jamkham.com/about/): Who makes Jam Kham and why.
- [Privacy](https://jamkham.com/privacy/): Jam Kham privacy policy.