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Learn Thai at UW!\u00a0
\n<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Thai is the national language of Thailand, a Southeast Asian country with a population of nearly 69 million.<\/p>\n

Thailand is known for sandy beaches in the south, forested mountains in the north, and diverse wildlife that includes endangered Asian elephants and leopards.<\/p>\n

The mega-city Bangkok is Thailand’s capitol, and a major tourist destination for travelers the world over.<\/p>\n

A large majority of the Thai population is Theravada Buddhist. Visitors to the country will notice the bright saffron robes worn by monks, as well as the ornate temple architecture.<\/p>\n

Like Vietnamese and Chinese, Thai is a tonal language. It is part of the Tai branch of the Kra-Dai language family, which also includes Lao, the national language of Laos. Many Thai words are derived or borrowed from Khmer, Chinese, Sanskrit, and Pali.<\/p>\n

Whether you are a researcher, traveler, or\u00a0connoisseur of Thai cuisine, learning Thai at UW will be an outstanding experience!<\/p>\n

To register as a non-matriculated student:\u00a0<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.nondegree.uw.edu\/register\/<\/a><\/p>\n

To view the current class schedule: <\/strong>
\nCheck the time schedule under the Jackson School’s\u00a0International Studies Core and Gateway Courses (JSIS)<\/em>:<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.washington.edu\/students\/timeschd\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Related Programs:<\/strong>
\nUndergraduate Major in Asian Studies (General)<\/a>
\nUndergraduate Major in Asian Studies (Southeast Asia Concentration)<\/a>
\nUndergraduate Minor in Southeast Asia Studies<\/a>
\nM.A. in Southeast Asia Studies\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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