PickupThai by Yuki & Miki
Two native Thai teachers explain common but tricky language questions for foreigners, focusing on colloquialisms and cultural context.
This YouTube channel is a series of short, focused video lessons answering specific questions from Thai language learners. Co-hosts Yuki and Miki tackle common points of confusion, like the nuances between similar words (e.g., the three ways to say "Thailand") or the cultural context behind phrases like "farang," a term for a white Westerner. [EVIDENCE] The videos are a supplement and marketing tool for their more comprehensive paid audio courses.
“Unlike rote vocabulary lists, PickupThai focuses exclusively on nuance. Each video isolates a single, high-leverage question and provides a definitive, culturally-rich answer, explaining the difference between textbook Thai and how people actually speak. [EVIDENCE]”
Who hosts this show
PickupThai is a language education platform run by sisters and co-hosts Yuki Tachaya and Miki Chidchaya. They are native Thai teachers who create lessons focused on "real and natural-sounding Thai," moving beyond textbook phrases. Both hold Bachelor of Arts degrees in languages from Chulalongkorn University. Their main offering is a series of paid, story-based audio courses, while their YouTube channel serves as a Q&A platform to answer specific learner questions.
Credentials & credits
- Co-developed the PickupThai Podcast courses (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
- Bachelor of Arts, Chulalongkorn University (Yuki: English major, Miki: Japanese major).
- Scholarship from the Japanese Government to study second language acquisition at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (Yuki Tachaya).
- Experience teaching Thai as a second language since 2008 (Yuki) and 2009 (Miki).
- Corporate experience as translator and language professional (Miki Chidchaya).
Other ventures
- PickupThai Podcast (paid audio courses in Creamy Coconut, Sweet Green, and Spicy Red levels).
- Private Thai tutoring (online and in-person).
- E-book: "365 Must-Know Thai Phrases for Everyday Conversation".
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02
- 03
- 04[PickupThai Q&A] Q2: When do Thais wai? Who should I and should I not wai?Jun 18, 2023 · 5 min
- 05
- 06[Learn Thai] Top 10 Thai Phrases for TravelersMay 17, 2023 · 10 min
- 07
- 08[PickupThai Podcast] Spicy Red 32 (Advanced): My First Time SingingMar 19, 2023 · 41 min
Notable episodes
- 01[PickupThai Q&A] Q3: What does farang (ฝรั่ง) mean? Am I considered a farang (ฝรั่ง)?
A classic question for learners. The episode clarifies that 'farang' specifically means 'white Westerner,' not any foreigner, and explains other descriptive terms Thais use.
- 02[PickupThai Q&A] Q4: ไทย tai, เมืองไทย meuang tai & ประเทศไทย pbràtêet tai, What's The Difference?
This episode exemplifies their niche, breaking down the subtle but important differences between formal and colloquial terms that often confuse learners.
- 03[PickupThai Q&A] Q2: When do Thais wai? Who should I and should I not wai?
Addresses a critical cultural practice that goes beyond language, teaching the etiquette of the traditional Thai greeting gesture.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted, non-interview educational show. Yuki and Miki present as a team, explaining language concepts in a Q&A format where they pose a common learner question and then break down the answer with examples. The show is not an interview format and does not feature guests.
Signature segments
- · [PickupThai Q&A] format
- · สวัสดีค่ะ (Sawasdee ka) opening/closing
- · Explaining colloquial vs. formal language
- · Focus on cultural context
- · Answering a single learner question per episode
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is self-sponsored, acting as a lead magnet for their paid audio courses and private tutoring services, which are sold on their website, pickup-thai.com.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What are the hosts' real names?
- The hosts are two sisters, Yuki Tachaya and Miki Chidchaya.
- Is the show still active?
- Yes, but it releases episodes occasionally, often with several months between new videos.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a short, educational Q&A format. In each video, the two hosts answer a single, specific question about Thai language or culture.
- Is this an interview show?
- No, it is a two-host educational show that does not feature guests.
- Is the podcast free?
- The YouTube videos are free. However, they are designed to promote the main product: paid, story-based audio podcast courses available on their website.
- What are the hosts' qualifications?
- Both hosts have Bachelor of Arts degrees in languages from Chulalongkorn University, and Yuki also studied second language acquisition at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
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