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Private lessons, group classes, and video courses with a native Thai teacher in Koh Samui. Online via Zoom or face to face on the island.
Learn Thai Online with Kru Nariss
Thai with Nariss is a Thai language school run by Kru Nariss, a TEFL-certified native speaker based in Koh Samui with over 6 years of teaching experience and five-star Google reviews. She teaches private 1:1 lessons, 2:1 group classes, and self-paced 4K video courses online via Zoom, plus in-person lessons on the island.
How Would You Like to Learn?
Meet Your Teacher
Nariss Teaches Thai the Way
It Is Actually Spoken
Nariss grew up on Koh Samui speaking Southern and Central Thai. That native instinct shows in how she teaches. You pick up the phrases, rhythms, and tones people actually use.
She is TEFL certified and has spent six years building a curriculum that mixes grammar with real conversation.


Three Steps to Your First Lesson
Getting started takes less than a week. No placement tests and no long forms.
Book a free call
15 minutes with Nariss. She listens to your goals and assesses your current level.
Get your study plan
Nariss puts together a curriculum based on what you actually want to do with Thai.
Start speaking Thai
Pick private, group, or self-paced. Your first real lesson can happen the same week.
Book a free call
15 minutes with Nariss. She listens to your goals and assesses your current level.
Get your study plan
Nariss puts together a curriculum based on what you actually want to do with Thai.
Start speaking Thai
Pick private, group, or self-paced. Your first real lesson can happen the same week.
What Students Say
Nariss is an awesome and professional language instructor! I am only four hours into instruction and I already notice that my language skills have noticeably improved. I'm at a somewhat Intermediate level with in-country experience and learning from multiple sources. She is also an exceptional listener, only interrupting, as needed, to correct without disruption my rhythm. I'm allowed to make mistakes and then asked to restate fully, several times if needed. Nariss pushes me to mostly converse in Thai, so I increase my vocab along the way. I also find that by supporting my instructor directly, there are no divided loyalties which I found a bit lacking with instruction on the several major language instruction mills.
Bob
Nariss is an awesome and professional language instructor! I am only four hours into instruction and I already notice that my language skills have noticeably improved. I'm at a somewhat Intermediate level with in-country experience and learning from multiple sources. She is also an exceptional listener, only interrupting, as needed, to correct without disruption my rhythm. I'm allowed to make mistakes and then asked to restate fully, several times if needed. Nariss pushes me to mostly converse in Thai, so I increase my vocab along the way. I also find that by supporting my instructor directly, there are no divided loyalties which I found a bit lacking with instruction on the several major language instruction mills.
Bob
Find the Right Format for You
Each format works differently. Here is what to expect from each one.
Private Most Popular | Group | Self-Study | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 1:1 via Zoom | 2:1 via Zoom | Pre-recorded video |
| Starting Price | 800 THB/hr | 600 THB/person | From 1,490 THB |
| Schedule | Your choice | Fixed weekly slot | Anytime |
| Personalization | |||
| Live Feedback | |||
| Best For | Focused progress | Couples & friends | Self-paced review |
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Not sure which option is right for you?
Book a free 15-minute call with Nariss. She will listen to what you need and tell you which format makes sense.