Thai dream meanings
Thai dream interpretation (tham nai fan) has its own long tradition, and many of its meanings are the opposite of what you might expect: a dream of crying or of someone dying is often read as good news. These are the dreams people look up most on our Thai dream dictionary, translated into English.
Dreaming of: A crocodile
Seeing a crocodile, or being attacked by one, warns of trouble from rivals: someone may wish you harm or try to take what is yours.
Dreaming of: A friend dying
In the old Thai reading this dream is a good sign: good fortune or a gift will come from a friend or from an older person close to you.
Dreaming of: A little boy
Your name and reputation will spread far and wide, and you will have good fortune.
Dreaming of: A monitor lizard coming into the house, or chasing one (second version)
You will have good fortune or an unexpected stroke of luck.
Dreaming of: A tiger
If you dream you are riding a tiger, you will gain power and standing, or be promoted. If a tiger bites you, good fortune will come through someone of the opposite sex. If you kill a tiger, your bad luck or your enemies will be gone, and illness will heal.
Dreaming of: A white snake
Something you have set your heart on may not come right now, but something you did not expect will come instead. Be humble and respectful with your elders and you will earn their full trust. Something may weigh on your mind, perhaps coming from close relatives. If you have a partner, avoid heated arguments, as misunderstandings arise easily; if you are single, someone you already like may tell you plainly that they like you. Work goes well and a promotion is possible, and if you run your own business, it is doing well. There may be friction with a boss, so choose your words carefully and never act in anger.
Dreaming of: Attending a cremation, touching a body, or seeing a cremation (second version)
You will have good fortune with money, and trade will improve.
Dreaming of: Being bitten by a dog (second version)
Expect some trouble from a rival or from someone close to you. If you dream a dog licks your legs, an enemy will become a friend and bad will turn to good. If you dream you are cuddling a fluffy puppy, a younger member of the household may cause you worry later on.
Dreaming of: Being pregnant (second version)
If you are single, you may feel alone for a while: it seems hard to find someone who truly understands you, and the people you meet may not be sincere. If you have a partner, watch out for conflict and arguments that leave you feeling lonely and unhappy; spend time and kindness on each other.
Dreaming of: Bleeding, or blood flowing from your body
Misfortune, sorrow and illness come to an end; you will be well and happy, healthy and at peace in body and mind. If you have been ill for a long time, you will recover, and good fortune and money will follow.
Advice: do something kind and generous together with your family to add to your happiness.
Dreaming of: Buddha images
Your family will be happy and at ease, life will be calm and peaceful, illness will stay away, and trade will prosper with goods selling easily, bringing a comfortable, prosperous life.
Advice: love and respect your parents, and your business will flourish.
Dreaming of: Crying with sorrow
Your family will be happy and fulfilled. Money and valuable things will come into the house, and older relatives and friends will help and support you. Things that were borrowed, stolen or lost long ago may come back to you unexpectedly.
Advice: keep looking after the people who have been good to you, and what you set out to do will succeed.
Dreaming of: Driving a car, or riding in a car to different places (second version)
Your work may not go as smoothly as it should: mistakes keep happening until you feel discouraged, and even a new venture may meet obstacles. Take things step by step.
Dreaming of: Excrement, or touching it (second version)
The dreamer may face a spell of bad luck: harm to their reputation, gossip or unfair rumours.
Dreaming of: Finding money
Good fortune is on its way. Whatever you set out to do, give it your full effort and it will succeed.
Dreaming of: Giving birth
You will have good fortune. Dealings and arrangements with other people will go smoothly, colleagues and those around you will trust you in every way, and you will be loved and guided towards success; the future will bring progress.
Advice: stay loyal to those who have helped you, and your future will be happy.
Dreaming of: Giving birth (second version)
You will have good fortune. Dealings and arrangements with other people will go smoothly, colleagues and those around you will trust you in every way, and you will be loved and guided towards success; the future will bring progress.
Dreaming of: Gold, a gold necklace, or touching gold
If a pregnant woman has this dream, her child will be a lovely daughter she can rely on when she grows up. If a newly married woman who is not yet pregnant dreams of receiving or wearing a gold necklace, she will soon be expecting. Whatever work you plan will succeed without problems, with enough support from others.
Dreaming of: Many snakes
Be careful when travelling at night for a while, as someone may wish you harm; the old text also advises staying away from funerals during this time. On the other hand, something new and good is coming into your life. If you are single, a good friend may become your partner; if you are in a troubled relationship, you have a chance to understand each other again, as long as you talk with reason rather than anger. Save where you can, as unexpected expenses may come up: keep your income and spending in check and put something aside for emergencies. If you invest, do it only with people you know and trust.
Dreaming of: Praying to the Buddha or to something sacred
You will find happiness and ease in your work, whatever your profession. Your family will live together happily, free from sorrow and illness, and relatives, friends and benefactors will help your undertakings succeed.
Advice: keep caring for those who have been good to you, and what you do will succeed.
Dreaming of: Pregnancy, dreaming you are pregnant
If you are single, you may feel alone for a while: it seems hard to find someone who truly understands you, and the people you meet may not be sincere. If you have a partner, watch out for conflict and arguments that leave you feeling lonely and unhappy.
Advice: say a prayer or take a quiet moment to wish for a happy, fulfilled life.
Dreaming of: Riding in a car, a vehicle or a boat (second version)
The work you have planned will succeed, and good fortune will come.
Dreaming of: Seeing a gun, or shooting
A man who has a job will succeed and receive help that makes life more comfortable. If a single woman has this dream, a man will court her and they will be happy together.
Advice: do only good things, and whatever you do will go smoothly.
Dreaming of: Seeing a monk
Dreaming of a monk or a Buddha image means that whatever you set out to do will succeed as you wish. The dream also promises good fortune, peace and well-being.
Dreaming of: Seeing your late father, mother or ancestors (second version)
You will receive good fortune, or your work will improve.
Dreaming of: Shoes, or putting on shoes (second version)
A single man will meet a partner older than himself; someone with a family will have a child; a woman will receive good fortune through someone of the opposite sex.
Dreaming of: Teeth breaking or falling out
If a woman dreams that one of her upper teeth breaks or falls out, an older relative on her father's side may fall ill and need care; a lower tooth points to an older relative on her mother's side. If you dream your teeth are loose and wobbling, you may be troubled by something a person close to you brings into your life.
Dreaming of: Wearing a gold or diamond ring
For someone with a family, the dream points to a pregnancy, and the child will be a lovely daughter who grows into a graceful, accomplished woman. If you are single, you may meet a partner who is well off, or money and valuables may come into your home. If you dream you lose the ring, expect a time of sadness.
Advice: help people who are in need, and life will stay happy.
Dreaming of: Wearing a necklace or bracelet (second version)
You will meet someone you really like. If a pregnant woman has this dream, she will have a lovely daughter; a man will receive good fortune, either happiness of the heart or valuable things.
Dreaming of: Wearing or holding a wristwatch (second version)
You will meet your partner, or have an unexpected stroke of luck.
Dreaming of: Your father dying
In the old Thai reading this is a good dream: you will receive good news from relatives or friends far away, or you yourself will travel far and have good luck.
Dreaming of: Your house on fire (second version)
A heavy spell of bad luck: there may be disputes, or you may have to move home or change workplace. If you dream that things in the house are burning, such as a bed, a table or clothes, expect some misfortune, a move of home or work, or a long journey. If you dream of a fire with no flames, only thick black or white smoke, your bad luck is ending, and good fortune follows.
Dreaming of: Your partner being unfaithful
Whatever you are working on, push to finish it and do not give up, because success is waiting just ahead.
Translated from the Thai dream dictionary and adapted for international readers: the “lucky lottery numbers”, remedies that involve paying for merit-making, and predictions that a relative will fall ill or die were left out. Dream readings are folk tradition, for curiosity and reflection only. More dreams are being added.