All words cited in the present book are followed by phonetic transcription allowing students to learn the writing system through self-study.

Chapters included in the text are:
(1) "Thai Consonants and Their Names,"
(2) "Vocalic Symbols,"
(3) "Tonal Markers,"
(4) "Initial Consonants,"
(5) "Final and Medial Consonants,"
(6) "Other Irregularities," and
(7) "Numerals and Special Signs."
A representative samplings of Thai handwriting is included.